(1) The board authorizes the department to:
- (a) administratively suspend licenses for deficiencies set forth in 37-1-321(1)(a) though (e), MCA; or
- (b) file a complaint pertaining to the deficiencies in (1) that are based on repeated or egregious conduct, or that have co-occurring misconduct allegations that directly implicate public safety and may warrant formal disciplinary action.
- (2) An administrative suspension is not a negative, adverse, or disciplinary action under Title 37, MCA, and is not reportable under the department's licensee lookup and license verification databank.
Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 37-1-321, MCA
History: NEW, 2023 MAR p. 1095, Eff. 9/23/23.