In addition to the powers and duties established in La. Rev. Stat. 37:1270, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners shall:

(1)  Publish minimum standards for polysomnography.

(2)  Approve the licensure examination, and approve, deny, revoke, probate, suspend, and renew licenses of a duly qualified applicant.

(3)  Conduct administrative hearings on the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license.

(4)  Adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Chapter.

Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.