RSA 332-B:14 · Disciplinary Action; Civil Penalty

332-B:14 Disciplinary Action; Civil Penalty. –

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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[Repealed.]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 to practice the profession or any particular aspect or specialty thereof as evidenced by negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of animals under the care of the licensee, the intentional injury of an animal or human in a context related to the profession, or a pattern of conduct inconsistent with the basic skills and knowledge required to practice the profession;

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(e)

Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person 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;

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(i)

The use of advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or fraudulent or is otherwise deemed unprofessional under rules adopted by the board;

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(j)

Having professional association with or employing any person practicing veterinary medicine unlawfully;

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(k)

Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test disease in animals;

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(l)

Failure to keep the veterinary premises and equipment in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition;

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(m)

Failure to report as required by law, or making false report of any contagious or infectious disease;

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(n)

Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs, maintenance of medical records, or the issuance of health, vaccination, or inspection certificates; or

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(o)

[Repealed.]

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(p)

Unprofessional conduct as defined in rules adopted by the board.

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III.

[Repealed.]

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IV.

[Repealed.] Source. 1971, 328:1. 1981, 490:9. 1987, 289:3. 1994, 412:43. 1999, 314:20-24, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. 2023, 212:36, III, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.

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