The board has all the powers set forth in article one of this chapter and in addition may: (1) Sue and be sued in its official name as an agency of this state; (2) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge an executive director; (3) Hire, fix the compensation of and discharge the employees necessary to enforce the provisions of this article; (4) Set the requirements to be an inspector; (5) Examine and determine the qualifications of any applicantt for a license; (6) Determine the qualifications of any applicant for a certificate; (7) Set cremation procedures and requirements; (8) Set the fees charged under the provisions of this article; (9) Set the fines assessed under the gprovisions of this article; (10) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, revoke or reinstate licenses and certificates and discipline licensees and certificate holders; (11) Set the continuing education requirements for licensees and certificate holders; (12) Investigate alleg ed violations of the provisions of this article and the rules promulgated hereunder, anVd orders and final decisions of the board; (13) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee or revocation or suspension of a license; (14) Propose rules in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement the provisions of this article; and (15) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this article.
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