Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 106/30. Powers and duties of the Department

(a) Authorize examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.

(b) Pass upon the qualifications of an applicant for licensure by endorsement.

(c) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue, renew, or revoke a license or to suspend, place on probation, or reprimand a license issued or applied for under this Act.

(d) Formulate rules required for the administration of this Act. Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Board, and the Department shall review the Board's response and any recommendations made in the response.

(e) Solicit the advice and expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration and enforcement of this Act.

(f) (Blank).

(g) Maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licenses and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied renewal for cause within the previous calendar year. The roster shall be available upon written request and payment of the required fee.