I. The commissioner may revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter, after a hearing, if the licensee:
(a) Violates any provision of this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter.
(b) Is convicted of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, or a felony of any type, or a misdemeanor associated with theft, dishonesty, physical assault, violation of a protective order, abuse of any type, or use of or sale of illegal drugs in New Hampshire or any other jurisdiction in the United States, its possessions, or territories.
(c) Suffers from any diagnosable mental illness to an extent that would cast doubt on the licensee’s ability to carry out his or her essential job functions in a manner not dangerous to himself or herself or the public, or to faithfully comply with the provisions of this chapter.
(d) Makes a material misstatement in a license application or application for license renewal.
II. Unless a license revocation or suspension issued under this section is appealed, the licensee shall immediately cease operations for the time period ordered in the suspension notice, or permanently if her or his license has been revoked. The licensee shall immediately notify all its clients of such revocation or suspension. The licensee shall forward a copy of each such notification to the commissioner, and keep a copy of each such notification in its business records.
III. Any license suspended or revoked under this section shall be surrendered to the commissioner within 72 hours of receipt of the notice of suspension or revocation by the licensee, subject to the provisions of RSA 106-F:13.
Source. 2019, 324:1, eff. July 1, 2019.