N.H. Admin. Code § Vet 402.01 - Misconduct

Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings shall be:

(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice;

(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude in accordance with RSA 332 G:10;

(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession including but not limited to;

(1) Animal abuse or cruelty; or

(2) Insurance fraud;

(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;

(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice;

(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of RSA 332-B;

(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, in a jurisdiction with license requirements comparable to those of this state, and not reinstated;

(i) The use of advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or fraudulent;

(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;

(o) The violation of the board's administrative rules or board practice act RSA 332-B; or

(p) Practice without a currently valid license or permit.

Notes

N.H. Admin. Code § Vet 402.01

#1887, eff 12-14-81; ss by #2294, eff 2-1-83; ss by #2892, eff 10-26-84; ss by #5024, eff 12-4-90; ss by #6450, INTERIM, eff 2-8-97, EXPIRES: 6-8-97; ss by #6481, eff3-29-97; ss by #7418, eff 12-21-00, EXPIRED: 12-21-08

New. #9464-B, eff 4-23-09

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 32, Filed August 8, 2019, Proposed by #12842, Effective 8/1/2019, Expires 1/28/2020. Amended by Number 10, Filed March 9, 2023, Proposed by #13557, Effective 3/1/2023, Expires 3/1/2033.