58-60-503. Board.
- (1) There is created the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Licensing Board consisting of:
- (a) three substance use disorder counselors;
- (b) three mental health therapists qualified by education or experience to treat substance use disorder and who are currently practicing in the substance use disorder field; and
- (c) one public member.
- (2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
- (3) The duties and responsibilities of the board are in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203. In addition, the board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:
- (a) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensee; and
- (b) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
- (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in the investigation of a complaint may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
Amended by Chapter 179, 2012 General Session