New Hampshire § 328-I-5 - Section 328-I:5 Registration of Medical Technicians Required.

§ 328-I-5. Section 328-I:5 Registration of Medical Technicians Required.

I. A person engaging in work as a medical technician, as defined in RSA 328-I:1, VI, in New Hampshire shall be registered in accordance with this chapter. II. Any medical technician, as defined in RSA 328-I:1, VI, who is not registered under this chapter, and who advertises himself or herself as being a medical technician, practices as a medical technician, or engages in such acts after receiving notice that such person's registration has been revoked shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. III. The board, after hearing and upon making an affirmative finding under paragraph II, that the person is engaged in unlawful practice, may take action in any one or more of the following ways: (a) A cease and desist order in accordance with paragraph IV. (b) The imposition of an administrative fine not to exceed $50,000. (c) The imposition of an administrative fine for continuation of unlawful practice in the amount of $1,000 for each day the activity continues after notice from the board that the activity shall cease. (d) The denial or conditional denial of a license application, application for renewal, or application for reinstatement. IV. The board is authorized to issue a cease and desist order against any person or entity engaged in unlawful practice. The cease and desist order shall be enforceable in superior court. V. The attorney general, the board, or the prosecuting attorney of any county or municipality where the act of unlawful practice takes place may maintain an action to enjoin any person or entity from continuing to do acts of unlawful practice. The action to enjoin shall not replace any other civil, criminal, or regulatory remedy. An injunction without bond is available to the board. VI. In addition, every health care facility and medical establishment employing medical technicians, shall ensure that such technicians are registered in compliance with this chapter. Any health care facility violating this paragraph shall be subject to appropriate fines and penalties pursuant to RSA 151.