Section 330-C:5 Powers and Duties of the Board.
The board shall:
I. Examine applicants for licensure, license, and renew licenses of duly qualified individuals, and issue certifications for duly qualified recovery support workers.
II. Have the authority to establish advisory committees in the areas identified in RSA 330-C:6.
III. Gather and report to the public statistical information regarding, but not limited to, the education and licensure of alcohol and other drug use professionals.
IV. Conduct investigations, hearings, and proceedings concerning alleged violations of this chapter or of rules adopted under this chapter.
V. Subpoena witnesses, records, and documents, as needed, and administer oaths to those testifying at hearings.
VI. Determine and enforce appropriate disciplinary action against licensees and certificate holders found guilty of violating this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
VII. Approve or deny or withdraw approval of providers of continuing education programs and individual continuing education programs.
VIII. Maintain records of proceedings as required by the laws of New Hampshire.
IX. Obtain employees and assistants as may be necessary, in the opinion of the board, to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
X. Establish and collect fees required in this chapter.
XI. Submit an annual report to the commissioner of the department of health and human services summarizing the board's proceedings and activities.
XII. Select nationally recognized examinations that meet the requirements of this chapter.
Source. 2008, 189:1, eff. July 1, 2008.