The Board of Examiners in Physical Therapy, as established by Title 5, section 12004‑A, subsection 31, and within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, consists of 4 physical therapists and one public member as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. [PL 2007, c. 621, §7 (AMD).]
1. Appointment. Members of the board are appointed by the Governor for a term of 4 years. Appointments of members must comply with Title 10, section 8009.
A member of the board may be removed from office for cause by the Governor.
2. Meetings; chair. The board shall meet at least once a year to conduct its business and to elect a chair. Additional meetings must be held as necessary to conduct the business of the board and may be convened at the call of the chair or a majority of the board members.
3. Officers.
4. Quorum.
5. Powers and duties. The board has the following powers and duties:
A. To review the qualifications of applicants for licensure and to license physical therapists and physical therapist assistants who qualify under this chapter; [PL 1979, c. 555, §2 (NEW).]
B. To approve physical therapist and physical therapist assistant examinations and to establish passing standards; and [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (AMD).]
C. To adopt rules in accordance with this chapter necessary for the enforcement of its authority and performance of its duties consistent with the provisions of Title 5, chapter 375. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (AMD).]
D. [PL 2003, c. 250, Pt. A, §1 (RP).]
E. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (RP).]
F. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (RP).]
G. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (RP).]
H. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (RP).]
I. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. N, §3 (RP).]
J. [PL 1995, c. 397, §51 (RP).]
K.