(a) The Director of the Department of Arkansas State Police shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To determine the qualifications of applicants as provided in this chapter;

(2) To investigate alleged violations of this chapter and of any rules adopted by the director;

(3) To grant, deny, suspend, or revoke any license, credential, or commission issued under this chapter and to levy fines for violation of this chapter;

(4) To authorize a licensed or credentialed private investigator from another state to operate in this state for up to ten (10) calendar days without being issued a credential under this chapter, under the rules promulgated by the director;

(5) To promulgate reasonable rules in the manner provided by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.; and

(6) To establish and enforce standards governing the safety and conduct of persons licensed, credentialed, or commissioned under this chapter.

(b)

(1) In the conduct of any investigation performed under this chapter, the director may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, accounts, records, and documents.

(2)

(A) The administrative hearing officer shall conduct the administrative hearing, and he or she may administer oaths, require testimony, and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, or other relevant evidence.

(B) The administrative hearing officer shall submit his or her recommendation to the director within sixty (60) days of the hearing.

(c) The director may designate a person on his or her staff to administer and carry out this chapter.