§15355.__Powers and duties

In addition to all other powers and duties conferred or imposed upon the board by this chapter, the board is authorized to:

1.__Officers.__Elect its own officers and prescribe their duties;

2.__Certifications and permits.__Grant certifications and apprentice permits to duly qualified applicants;

3.__Fees.__Establish fees that are reasonable and necessary to defray the cost of administering this chapter;

4.__Rules.__Adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this State as may be necessary for the orderly conduct of its affairs and for the administration of this chapter;

5.__Enforcement.__Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any related code or rules through inspections, audits, citations, civil penalties and any other appropriate means;

6.__Inspections.__Employ inspectors and charge fees for inspections of installations pursuant to this chapter;

7.__Investigations.__Subpoena records and documents and compel the attendance of witnesses pursuant to an investigation or a hearing of the board;

8.__Hearings.__Conduct hearings according to the provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act;

9.__Legal action.__Bring a suit, in any court of competent jurisdiction, to enjoin any person from violating this chapter;

10.__Exceptions.__Review and approve or disapprove requests for exceptions to the State Medical Gas and Vacuum System Code in situations in which a strict interpretation of the code would result in unreasonable operational conditions or unreasonable economic burdens as long as public safety is not compromised; and

11.__Endorsements.__Create requirements for specialized endorsements for certifications governed by this chapter.

§15356.__Publication of requirements