Vermont § 1706 - Decision and order
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1706 — Decision and order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1706. Decision and order
- (a) Hearing panel decision. The hearing panel may take additional evidence and may accept, reject, or modify the
recommendations of the hearing officer and shall issue findings of fact, conclusions
of law, and an order within 30 days of receiving the recommendations, unless the hearing
panel grants an extension for good cause. The hearing panel shall provide a copy of
the decision to the Secretary and, by certified mail, the applicant or licensee charged.
If formal charges are not substantiated, the hearing panel shall include in its order
a statement that the charges were not substantiated by the evidence, and it shall
dismiss the charges. (b) Charges substantiated. If formal charges are substantiated, the hearing panel, in its order, may: take no
action; issue a warning; issue a private reprimand; issue a public reprimand; or condition,
limit, suspend, or revoke the license to practice. An administrative penalty not to
exceed $1,000.00 may be imposed by itself or in connection with the issuance of a
warning or of a private or public reprimand. (Added 2005, No. 214 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 1, 2007; amended 2013, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 169, eff. Feb. 14, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1706
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1706 cover?
Section 1706 ("Decision and order") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 1706?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 1706 apply to my situation?
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