(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board has all powers necessary, incidental, or convenient to perform a power or duty expressly granted under this chapter, including the power to:
(1) initiate and conduct proceedings, investigations, or hearings;
(2) administer oaths;
(3) receive evidence and pleadings;
(4) issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person;
(5) order the production of any tangible property, including papers, records, or other documents;
(6) make findings of fact on all factual issues arising out of a proceeding initiated under this chapter;
(7) specify and govern appearance, practice, and procedures before the board;
(8) adopt rules and issue conclusions of law and decisions, including declaratory decisions or orders;
(9) enter into contracts;
(10) execute instruments;
(11) retain counsel;
(12) use the services of the attorney general and institute and direct the conduct of legal proceedings in any forum;
(13) obtain other professional services as necessary and convenient;
(14) impose a sanction for contempt;
(15) assess and collect fees and costs, including attorney's fees;
(16) issue, suspend, or revoke licenses;
(17) prohibit and regulate acts and practices in connection with the distribution and sale of motor vehicles or warranty performance obligations;
(18) issue cease and desist orders in the nature of temporary or permanent injunctions;
(19) impose a civil penalty;
(20) enter an order requiring a person to:
(A) repurchase property under Section 2301.465 and pay costs and expenses of a party in connection with an order entered under that section;
(B) perform an act other than the payment of money; or
(C) refrain from performing an act; and
(21) enforce a board order.
(b) The board may inspect the books and records of a license holder in connection with the performance of its duties under this chapter.