The powers and duties of the department shall be as follows: (1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (2) To supervise issuance of licenses “by experience” and approve the preparation and administration of qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants licensed by examination; (3) To register persons who apply to the department and who are qualified to engage in the fitting and sale of hearing aids; (4) To purchase and maintain or rent audiometric equipment and other facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants as provided in § 5-49-7; (5) To issue and renew licenses; (6) To suspend or revoke licenses in the manner provided; (7) To designate the time and place for examining applicants; (8) To appoint representatives to conduct or supervise the examination; (9) To establish medical and technical knowledge and standards applicable to the field; (10) To appoint or employ subordinate employees; (11) To determine work experience and educational requirements; (12) To issue an annual report in conjunction with the board of hearing aid dealers and fitters on its activities; (13) To publish education and consumer material in conjunction with the board of hearing aid dealers and fitters as may assist the public in the appropriate use and purchase of hearing aids.
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