Section 310-A:155 Disciplinary Action.
   I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings:
      (a) Upon its own initiative; or
      (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds therefor.
   II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
      (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this subdivision.
      (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude.
      (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession.
      (d) 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.
      (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice under this subdivision.
      (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision.
      (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision.
      (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated.
      (i) Violations of the rules of professional conduct for landscape architects, or any other rule adopted by the board.
      (j) Providing false testimony before the board.
      (k) 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.
      (l) Knowingly making or signing any false statement, certificate, or affidavit in connection with the practice of landscape architecture.
Source. 2006, 246:3, eff. July 1, 2006.