(1) The division of occupational and professional licenses created in the department of self-governing agencies by section 67-2601, Idaho Code, shall be empowered by written agreement between the division and each agency for which it provides administrative or other services as provided by law to provide such services. The division may charge a reasonable fee for such services provided on behalf of and for any agency not otherwise provided for by law and shall maintain proper accounting methods for all funds under its jurisdiction.
(2) Notwithstanding the statutes governing specific boards, for any board that contracts with the division of occupational and professional licenses, each board member shall hold office until a successor has been duly appointed and qualified.
(3) For the purposes of proceedings authorized by law and held before any agency that the division serves, including the revocation or suspension of licenses, registrations, permits, or certifications, or the imposition of fines or other discipline on persons holding such licenses, registrations, permits, or certification notwithstanding any other provision of law, the division may administer oaths, take depositions of witnesses within or without the state in the manner provided by the administrative rules adopted by the division, and shall have power throughout the state of Idaho to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses.
(4) Agencies that contract with the division of occupational and professional licenses for administrative services may assess and the division may collect costs, fees, and attorney’s fees reasonably incurred in the investigation and prosecution or defense of a licensee or registrant, pursuant to the provisions of section 12-117(5), Idaho Code.