§ 21-142.6. Additional powers of Board.

In addition to any other powers and duties specified elsewhere in this act, the Board may:

1.  Regulate its own procedures except as otherwise provided in this act;

2.  Adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act;

3.  Define any term not defined in this act;

4.  Prescribe forms necessary to carry out the purposes of this act;

5.  Have access to any reports of investigations from all law enforcement agencies, or other data necessary to assist the Board in making a determination of eligibility for compensation under the provisions of this act;

6.  Take judicial notice of general, technical and scientific facts within their specialized knowledge; and

7.  Publicize the availability of compensation and information regarding the filing of claims therefor.

Added by Laws 1981, c. 93, § 6.  Amended by Laws 1999, c. 177, § 4, eff. July 1, 1999.