(a) The commissioner, after a hearing has determined that a certificate holder has committed misconduct, shall impose disciplinary action in any one or more of the following ways:

1. (1) By reprimand;
2. (2) By requiring the person to take remedial or corrective actions;
3. (3) By requiring the person to participate in a program of training in the area or areas in which the certificate holder has been found deficient; or

4. (4) By suspension of certificate for:

   1. a. A period not to exceed 6 months for a first offense within any 5-year period;
   2. b. A period not to exceed 1 year for a second offense within any 5-year period; and
   3. c. A period not to exceed 5 years for a third offense within any 5-year period.

(b) In determining what disciplinary action to impose, the commissioner shall consider the following factors:

1. (1) Whether the certificate holder has committed any violations in the prior 24 months;
2. (2) Whether the aggrieved conduct negatively affected or potentially affected the health or safety of others; and

3. (3) Whether there are any mitigating circumstances or factors.

   Source. #8650, eff 6-2-06

   APPENDIX

   Rule

   Specific State Statute the Rule Implements

   Saf-C 4901.01 – 4901.02

   RSA 541-A:7

   Saf-C 4902.01 – 4902.04

   RSA 541-A:1, XV & RSA 541-A:8

   Saf-C 4902.05 - 4902.07

   RSA 541-A:7

   Saf-C 4903.01

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4903.02

   RSA 153:16-b, I & II

   Saf-C 4903.03

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4904.01 - 4904.02

   RSA 153:16-b, II; RSA 541-A:16, I(b)(1)

   Saf-C 4904.03(a)

   RSA 153:16-b, I & II

   Saf-C 4904.03(b), (c)

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4904.04

   RSA 153:16, I & II

   Saf-C 4904.05

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4904.06 – 4904.08

   RSA 153:16, I & II

   Saf-C 4905.01

   RSA 153:16, I & II

   Saf-C 4905.02(a), (b)

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4905.02(c)

   RSA 153:16, I & II

   Saf-C 4905.03 – 4905.04

   RSA 153:16, I & II

   Saf-C 4906.01 - 4906.02

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4907.01 - 4907.03

   RSA 541-A:16, I(b)(2)

   Saf-C 4907.04

   RSA 153:16-b, II

   Saf-C 4907.05

   RSA 541-A:16, I(b)(2)