The rules in this chapter shall apply to:

1. (a) The processing of any complaint received or made by the committee, including:

   1. (1) Examining and potentially summarily discharging a complaint pursuant to RSA 21-G:31, I(a);
   2. (2) Initial reviewing of and potentially dismissing a complaint pursuant to RSA 21-G:31, I(b);
   3. (3) Conducting an investigation of a complaint pursuant to RSA 21-G:31, II, to determine what action will follow; and
   4. (4) Conducting a hearing on the merits of a complaint pursuant to RSA 21-G:31, III, including making any recommendations for discipline, referring the matter to the department of justice for criminal prosecution, or both;
2. (b) Rulemaking commenced by the committee;
3. (c) Petitions to the committee for the adoption, repeal, or amendment of any of its rules;
4. (d) Petitions for declaratory rulings;
5. (e) Requests for advisory opinions; and
6. (f) Ethics guidelines.

Source. #12617-A, eff 9-6-18