§34-32-8. Powers of board generally.

The board shall have the following powers:

(1) To adopt and amend all bylaws, rules, and regulations necessary or convenient to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and for the conduct of its affairs and functions consistent with the Constitution and laws of this state which may be reasonably necessary for the performance of its duties and the regulation of its proceedings, meetings, records, examinations, and the conduct thereof, and to adopt and promulgate a code of ethics which shall be binding upon all persons registered under or subject to this chapter.

(2) To affix its official seal to each numbered certificate issued.

(3) To hold hearings, administer oaths, take and record testimony, to make findings, orders, and determinations which shall be subject to review by the courts of this state in the manner provided by law from decisions of other boards and commissions. Upon the failure or refusal of any person to comply with any such order of the board, the board may apply to a court of any jurisdiction to enforce compliance with such orders.

(4) To apply, in the name of the state, for relief by injunction, without bond, to enforce the provisions of this chapter or to restrain any violation thereof. In such proceedings it shall not be necessary to allege or prove either that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that substantial or irreparable damage would result from the continued violation thereof.

(5) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and of all applications for registration, which record shall show the name, age, and last known address of each applicant, the place of business of such applicant, his or her education, experience, and other qualifications, type of examination required, whether or not a certificate of registration was granted, whether or not the applicant was rejected, the date of the action of the board, and such other information as may be deemed necessary by the board. Such record of the board, or a copy thereof, duly certified by the secretary, under seal, shall be admissible as evidence with the same force and effect as if the original was produced.

(Acts 1981, No. 81-766, p. 1308, §8.)