State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Virginia > Title-54-1 > Chapter-29 > 54-1-2957-14§ 54.1-2957.14. Advisory Board on Polysomnographic Technology; appointment;terms; duties.
A. The Advisory Board on Polysomnographic Technology shall assist the Boardin carrying out the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications,examination, and regulation of licensed polysomnographic technologists.
The Advisory Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governorfor four-year terms. Three members shall be at the time of appointmentpolysomnographic technologists who have practiced for not less than threeyears, one member shall be a physician who specializes in the practice ofsleep medicine and is licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth, andone member shall be appointed by the Governor from the Commonwealth at large.
Vacancies occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled for theunexpired term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Boardfor more than two consecutive terms.
B. The Advisory Board shall, under the authority of the Board, recommend tothe Board for its enactment into regulation the criteria for licensure as apolysomnographic technologist and the standards of professional conduct forholders of polysomnographic licenses.
The Advisory Board shall also assist in such other matters dealing withpolysomnographic technology as the Board may in its discretion direct.
(2010, c. 838.)
