Upon written complaint sworn to by any individual, the board may, by the concurrence of four (4) members, after a hearing and based upon findings of fact, discipline a registered veterinary technician by revoking or suspending the technician's registration for a time certain, by placing the technician on probation, or by any other appropriate means for any of the following reasons:

1. (1) The use of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a registration.
2. (2) Intoxication or the unlawful use of a controlled substance.
3. (3) The use of advertising or solicitation that is false or misleading or is considered unprofessional under rules adopted by the board.
4. (4) Conviction of or a plea of guilty to the charge of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
5. (5) Incompetence, gross negligence, or malpractice in performing as a registered veterinary technician.
6. (6) Cruelty to animals.
7. (7) Representing the technician as a veterinarian.

8. (8) Disciplinary action taken against the technician's registration by the board or by the licensing agency of any other state or jurisdiction by reason of the technician's inability to practice safely as a registered veterinary technician, if the reason is valid in the opinion of the board.

   [Pre-2008 Title 15 Recodification Citation: 15-5-1.1-23.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.58-2008, SEC.45.