Duties and Responsibilities: The Board, with the advice of the council, shall:

Duties and Responsibilities: The Board, with the advice of the council, shall: 1. Make and publish rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act. 2. Supervise and administer qualifying examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for a license. 3. License persons who apply to the Department and meet requirements for licensure as stated in Rule 6.4.1 of these regulations. 4. Establish minimum requirements of test procedures and test equipment to be used in the fitting of hearing aids. Also, the retention of all records of fittings by the dealer must be kept for a period of three (3) years. 5. Name an advisory council as prescribed by law. 6. Establish licensing and renewal of license criteria for applicants. 7. Carry out the periodic inspection of facilities and equipment of persons who practice the fitting and selling of hearing aids. 8. Suspend or revoke licenses pursuant to the provisions of the Act and these regulations. 9. Direct the Department to promulgate and implement rules and procedures to carry out the purpose of the Act.