Misconduct shall be:

1. (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice chiropractic;
2. (b) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor that indicates the licensee cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely, and honestly;

3. (c) Any unprofessional conduct negatively affecting the practice of chiropractic, including but not limited to:

   1. (1) Disrespect for the patient as further described in Ch 403.02;
   2. (2) Sexual conduct as further described in Ch 403.03;
   3. (3) Professional dishonesty as further described in Ch 403.04;
   4. (4) The failure to comply with the ongoing requirements of Ch 406; and
   5. (5) The failure to report to the board that an individual is practicing chiropractic without a license when the licensee is reasonably certain that this is true;
4. (d) Negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee;
5. (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the licensee unfit to practice chiropractic;
6. (f) Mental or physical incompetence to practice chiropractic;
7. (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of RSA 316-A or the board's administrative rules; and
8. (h) Disciplinary suspension without reinstatement or revocation of a license to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction.

Source. #8739, eff 10-11-06, EXPIRED: 10-11-14 New. #12107, INTERIM, eff 2-21-17, EXPIRED: 8-20-17 New. #12431, eff 12-8-17; renumbered by #13327 (formerly Ch 403.01) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Ch 400)