37-56-102. Department powers and duties — rulemaking. (1) The department shall:

(a)license and renew the licenses of qualified applicants; and

(b)adopt rules related to:

(i)eligibility requirements and competency standards;

(ii)license fees; and

(iii)defining unprofessional conduct that is not included in 37-1-410.

(2)The department may:

(a)adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this part; and

(b)establish licensure requirements and procedures as appropriate.