[§466D-5] Powers and duties of the director.

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[§466D-5] Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the powers and duties to:

(1)Grant, deny, renew, refuse to renew, restore, terminate, reinstate, condition, restrict, suspend, or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter;

(2)Grant permission to a person to practice respiratory care and to use the title of "licensed respiratory therapist" or a description indicating that the person is a licensed respiratory therapist in this State;

(3)Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;

(4)Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;

(5)Prepare and administer examinations pursuant to the requirements of this chapter;

(6)Establish the criteria for successful passage of an examination administered pursuant to this chapter;

(7)Discipline a licensed respiratory therapist on grounds specified by this chapter or chapter 436B or for any violation of rules adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter;

(8)Refuse to license a person for failure to meet the licensing requirements in this chapter or for any reason specified by this chapter as grounds to discipline a respiratory therapist; and

(9)Appoint an advisory committee composed of practicing respiratory therapists to assist with the implementation of this chapter. [L 2010, c 178, pt of §2]