KRS 335.515: Powers and duties of board.

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.500 to 335.599

and shall evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

(2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees,

administer oaths, and inv estigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of

KRS 335.500 to 335.599.

(3) The board shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter

13A as necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.500 to

335.599, including the establishment of fees.

(4) The board shall conduct hearings as necessary pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B and

shall keep records and minutes necessary to carry out the function of KRS 335.500

to 335.599.

(5) The board shall issue credentials to qualified candidates.

(6) The board shall renew credentials subject to the provisions of KRS 335.535 and

shall require ten (10) continuing education hours as a condition for renewal each

year.

(7) The board may suspend or revoke credentials, impose supervisory o r probationary

conditions upon certificate holders, impose administrative disciplinary fines, issue

written reprimands and admonishments, or perform any combination thereof.

(8) The board may seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to enjoin viola tion of

KRS 335.505(1).

(9) The board may grant retired status or inactive status to a credential holder under

conditions set out in administrative regulations promulgated by the board.

(10) The board may employ persons as necessary to carry on its work an d shall define

those persons' duties and fix their compensation.

(11) The board shall promulgate by administrative regulation a code of ethics for and

standards of practice for all credential holders.

(12) The board may enter into reciprocal agreements wit h certified or licensed

professional counseling boards.