Section 310-A:93 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 certified 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 certificate 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 soil science or wetland science.
(d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligence or willful misconduct by a certified soil scientist or certified wetland scientist in the performance of professional duties.
(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice under this subdivision.
(f) [Repealed.]
(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision.
(h) Suspension or revocation of a certificate, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction which was not reinstated.
III. The board may take disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways:
(a) By reprimand.
(b) By suspension, limitation, or restriction of certificate for a period of up to 5 years.
(c) By revocation of certificate.
(d) By requiring the person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person been found deficient.
Source. 1988, 281:1. 1995, 136:37. 1997, 240:23, 28, I, eff. July 1, 1997.