1. (a) The commission shall suspend a host’s registration for a period of not more than 2 years, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, for any of the following:

   1. (1) A material misrepresentation of information required by Puc 909.09, which, if accurately reported, would have resulted in the denial of the application;
   2. (2) A material violation of Puc 909 or RSA 362-A:9, XIV; or
   3. (3) A material violation of any commission order.

2. (b) The commission shall determine the period of suspension based on:

   1. (1) The severity of the infraction;
   2. (2) Whether the host acted in good faith;
   3. (3) Whether other mitigating or aggravating circumstances exist; and
   4. (4) Other relevant information pertaining to the host and its principals.
3. (c) The commission shall notify the appropriate distribution utility of any host suspension.
4. (d) A host whose registration was suspended may, at the end of the period of suspension, seek reinstatement by submitting a re-registration application pursuant to Puc 909.03.

Source. #10502, INTERIM, eff 1-3-14, EXPIRED: 7-2-14 New. #10757, eff 1-8-15 (from Puc 909.08); ss by #13080, eff 9-14-20