In addition to all other powers and duties conferred and imposed on the board by this chapter, the board must have and exercise the following powers and duties:
(1) to promulgate, under the applicable provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, rules that it determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
(2) to adopt a schedule of minimum educational requirements, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter;
(3) to prescribe forms for application for examination and license;
(4) to prepare and supervise examination of applicants for license to practice acupuncture;
(5) to obtain the services of professional examination agencies in lieu of its own preparation of the examinations;
(6) to issue, revoke, and suspend licenses as provided in this chapter;
(7) to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and take testimony and proofs concerning all matters within its jurisdiction; and
(8) to issue commissions to take depositions of witnesses who are sick or absent from the state.