The board has all the powers set forth in article one of this chapter and in addition may:

1. (1) Sue and be sued in its official name as an agency of this state;
2. (2) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge an executive director;
3. (3) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge the employees necessary to enforce the provisions of this article;
4. (4) Set the requirements to be an inspector;
5. (5) Examine and determine the qualifications of any applicant for a license;
6. (6) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a certificate;
7. (7) Set cremation procedures and requirements;
8. (8) Set the fees charged under the provisions of this article;
9. (9) Set the fines assessed under the provisions of this article;
10. (10) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke or reinstate licenses and certificates and discipline licensees and certificate holders;
11. (11) Set the continuing education requirements for licensees and certificate holders;
12. (12) Investigate alleged violations of the provisions of this article and the rules promulgated hereunder, and orders and final decisions of the board;
13. (13) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or revocation or suspension of a license;
14. (14) Propose rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article; and
15. (15) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this article.