2531. (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board in which the enforcement, administration, and other regulatory duties of this chapter are vested. The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board shall consist of nine members, three of whom shall be public members. […]
2531.02. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Amended by Stats. […]
2531.06. (a) The board is vested with the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction over the licensing and regulation of hearing aid dispensers as provided under Article 8 (commencing with Section 2538.10). (b) In the performance of the duties and the exercise of the powers vested in the board under this chapter, the board may consult with […]
2531.1. (a) Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of four years, and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of that member’s successor or until one year has elapsed since the expiration of the term for which the member was appointed, whichever first occurs. No member may serve for more than […]
2531.2. The membership of the board shall include two licensed speech-language pathologists, two licensed audiologists, one of whom shall be an audiologist that dispenses hearing aids, two licensed hearing aid dispensers, and three public members one of whom is a licensed physician and surgeon, board certified in otolaryngology, and the remaining two public members who […]
2531.3. The board shall examine every applicant for a speech-language pathology license or an audiology license at the time and place designated by the board in its discretion, but at least once in each year; and for that purpose may appoint qualified persons to give the whole or any portion of the examination, who shall […]
2531.4. The board shall have full authority to investigate and to evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice speech-language pathology or a license to practice audiology and to determine the admission of the applicant to the examination, if administered by the board, or to issue a license, in conformance with the […]
2531.5. The board shall issue, suspend, and revoke licenses and approvals to practice speech-language pathology and audiology as authorized by this chapter. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2531.6. The Governor has power to remove from office any member of the board for neglect of any duty required by this chapter, for incompetency, or for unprofessional conduct. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2531.7. The board shall elect annually a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairperson or at the written request of any two members of the board. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. […]
2531.75. (a) The board may appoint a person exempt from civil service who shall be designated as an executive officer. The executive officer shall exercise the powers and perform the duties delegated by the board and vested in them by this chapter. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of […]
2531.8. Five members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2531.9. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2531.95. The board shall from time to time adopt the regulations that may be necessary to effectuate this chapter. In adopting regulations the board shall comply with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 20. Effective […]
