2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-4714 — Department; powers; duties.

Section 71-4714
Department; powers; duties.

The powers and duties of the department are as follows:

(1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out sections 71-4701 to 71-4719;

(2) To supervise issuance of licenses based on experience and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants seeking to be licensed by examination;

(3) To license persons who apply to the department and who are qualified to engage in the fitting and selling of hearing aids;

(4) To issue and renew licenses;

(5) To suspend or revoke licenses;

(6) To designate the time and place for examining applicants;

(7) To appoint representatives to conduct or supervise the examination;

(8) To adopt and promulgate rules and regulations which shall set the passing score for examinations upon the recommendation of the board;

(9) To adopt and promulgate rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out such sections; and

(10) To appoint or employ subordinate employees.

Source:

Laws 1969, c. 767, § 14, p. 2913

Laws 1986, LB 701, § 11

Laws 1988, LB 1100, § 158

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska