RSA 310-A:174 · Disciplinary Action

310-A:174 Disciplinary Action. –

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I.

The executive director may undertake disciplinary proceedings:

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(a)

Upon his or her own initiative; or

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(b)

Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the executive director has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds therefor.

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II.

Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:

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(a)

The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this subdivision.

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(b)

The practice of court reporting using a reporting method for which the person is not licensed.

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(c)

Conviction of a felony.

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(d)

Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession.

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(e)

Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes.

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(f)

Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him or her unfit to practice under this subdivision.

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(g)

Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this subdivision.

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(h)

Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this subdivision.

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(i)

Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this subdivision, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated.

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III.

The executive director may take disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways:

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(a)

By reprimand.

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(b)

By suspension, limitation, or restriction of license for a period of up to 5 years.

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(c)

By revocation of license.

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(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.

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(e)

By assessing administrative fines in amounts established by the executive director which shall not exceed $2,000 per offense, or, in the case of continuing offenses, $200 for each day up to a total not exceeding $2,000. Source. 2007, 300:1, eff. July 1, 2007. 2022, 64:6, eff. July 19, 2022.

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