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Statutes > New-hampshire > TITLEXXX > CHAPTER327 > 327-22


   I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place of hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints received by the board, within 3 months of the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.
   II. (a) The board shall have the power to administer oaths or affirmations, preserve testimony, subpoena witnesses, and to compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of all books, records, files and documents, whether originals, copies, or in electronic or other form, and other materials, relevant to its investigation of any grievance, complaint, or disciplinary proceeding before the board.
      (b) The board may issue subpoenas with the approval of the office of the attorney general.
      (c) A minimum of 10 business days' notice shall be given for compliance with a subpoena under this chapter.
   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.

Source. 1911, 167:10. PL 207:24. RL 253:24. RSA 327:22. 1981, 355:9. 1999, 197:14, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > New-hampshire > TITLEXXX > CHAPTER327 > 327-22


   I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place of hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints received by the board, within 3 months of the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.
   II. (a) The board shall have the power to administer oaths or affirmations, preserve testimony, subpoena witnesses, and to compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of all books, records, files and documents, whether originals, copies, or in electronic or other form, and other materials, relevant to its investigation of any grievance, complaint, or disciplinary proceeding before the board.
      (b) The board may issue subpoenas with the approval of the office of the attorney general.
      (c) A minimum of 10 business days' notice shall be given for compliance with a subpoena under this chapter.
   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.

Source. 1911, 167:10. PL 207:24. RL 253:24. RSA 327:22. 1981, 355:9. 1999, 197:14, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > New-hampshire > TITLEXXX > CHAPTER327 > 327-22


   I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place of hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints received by the board, within 3 months of the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.
   II. (a) The board shall have the power to administer oaths or affirmations, preserve testimony, subpoena witnesses, and to compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of all books, records, files and documents, whether originals, copies, or in electronic or other form, and other materials, relevant to its investigation of any grievance, complaint, or disciplinary proceeding before the board.
      (b) The board may issue subpoenas with the approval of the office of the attorney general.
      (c) A minimum of 10 business days' notice shall be given for compliance with a subpoena under this chapter.
   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.

Source. 1911, 167:10. PL 207:24. RL 253:24. RSA 327:22. 1981, 355:9. 1999, 197:14, eff. Jan. 1, 2000.