American Samoa § 31.0221 - Disciplinary action
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0221 — Disciplinary action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.0221. Disciplinary action
(a) The Board may: (1) cancel, revoke, suspend for a period not exceeding 2 years, or refuse to renew any Certificate of Certified Public Accountant, registration of public accountant or permit to practice issued under this chapter; or it may (2) censure a person holding any such certificate, registration or permit, for any 1 or a com-bination of the following causes: (A) dishonesty, deceit, or fraud in obtaining any certificate, registration, or permit to practice issued under the provisions of this chapter; (B) dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy; (C) violation of any of the provisions of 31.0222 through 31.0224 or of any rule of the Board relating to professional conduct. (b) Upon application of any person against whom disciplinary action has been taken under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Board may reinstate the person and reissue any certificate, registration, or permit to practice which was affected by the disciplinary action.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 31.0221
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0221 cover?
Section 31.0221 ("Disciplinary action") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 31.0221?
A common citation format is "American Samoa Code Annotated § 31.0221" (American Samoa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the American Samoa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed American Samoa attorney.
How does American Samoa § 31.0221 apply to my situation?
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