1. (A) In accordance with Section 40-73-15, the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation may employ and establish compensation for personnel the director considers necessary and appropriate for the administration of this chapter.

2. (B) Duties must be prescribed by the director and may include, but are not limited to:

   1. (1) maintaining and preserving records;
   2. (2) receiving and accounting for all monies received by the department;
   3. (3) issuing necessary notices to licensees;
   4. (4) determining the eligibility of applicants for examination and licensure;

   5. (5) examining applicants for licensure including, but not limited to:

      1. (a) prescribing the subjects, character, and manner of licensing examinations;
      2. (b) preparing, administering, and grading the examination or contracting for the preparation, administration, or grading of the examination. Professional testing services may be utilized to formulate and administer any examinations required by the department;
   6. (6) license and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;
   7. (7) evaluate and approve continuing education course hours and programs;
   8. (8) promulgate regulations to carry out this chapter including, but not limited to, establishing a code of ethics to govern the conduct and practices of persons licensed under this chapter. In accordance with Section 40-73-15, the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation may employ and establish compensation for personnel the director considers necessary and appropriate for the administration of this chapter.

HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 467, Section 3; 1996 Act No. 387, Section 1.