Department duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.)

The department, with the consultation of the board, shall: A. process applications; B. conduct and review the required examinations; C. issue licenses and certificates of registration to applicants who meet the requirements of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act; D. administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of the Counseling and Therapy Practice Act and investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of that act; E. approve the selection of primary staff assigned to the board; F. maintain records, including financial records; and G. maintain a current register of licensees and registrants as a matter of public record. History: Laws 1993, ch. 49, § 8; 1996, ch. 61, § 6; 2003, ch. 422, § 6; 2005, ch. 210, § 5.