37-35-103. Department powers and duties. (1) The department shall:
     (a) license and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;
     (b) adopt rules:
     (i) for eligibility requirements and competency standards;
     (ii) defining any unprofessional conduct that is not included in 37-1-410; and
     (iii) setting criteria for training programs, internships, and continuing education requirements to ensure the quality of addiction counseling.
     (2) The department may:
     (a) adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter;
     (b) adopt rules specifying the scope of addiction counseling that are consistent with the education required by 37-35-202; and
     (c) establish licensure requirements and procedures that the department considers appropriate.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 507, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 23, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 93, Ch. 467, L. 2005.