1.    The board may enter into agreements with peer assistance entities to undertake those functions and responsibilities specified in the agreements which assist the board in performing its duties, implementing disciplinary actions or sanctions, and in otherwise addressing potential or confirmed problems of alcohol or drug abuse and impairment regarding board licentiates.

2.    To fund the activities of a peer assistance entity as specified and undertaken under an agreement, the board may annually allocate to the entity a fixed portion of each licentiate registration or licensure fee, or any portion of additional funds available to the board from other sources.