These boards range from dentists to barbers to landscape architects. Approximately 297,000 professionals are licensed in the state. Acupuncturists, massage therapists and interior designers are just some of the professions trying to join them. I think many of them believe being exclusive will help them financially, but all the studies show this to be untrue. Most professions go before this committee to seek licensing.
Professional boards are financially independent.
They collect their money from license fees, which in turn pays for any expenses, such as office equipment or personal. Most board members are appointed by the governor. The terms and responsibilities vary from board to board. It's those members who create the rules and requirements for the profession. But once a profession makes it through the legislature, it often comes back.