Montana § 37-43-313 - Disciplinary Authority
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 37-43-313 — Disciplinary Authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-43-313. Disciplinary Authority
Disciplinary authority. (1) If the board finds grounds for disciplinary action, as provided in subsection (2), the board may by order: (a) require a licensee to repair or reconstruct substandard wells at the licensee's expense to meet board standards; (b) require a licensee to take further training or education; (c) place probationary terms and conditions on a license; (d) suspend a license for a period not to exceed 1 year; or (e) revoke a license, specifying that the licensee may not reapply for licensure for a period of 3 years from the date of revocation. (2) Grounds for disciplinary action include: (a) violating the rules, construction standards, or laws established by the board and this chapter; (b) disobeying an order from the board to repair or reconstruct a substandard well; (c) violating probationary terms of or conditions on a license; (d) misrepresenting facts on well log reports, license or renewal applications, or apprenticeship records or in response to board inquiries; or (e) failing to maintain qualifications for licensure as specified in 37-43-305 . (3) This section may not be interpreted to conflict with the provisions of 37-1-138 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 37-43-313
What does Montana Code Annotated § 37-43-313 cover?
Section 37-43-313 ("Disciplinary Authority") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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