45:2B-48 Powers of board

7. The board shall, in addition to any other powers granted under this act:

a. Administer and enforce the provisions of this act;

b. Adopt and promulgate rules, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act;

c. Establish rules of professional conduct for persons licensed under this act, including, but not limited to, prohibiting the payment to, or receipt or offering of a commission or contingency fee by a licensee and establishing requirements for written disclosures in transactions involving a client of the licensee's accounting practice;

d. Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.). In any hearing or investigation, the board shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records;

e. Take such action as is necessary before any board, agency or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of this act;

f. Evaluate and pass upon the qualification of candidates for licensure;

g. Adopt and administer the examinations to be taken by applicants for licensure;

h. Prescribe or change the fees for examinations, licensing, registrations, certifications, renewals, or other services performed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.1 et seq.);

i. Subject to the requirements of this act, establish standards for and approve continuing education programs and sponsors of continuing education programs; and

j. Have the investigative and enforcement powers provided pursuant to P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).

L.1997,c.259,s.7.