§ 87-23. Revocation or suspension of license for cause.
§87‑23. Revocation or suspension of license for cause.
(a) The Board shallhave power to revoke or suspend the license of or order the reprimand orprobation of any plumbing, heating, or fire sprinkler contractor, or anycombination thereof, who is guilty of any fraud or deceit in obtaining orrenewing a license, or who fails to comply with any provision or requirement ofthis Article, or the rules adopted by the Board, or for gross negligence,incompetency, or misconduct, in the practice of or in carrying on the businessof a plumbing, heating, or fire sprinkler contractor, or any combinationthereof, as defined in this Article. Any person may prefer charges of suchfraud, deceit, gross negligence, incompetency, misconduct, or failure to complywith any provision or requirement of this Article, or the rules of the Board,against any plumbing, heating, or fire sprinkler contractor, or any combinationthereof, who is licensed under the provisions of this Article. All of thecharges shall be in writing and investigated by the Board. Any proceedings onthe charges shall be carried out by the Board in accordance with the provisionsof Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
(b) The Board shalladopt and publish guidelines, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter,governing the suspension and revocation of licenses.
(c) The Board shallestablish and maintain a system whereby detailed records are kept regardingcomplaints against each licensee. (1931, c. 52, s. 8; 1939, c.224, s. 5; 1953, c. 1041, s. 5; 1973, c. 1331, s. 3; 1979, c. 834, s. 9; 1987,c. 827, s. 1; 1989 (Reg. Sess., 1990), c. 842, s. 5; 1997‑382, s. 3.)