310-C:14 Hearings; Investigations. –
The board may undertake investigations of allegations of misconduct. The form of an investigation is a matter of discretion of the board. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, all parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints not dismissed by the board within one year after the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Disciplinary hearings shall be conducted within one year of receipt of the complaint before at least 4 members of the board. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to all parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.
Source. 2022, 267:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.