225 ILCS 84/20

(225 ILCS 84/20)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030)

Sec. 20. Powers and duties of the Department.

(a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the
Civil
Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensure Acts and
shall
exercise other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of
this Act.

(b) The Department shall adopt rules to administer and enforce this Act
including, but not limited to, fees for original licensure, renewal and
restoration of
licenses and may prescribe forms to be issued to implement its rules.  The
Department shall
exercise the powers and duties prescribed by this Act.  At a minimum, the rules
adopted by the Department shall include standards and criteria for licensure
and for
professional conduct and discipline.  The Department shall consult with the
Board in
adopting rules.  Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the
Board, and
the Department shall review the Board's response and inform the Board of any deviations.

(c) The Department at any time may seek the expert advice and knowledge of
the Board on any matter relating to the enforcement of this Act.

(Source: P.A. 96-682, eff. 8-25-09.)