1. (1) The commissioner may place a licensee on probation for a period not to exceed 24 months as follows:

   1. (a) after an adjudicative proceeding under Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, for any circumstances that would justify a suspension under Section 31A-26-213; or

   2. (b) at the issuance of a new license:

      1. (i) with an admitted violation under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1033; or

      2. (ii) with a response to a background information question on any new license application indicating that:

         1. (A) the person has been convicted of a crime, that is listed by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as a crime that is grounds for probation;
         2. (B) the person is currently charged with a crime, that is listed by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, as a crime that is grounds for probation regardless of whether adjudication was withheld;
         3. (C) the person has been involved in an administrative proceeding regarding any professional or occupational license; or
         4. (D) any business in which the person is or was an owner, partner, officer, or director has been involved in an administrative proceeding regarding any professional or occupational license.
2. (2) The commissioner may put a licensee on probation for a specified period no longer than 24 months if the licensee has admitted to violations under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1033.
3. (3) A probation order under this section shall state the conditions for retention of the license, which shall be reasonable.
4. (4) A violation of the probation is grounds for revocation pursuant to any proceeding authorized under Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.

Amended by Chapter 290, 2014 General Session