[§448B-3]  Powers and duties of the
director.  In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law,
the director shall have the following powers and duties:



(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 "licensed dietitian" or
"dietitian" in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules
adopted pursuant thereto;



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



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



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



(5)  Appoint an advisory committee consisting of
licensed dietitians to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the
rules adopted pursuant thereto. [L 2000, c 280, pt of §2]