a. set standards and approve licenses for applicants for a pool and spa service contractor or pool and spa builder and installer license and issue a license to each qualified applicant;

b. determine the form and contents of applications for licensure, licenses and identification cards;

c. adopt a code of ethics for licensees;

d. issue and renew licenses and identification cards;

e. set the amount of fees for pool and spa service contractors and pool and spa builders and installers licenses, license renewals, applications, examinations, and other services provided by the board and the committee within the limits provided in subsection b. of section 8 of this act;

f. refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a licensee pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.);

g. maintain a record of all applicants for a license;

h. maintain and annually publish a record of every licensee, his place of business, place of residence and the date and number of his license;

i. take disciplinary action in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.) against a licensee or employee who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act;

j. adopt standards and requirements for and approve continuing education programs and courses of study for licensees and their employees;

k. review advertising by licensees; and

l. perform other duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this act.

L.2019, c.22, s.3.