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

     (1) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW necessary to implement this chapter. Any rules adopted shall be in consultation with the committee;

     (2) Establish all licensing, examination, and renewal fees in accordance with RCW 43.70.250;

     (3) Establish forms and procedures necessary to administer this chapter;

     (4) Issue licenses to applicants who have met the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure and to deny a license to applicants who do not meet the requirements;

     (5) Hire clerical, administrative, investigative, and other staff as needed to implement this chapter, and hire individuals licensed under this chapter to serve as examiners for any practical examinations;

     (6) Administer and supervise the grading and taking of examinations for applicants for licensure;

     (7) Determine which states have credentialing requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, and issue licenses to individuals credentialed in those states without examinations;

     (8) Implement and administer a program for consumer education in consultation with the committee;

     (9) Adopt rules implementing a continuing education program in consultation with the committee;

     (10) Maintain the official record of all applicants and licensees; and

     (11) Establish by rule the procedures for an appeal of an examination failure.

[2001 c 251 § 4.]