[§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]