A. The board shall:
(1) develop and administer an appropriate examination for qualified applicants;
(2) evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;
(3) issue licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;
(4) investigate persons engaging in practices that may violate the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act;
(5) revoke, suspend or deny a license in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [ 61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978];
(6) adopt an annual budget;
(7) adopt a code of ethics; and
(8) adopt in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act and file in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978] rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act; provided, no rule or regulation may be adopted, amended or repealed except by a vote of three-fifths of the board members.
B. The board may contract with the regulation and licensing department for office space and administrative support.