(a) If, in a complaint alleging violation of a certificate of competency, the Commission finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, the Commission may order a summary suspension of said certificate pending proceedings for revocation. Said findings must be incorporated in the order. Except for summary suspension, the Commission may issue a disciplinary order revoking the certificate of competency only after a formal hearing. Grounds for denial, revocation, refusal to renew, or summary suspension of a certificate of competency include:

1. (1) Fraud, deception or misrepresentation in applying for a certificate of competency or in taking the examination;
2. (2) Noncompliance with statutory requirements or the governing rules and regulations;
3. (3) Violating any other jurisdiction's mining laws, requirements or rules and regulations;
4. (4) Mental impairment;
5. (5) Gross incompetence, including failure to use due diligence and proper restraint in the course of performance;
6. (6) Dishonest practice;
7. (7) Nonpayment of fees will result in automatic revocation;
8. (8) Unauthorized or misuse of seal, including the sealing, dating and signing of any documents.