I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, all parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and appropriately pursued by the board. Written complaints received by the board shall be acknowledged within 3 months of the date of notice to the board. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance. II. The attorney general, or a designee, shall act as legal advisor to the board if the board so requests, and render such legal assistance as deemed necessary by the board in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. With the approval of the attorney general, the board may employ counsel and necessary assistance in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. Reasonable compensation and expenses for counsel and legal assistance shall be paid from the funds of the board allocated for such purpose. III. At any hearing, the named person or licensee shall have the right to: (a) Appear in person, by counsel, or both. (b) Produce evidence and witnesses. (c) Cross-examine witnesses. IV. If the named person fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges. V. If, after such hearing, the board finds that a violation has occurred, the board may: (a) Reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke any license or authorization to practice granted under this subdivision. (b) Require a person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person has been found deficient. (c) Require a person to practice under direct supervision of a licensed professional geologist for a period of time specified by the board. (d) Levy civil penalties for violations. VI. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by an action of the board denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking its license may appeal the decision in accordance with RSA 541. VII. Any disciplinary action by the board shall be published in the report of the board and shall be a public record in accordance with RSA 91-A .
I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, all parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and appropriately pursued by the board. Written complaints received by the board shall be acknowledged within 3 months of the date of notice to the board. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance. II. The attorney general, or a designee, shall act as legal advisor to the board if the board so requests, and render such legal assistance as deemed necessary by the board in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. With the approval of the attorney general, the board may employ counsel and necessary assistance in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. Reasonable compensation and expenses for counsel and legal assistance shall be paid from the funds of the board allocated for such purpose. III. At any hearing, the named person or licensee shall have the right to: (a) Appear in person, by counsel, or both. (b) Produce evidence and witnesses. (c) Cross-examine witnesses. IV. If the named person fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges. V. If, after such hearing, the board finds that a violation has occurred, the board may: (a) Reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke any license or authorization to practice granted under this subdivision. (b) Require a person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person has been found deficient. (c) Require a person to practice under direct supervision of a licensed professional geologist for a period of time specified by the board. (d) Levy civil penalties for violations. VI. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by an action of the board denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking its license may appeal the decision in accordance with RSA 541. VII. Any disciplinary action by the board shall be published in the report of the board and shall be a public record in accordance with RSA 91-A .
I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, all parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and appropriately pursued by the board. Written complaints received by the board shall be acknowledged within 3 months of the date of notice to the board. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance. II. The attorney general, or a designee, shall act as legal advisor to the board if the board so requests, and render such legal assistance as deemed necessary by the board in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. With the approval of the attorney general, the board may employ counsel and necessary assistance in carrying out the provisions of this subdivision. Reasonable compensation and expenses for counsel and legal assistance shall be paid from the funds of the board allocated for such purpose. III. At any hearing, the named person or licensee shall have the right to: (a) Appear in person, by counsel, or both. (b) Produce evidence and witnesses. (c) Cross-examine witnesses. IV. If the named person fails or refuses to appear, the board may proceed to hear and determine the validity of the charges. V. If, after such hearing, the board finds that a violation has occurred, the board may: (a) Reprimand, suspend, refuse to renew, or revoke any license or authorization to practice granted under this subdivision. (b) Require a person to participate in a program of continuing education in the area or areas in which the person has been found deficient. (c) Require a person to practice under direct supervision of a licensed professional geologist for a period of time specified by the board. (d) Levy civil penalties for violations. VI. Any applicant or licensee aggrieved by an action of the board denying, suspending, refusing to renew, or revoking its license may appeal the decision in accordance with RSA 541. VII. Any disciplinary action by the board shall be published in the report of the board and shall be a public record in accordance with RSA 91-A .
