New Jersey Statutes Title 45. Professions and Occupations 45 § 2D-14

a. Administer the provisions of this act;

b. Evaluate the qualifications and make a determination of the eligibility for licensure and certification of all applicants under this act, attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or certified alcohol and drug counselor;

c. Investigate allegations of practice violating the provisions of this act;

d. Conduct hearings pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the director 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 and records;

e. Recommend rules and regulations pursuant to the “Administrative Procedure Act,” P.L.1968, c. 410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) as it may deem necessary to enable it to perform its duties under and to enforce the provisions of this act, including, but not limited to: rules and regulations that set professional practice standards for licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors in the independent practice of alcohol and drug counseling for a fee and for certified alcohol and drug counselors;

f. Maintain a list of the names and addresses of all licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and all certified alcohol and drug counselors who are licensed or certified under this act; and

g. Establish standards for the continuing education of licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors and certified alcohol and drug counselors .