Vermont § 3016a - Disciplinary action

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3016a — Disciplinary action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3016a. Disciplinary action

  • (a) After giving opportunity for hearing, the Board may take disciplinary action against
    a licensee or applicant found guilty of unprofessional conduct. (b) In connection with any disciplinary action, the Board may: (1) refuse to accept the return of a license tendered by the subject of a disciplinary
    investigation; (2) refuse to license a person who has been found guilty or who is under investigation
    in another jurisdiction for an offense that would constitute unprofessional conduct
    in this State; (3) issue warnings to a licensee; (4) suspend, revoke, or reinstate licenses; (5) notify relevant State, federal, and local agencies and appropriate bodies in other
    states of the status of any pending or completed disciplinary case against an applicant
    or licensee, provided that the Board has taken disciplinary action against that person
    or the Board had made a finding after opportunity for hearing that there is probable
    cause to believe that disciplinary action is warranted; and (6) require restitution of fees received from a complainant. (c) The Board shall investigate all complaints and charges of unprofessional conduct against
    any licensee. The Board shall not discontinue a pending investigation or disciplinary
    case by reason of the absence of the applicant or licensee from the State. (Added 1981, No. 241 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3016a

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3016a cover?

Section 3016a ("Disciplinary action") 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.

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