RSA 327:20 · Disciplinary Action

327:20 Disciplinary Action. –

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I.

[Repealed.]

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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 chapter;

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(b)

Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;

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(c)

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

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(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;

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(e)

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

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(f)

Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;

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(g)

Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;

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(h)

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

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(i)

The use of any pharmaceutical agent by an optometrist not authorized under RSA 327:6-a or the use of any pharmaceutical agent other than those agents described in RSA 327:1 or those previously approved by the joint credentialing committee.

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III.

[Repealed.] Source. 1911, 167:10. PL 207:22. RL 253:22. 1949, 111:1. 1951, 72:10. RSA 327:20. 1977, 131:1. 1981, 355:8. 1999, 197:13. 2006, 182:5. 2016, 83:7, eff. July 18, 2016. 2023, 212:30, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.

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