(a) The state fire marshal shall:
(1) establish the scope and type of an examination required by this chapter; and
(2) examine each applicant for a license under this chapter.
(b) The state fire marshal may administer the examination or may enter into an agreement with a testing service.
(c) If a testing service is used, the state fire marshal may contract with the testing service regarding requirements for the examination, including:
(1) examination development;
(2) scheduling;
(3) site arrangements;
(4) grading;
(5) reporting;
(6) analysis; or
(7) other administrative duties.
(d) The state fire marshal may require the testing service to:
(1) correspond directly with a license applicant regarding the administration of the examination;
(2) collect a reasonable fee from an applicant for administering the examination; or
(3) administer the examination at a specific location or time.
(e) The state fire marshal shall adopt rules as necessary to implement examination requirements under this chapter.