37-34-201. Powers and duties of board — rulemaking authority. (1) The board shall:

Terms Used In Montana Code 37-34-201

  • Board: means the board of clinical laboratory science practitioners established in 2-15-1753. See Montana Code 37-34-103
  • laboratory: means any facility or office in which clinical laboratory tests are performed. See Montana Code 37-34-103
  • License: means the clinical laboratory science license issued under this chapter. See Montana Code 37-34-103
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

(a)meet at least once annually, and at other times as agreed upon, to elect officers and to perform the duties described in Title 37, chapter 1, and this section; and

(b)administer oaths, take affidavits, summon witnesses, and take testimony as to matters within the scope of the board’s duties.

(2)The board has the authority to administer and enforce all the powers and duties granted statutorily or adopted administratively.

(3)The board shall adopt rules to administer this chapter. The rules must include but are not limited to:

(a)the development of acceptable certifications for each category of license;

(b)the establishment of criteria for educational requirements that, at a minimum, meet the standards set forth in 37-34-303; and

(c)a requirement that the supervisor of a clinical laboratory technician be accessible at all times that testing is being performed by the technician in order to provide onsite, telephonic, or electronic consultation.