CHAPTER 332-B NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT
Section 332-B:14
332-B:14 Disciplinary Action; Civil Penalty. –
I. [Repealed.]
II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;
(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;
(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;
(d) Unfitness or incompetency to practice the profession or any particular aspect or specialty thereof as evidenced by negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of animals under the care of the licensee, the intentional injury of an animal or human in a context related to the profession, or a pattern of conduct inconsistent with the basic skills and knowledge required to practice the profession;
(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders the person unfit to practice under this chapter;
(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;
(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;
(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated;
(i) The use of advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or fraudulent or is otherwise deemed unprofessional under rules adopted by the board;
(j) Having professional association with or employing any person practicing veterinary medicine unlawfully;
(k) Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test disease in animals;
(l) Failure to keep the veterinary premises and equipment in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition;
(m) Failure to report as required by law, or making false report of any contagious or infectious disease;
(n) Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs, maintenance of medical records, or the issuance of health, vaccination, or inspection certificates; or
(o) [Repealed.]
(p) Unprofessional conduct as defined in rules adopted by the board.
III. [Repealed.]
IV. [Repealed.]