(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
The Department shall, subject to the provisions of this Act, exercise the following functions, powers, and duties:
- (1) Ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for license and permits.
- (2) Adopt rules required for the administration of this Act.
- (3) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue, renew, or restore licenses and revoke, suspend, place on probation, or reprimand those licensed under the provisions of this Act.
- (4) Issue licenses to those who meet the qualifications of this Act and its rules.
- (5) Conduct investigations related to possible violations of this Act.
(from Ch. 111, par. 5005)
(Source: P.A. 102-20, eff. 1-1-22.)