Section 453D-3 - [Effective 7/1/2026] Powers and duties of the directorIn addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the powers and duties to:
(1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of "licensed mental health counselor" or "licensed associate mental health counselor" or a description indicating one is a licensed mental health counselor or licensed associate mental health counselor in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;(3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;(4) Discipline a licensed mental health counselor or licensed associate mental health counselor for any due cause described by this chapter or violation of the rules;(5) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or on grounds sufficient to discipline a licensed mental health counselor or licensed associate mental health counselor; and(6) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of licensed mental health counselors and members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and adopted rules; provided that the initial members of the committee who are mental health counselors shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter.Amended by L 2024, c 93,§ 13, eff. 7/1/2026. L 2004, c 209 , pt of §2 .This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.