Section 329-A:12 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 or 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 license or certificate to practice under this chapter;
(b) Conviction of a felony or any criminal offense involving injury to a victim or the risk of such injury or any criminal offense involving dishonesty;
(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 health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee or certificate holder;
(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him or her unfit to practice under this chapter;
(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;
(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter; or
(h) Suspension or revocation of a license or certification, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and 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 license or certification for a period of up to 5 years;
(c) By revocation of license or certification; or
(d) By requiring the person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which he or she has been found deficient.
Source. 1977, 562:1. 1981, 488:10. 2003, 272:8, eff. Jan. 1, 2004. 2006, 319:13, 14, eff. July 1, 2006.