(1) Examine and approve the qualifications of all applicants under this chapter, and issue a license to each successful applicant granting permission to use the title of marriage and family therapist in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter;

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91;

(3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules;

(4) Discipline a person licensed as a marriage and family therapist for any cause described by this chapter, or for any violation of rules, or refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed marriage and family therapist; and

(5) Appoint an advisory committee of marriage and family therapists and members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules; except that the initial members of the committee who are marriage and family therapists shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2]