The director shall have the following powers and duties:(1) To collect all fees authorized by this chapter and remit such fees to the state treasury;(2) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this chapter and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated under this chapter;(3) To license contractors, and to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses;(4) To issue all orders and processes as may be necessary to enforce compliance with provisions of this chapter and all rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;(5) To conduct such public hearings as are deemed necessary for the proper administration of this chapter;(6) To make investigations, analyses, and inspections to determine and ensure compliance with this chapter, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and any orders which the director may issue;(7) To institute and prosecute such court actions as may be necessary to enforce compliance with any provisions of this chapter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;(8) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and(9) To encourage voluntary cooperation by ter and any rules and regulations promulgated under this chapter;(8) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter; and(9) To encourage voluntary cooperation by persons in affected groups to achieve the purpose of this chapter.
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