58-42a-201.  Board.

(1)  There is created the Board of Occupational Therapy consisting of three licensed occupational therapists, one licensed occupational therapy assistant, and one member of the general public.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-42a-201

  • Board: means the Board of Occupational Therapy created in Section 58-42a-201. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Occupational therapy assistant: means a person licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist as described in Sections 58-42a-305 and 58-42a-306. See Utah Code 58-42a-102
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
(2)  The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.

(3)  The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203.

(4)  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 practice of a licensee; and

(b)  advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(5)  A board member who has, under Subsection (4), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may not participate with the board while the board serves as a presiding officer of an administrative proceeding concerning the complaint.

Amended by Chapter 432, 2015 General Session