In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary has the authority to:

     (1) Set all certification, registration, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250 and to collect and deposit all such fees in the health professions account established under RCW 43.70.320;

     (2) Establish forms, procedures, and examinations necessary to administer this chapter;

     (3) Hire clerical, administrative, and investigative staff as needed to implement this chapter;

     (4) Issue a registration to any applicant who has met the requirements for registration;

     (5) After January 1, 1990, issue a certificate to any applicant who has met the education, training, and conduct requirements for certification;

     (6) Maintain the official record for the department of all applicants and persons with registrations and certificates;

     (7) Exercise disciplinary authority as authorized in chapter 18.130 RCW;

     (8) Deny registration to any applicant who fails to meet requirement for registration;

     (9) Deny certification to applicants who do not meet the education, training, competency evaluation, and conduct requirements for certification.

[1991 c 16 § 6; (1991 c 3 § 222 repealed by 1991 sp.s. c 11 § 2); 1989 c 300 § 7; 1988 c 267 § 6. Formerly RCW 18.52B.060.]