Title 58 Chapter 31b Section 103

Occupations and Professions
Nurse Practice Act
Section 103
Nurse Education and Enforcement Account.

            

58-31b-103.   Nurse Education and Enforcement Account.

            (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Nurse Education and Enforcement Account."

            (2) The restricted account shall consist of:

            (a) administrative penalties imposed under Section 58-31b-503; and

            (b) interest earned on money in the account.

            (3) Money in the account may be appropriated by the Legislature for the following purposes:

            (a) education and training of licensees or potential licensees under this chapter;

            (b) enforcement of this chapter by:

            (i) investigating unprofessional or unlawful conduct;

            (ii) providing legal representation to the division when legal action is taken against a person engaging in unprofessional or unlawful conduct; and

            (iii) monitoring compliance of renewal requirements;

            (c) survey nursing education programs throughout the state;

            (d) education and training of board members; and

            (e) review and approve nursing education programs and medication aide certified training programs.


Amended by Chapter 303, 2011 General Session