Section 08.01.050. Administrative duties of department.

   (a) The department shall perform the following administrative and budgetary services when appropriate:
        (1) collect and record fees;
        (2) maintain records and files;
        (3) issue and receive application forms;
        (4) notify applicants of acceptance or rejection as determined by the board or, for occupations or activities listed in AS 08.01.010 that are regulated directly by the department, as determined by the department under applicable law;
        (5) designate dates examinations are to be held and notify applicants;
        (6) publish notice of examinations and proceedings;
        (7) arrange space for holding examinations and proceedings;
        (8) notify applicants of results of examinations;
        (9) issue licenses or temporary licenses as authorized by the board or, for occupations or activities listed in AS 08.01.010 that are regulated directly by the department, as authorized by the department under applicable law;
        (10) issue duplicate licenses upon submission of a written request by the licensee attesting to loss of or the failure to receive the original and payment by the licensee of a fee established by regulation adopted by the department;
        (11) notify licensees of renewal dates at least 30 days before the expiration date of their licenses;
        (12) compile and maintain a current register of licensees;
        (13) answer routine inquiries;
        (14) maintain files relating to individual licensees;
        (15) arrange for printing and advertising;
        (16) purchase supplies;
        (17) employ additional help when needed;
        (18) perform other services that may be requested by the board;
        (19) provide inspection, enforcement, and investigative services to the boards and for the occupations listed in AS 08.01.010 regarding all licenses issued by or through the department;
        (20) retain and safeguard the official seal of a board and prepare, sign, and affix a board seal, as appropriate, for licenses approved by a board;
        (21) issue business licenses under AS 43.70.
   (b) The form and content of a license, authorized by a board listed in AS 08.01.010, including any document evidencing renewal of a license, shall be determined by the department after consultation with and consideration of the views of the board concerned.
   (c)   [Repealed, Sec. 49 ch 94 SLA 1987]. 
   (d) At the request of one of the following boards, the department may contract with public agencies and private professional organizations to provide assistance and treatment to persons licensed by the board who abuse alcohol, other drugs, or other substances:
        (1) Board of Social Work Examiners;
        (2) Board of Dental Examiners;
        (3) Board of Marital and Family Therapy; 
        (4) State Medical Board;
        (5) Board of Nursing;
        (6) Board of Examiners in Optometry;
        (7) Board of Pharmacy;
        (8) State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board;
        (9) Board of Professional Counselors;
        (10) Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners; and
        (11) Board of Veterinary Examiners.

Authorities

8.01.064; 8.02.020; 8.48.071; 8.48.231; 8.88.061

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

HB 69 BOARD OF CHILD CUSTODY INVESTIG.; COURTS

Implemented As

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12 AAC 02.015
12 AAC 02.020
12 AAC 02.102
12 AAC 02.400
12 AAC 02.900
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12 AAC 02.920
12 AAC 02.930
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12 AAC 02.940
12 AAC 02.955
12 AAC 02.960
12 AAC 02.965
12 AAC 02.990
12 AAC 07.010
12 AAC 12.030
12 AAC 12.040
12 AAC 36.010
12 AAC 40.987
12 AAC 42.010
12 AAC 42.020
12 AAC 42.030

References

AS 8.01.064 .064">Sec. 08.01.064. Military education, training, and service credit; temporary license.
AS 8.02.020 .020">Sec. 08.02.020. Limitation of liability.
AS 8.48.071 .071">Sec. 08.48.071. Records and reports.
AS 8.48.231 .231">Sec. 08.48.231. Expirations and renewals.
AS 8.88.061 .061">Sec. 08.88.061. Assistants.

History

(Sec. 1 ch 59 SLA 1966; am Sec. 1 ch 102 SLA 1976; am Sec. 39 ch 218 SLA 1976; am Sec. 2 ch 258 SLA 1976; am Sec. 1, 2 ch 49 SLA 1980; am Sec. 1 ch 82 SLA 1980; am Sec. 2 ch 141 SLA 1980; am Sec. 1 ch 166 SLA 1980; am Sec. 1 ch 48 SLA 1983; am Sec. 3 ch 56 SLA 1986; am Sec. 3 ch 131 SLA 1986; am Sec. 2 ch 74 SLA 1987; am Sec. 21 ch 87 SLA 1987; am Sec. 4, 49 ch 94 SLA 1987; am Sec. 2 ch 45 SLA 1988; am Sec. 2 ch 98 SLA 1988; am Sec. 4 ch 6 SLA 1990; am Sec. 1 ch 99 SLA 1990; am Sec. 1 ch 34 SLA 1992; am Sec. 2 ch 101 SLA 1994; am Sec. 2 ch 91 SLA 1995; am Sec. 2 ch 33 SLA 1996; am Sec. 4 ch 32 SLA 1997; am Sec. 3 ch 75 SLA 1998; am Sec. 3 ch 118 SLA 1998; am Sec. 1 ch 152 SLA 2003; am Sec. 4 ch 19 SLA 2008)