3. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, the board shall have the following powers and duties, or may delegate them to the committee:

a. set standards and approve certifications for applicants for a master hearth specialist license, and issue a license to each qualified applicant;

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

c. adopt a code of ethics for licensed master hearth specialists;

d. issue and renew licenses and identification cards;

e. set the amount of fees for master hearth specialist licenses, license renewals applications, examinations, and other services provided by the committee within the limits provided in subsection b. of section 8 of P.L.2019, c.260 (C. 45:16A-35);

f. refuse to issue or suspend, revoke, or fail to renew the license of a master hearth specialist 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 the name, place of business, and license date and number for every licensed master hearth specialist;

i. take disciplinary action in accordance with P.L.1978, c.73 (C. 45:1-14 et seq.) against a licensed master hearth specialist who violates any provision of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to P.L.2019, c.260 (C. 45:16A-29 et al.);

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

k. review advertising by licensed master hearth specialists; and

l. perform other duties as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2019, c.260 (C. 45:16A-29 et al.).

L.2019, c.260, s.3.