37-56-102. Department powers and duties -- rulemaking. (1) The department shall:

(a) license and renew the licenses of qualified applicants; and

(b) adopt rules related to:

(i) eligibility requirements and competency standards;

(ii) license fees; and

(iii) defining unprofessional conduct that is not included in 37-1-410.

(2) The department may:

(a) adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this part; and

(b) establish licensure requirements and procedures as appropriate.