[§456-1.5]  Powers and duties of the
attorney general.  In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by
law, the attorney general shall have all powers necessary or convenient to
effectuate the purposes of this chapter, including, without limitation, the
following powers:



(1)  Issue notary public commissions to applicants
pursuant to this chapter;



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



(3)  Suspend or revoke any commission for any cause
prescribed by this chapter or for any violation of the rules adopted pursuant
to this chapter, and refuse to issue any commission for any cause that would be
grounds for suspension or revocation of a commission; and



(4)  Impose administrative fines for any cause
prescribed by this chapter or for any violation of the rules adopted pursuant
to this chapter. [L 2008, c 175, pt of §2]