§453D-3 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 permission to a person to use the title of 'licensed mental health counselor' or a description indicating one is a licensed mental health counselor 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; (4) Discipline a licensed mental health counselor for any due cause described by this chapter or violation of the rules; (5) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or on grounds sufficient to discipline a licensed mental health counselor; and (6) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of licensed mental health counselors and members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and adopted rules; provided that the initial members of the committee who are mental health counselors shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. he implementation of this chapter and adopted rules; provided that the initial members of the committee who are mental health counselors shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. [L 2004, c 209, pt of §2; am L 2008, c 206, §1]
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