Title 36 — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 17 (3); SL 1997, ch 221 , § 46; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 49.

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 17 (4); SL 1997, ch 221 , § 47; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 50.

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 17 (5); revised pursuant to SL 1976, ch 158 , § 43-6; SL 1997, ch 221 , § 48; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 51. 36-24-39. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 221 , § 67.

36-24-39.1 Grounds for disciplinary action. 36-24-39.2 Disciplinary actions. 36-24-40

The board may take disciplinary action for the following conduct: (1) Fraudulently or deceptively obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or provisional license; (2) Fraudulently or deceptively using a license or provisional license; (3) Altering a license or provisional lice…

Any person licensed under this chapter is subject to the disciplinary actions of this section. Disciplinary actions are subject to contested case procedure in chapter 1-26 . The board may impose, separately or in combination, any of the following disciplinary actions: (1) Refuse …

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 1 (2); SL 1997, ch 221 , § 10; SL 2005, ch 199 , § 56; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 35.

Source: SL 1973, ch 2 , § 58; SL 1997, ch 221 , § 11; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 36.

36-24-41 Procedure for suspension, revocation or denial of license. 36-24-42 Enforcement of chapter by board--Election of remedies. 36-24-43

The board may suspend, revoke, deny, or deny the renewal of a license issued pursuant to this chapter in compliance with chapter 1-26 and chapter 36-1C . Any decision of the board to discipline a licensee, or to suspend, revoke, or reinstate a license requires a majority vote of …

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter may be enjoined from further violation upon application by the board for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to restrain the person from continuing to practice. No proceeding may be barred by any proceeding that…

36-24-44 Injunctive relief. 36-24-45 Repealed. 36-24-46 Repealed. 36-24-47 Promulgation of rules. 36-24-48 Telehealth services.

The board may apply for relief by injunction, without bond, to restrain any person, partnership, or corporation from engaging in any act or practice which constitutes an offense against this chapter. It is not necessary for the board to allege and prove that there is no adequate …

Source: SL 1997, ch 221 , § 54; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 52.

Source: SL 1997, ch 221 , § 55; SL 2008, ch 191 , § 54; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 53.

The board shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to: (1) Delineate qualifications for licensure; (2) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure; (3) Establish standards of professional conduct; (4) Establish a schedule of disciplinary actions for violations of …

A licensed hearing aid dispenser or audiologist may provide services via telehealth pursuant to chapter 34-52 . Any service delivered via telehealth must be equivalent to the quality of services delivered face-to-face. Source: SL 2024, ch 159 , § 28.

The term of office for each member of the board is three years. Each member shall serve until a successor has been appointed. The term of a member begins on October thirty-first of the calendar year in which the Governor appoints the member, unless otherwise designated by the Gov…

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 1 (3); SL 1997, ch 221 , § 13; SL 2005, ch 199 , § 58; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 37.

Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 1 (3); SL 2024, ch 159 , § 38.

The board shall annually elect one member to serve as president and one member to serve as vice-president. Source: SL 1968, ch 118 , § 1 (4); SL 2024, ch 159 , § 6.

The board shall hold at least two meetings annually at a place and time set by the board. The board may hold other meetings at a time and place set by the president or a majority of the board. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. Except as provided in § 36-24-41 , a majo…

Each board member shall receive a per diem set pursuant to § 4-7-10.4 and may be reimbursed for expenses as provided by law while engaged in official duties. Source: SL 1997, ch 221 , § 15; SL 2018, ch 12 , § 17; SL 2024, ch 159 , § 8. 36-24-10. Repealed by SL 1997, ch 221 , § 56…