§448B-3 - Powers and duties of the director.
[§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]