32-2402. Administration by director; duty to keep records; rules; criminal history records checks

A. The director of the department of public safety shall administer this chapter.

B. The department shall keep a record of:

1. All applications for licenses or registrations under this chapter.

2. All bonds and proof of workers' compensation required to be filed.

3. Whether a license, registration certificate, renewal license or renewal registration certificate has been issued under each application and bond.

4. If a license or registration certificate is revoked, suspended, cancelled or denied or if a licensee or registrant is placed on probation, the date of filing the order for revocation, suspension, cancellation, denial or probation.

5. All individuals, firms, partnerships, associations or corporations that have had a license or registration revoked, suspended or cancelled or that have been placed on probation and a written record of complaints filed against licensees and registrants.

C. The department shall maintain all records kept pursuant to subsection B of this section for at least five years. The records, except the financial statement of licensees, are open to inspection as public records.

D. The director shall adopt and enforce rules that are not in conflict with the laws of this state and that are necessary to enforce this chapter.

E. The director may conduct periodic criminal history records checks pursuant to section 41-1750 for the purpose of updating the licensing and registration status of current license and registration holders.