Section 310-A:133 Investigations and Disciplinary Proceedings.
I. The board may undertake investigations or disciplinary proceedings:
(a) Upon its own initiative; or
(b) Upon complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraphs II or III and which specifies the grounds therefor.
II. A finding by the board of any of the following types of misconduct will be grounds for the revocation of a license:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure or renew a license to practice under this subdivision;
(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;
(c) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes, or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the interests of persons relying on the expertise of the licensee;
(d) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this subdivision;
(e) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision;
(f) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision;
(g) Providing false testimony before the board; or
(h) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, certificate, or affidavit in connection with the practice of geology.
III. A finding by the board of any of the following types of misconduct may be sufficient to support revocation or suspension of a license:
(a) Unprofessional, unethical, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of geology;
(b) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated;
(c) Violations of the rules of the ethical standards of the profession; or,
(d) Failure to provide, within 30 calendar days of receipt of notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, information requested by the board as a result of any formal complaint to the board alleging a violation of this subdivision.
Source. 2000, 297:3, eff. Aug. 20, 2000.