§ 11-205. Miscellaneous powers and duties

   (a) Powers. -- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board has the following powers:

   (1) Each member of the Board may administer oaths and take affidavits for any matter under the jurisdiction of the Board; and

   (2) The Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.

(b) Duties. -- In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:

   (1) Keep a current list showing all:

      (i) Licensed optometrists;

      (ii) Optometrists who are on inactive status;

      (iii) Diagnostically certified optometrists;

      (iv) Therapeutically certified optometrists; and

      (v) Optometrists against whom action has been taken under § 11-313 of this title;

   (2) Keep a full record of its proceedings;

   (3) Adopt an official seal; and

   (4) Investigate an alleged violation of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 370, 376; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1982, ch. 350; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1995, ch. 521; 2013, ch. 404.