a. evaluate the qualifications and make a determination of the eligibility for licensure of all applicants under this act, attesting to the applicant’s professional qualification to practice as a licensed recreational therapist;

b. issue and renew licenses for recreational therapists pursuant to the provisions of this act;

c. investigate allegations of and conduct hearings regarding misconduct or violations of provisions of this act;

d. suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a recreational therapist pursuant to P.L.1978, c.73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.);

e. maintain a list of the names and addresses of all licensed recreational therapists who are licensed under this act;

f. establish standards for the continuing education of licensed recreational therapists;

g. prescribe or change the fees for licensures, renewals, and other services performed pursuant to P.L.1974, c.46 (C. 45:1-3.1 et seq.); and

h. promulgate rules and regulations to carry out matters concerning any provisions of this act, in conformance with the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c.410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.).

L.2019, c.467, s.4.