(1) A board shall grant a license or registration to an applicant meeting the requirements for the license or registration as prescribed in this article and the rules promulgated under this article.

    (2) A board which grants licenses may:

    (a) Certify licensees in those health profession specialty fields within its scope of practice which are established in this article.

    (b) Reclassify licenses on the basis of a determination that the addition or removal of conditions or restrictions is appropriate.

    (c) Upon good cause, request that a licensee or registrant have a criminal history check conducted in accordance with section 16174(3).