Sec. 23-65o. Denial, suspension or revocation of forest practitioner certification.
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(a)The Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection may refuse to grant practitioner certification or renewal of certification and may revoke or suspend certification following a hearing in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54. Any violation of sections 23-65f to 23-65o , inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant to said sections, applicable to certified practitioners, shall be grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certification. Additional grounds for denial, suspension or revocation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1)Aiding, abetting or conspiring with a certified or noncertified person to evade the provisions of sections 23-65f to 23-65o , inclusive;
(2)Allowing one's authorization or certification to be used by another person;
(3)Making a false or misleading statement during an inspection or investigation concerning a violation of sections 23-65f to 23-65o , inclusive;
(4)Conviction of a felony associated with the conduct of a regulated forest practice.
(b)Any certified practitioner whose certification is suspended or revoked under the provisions of sections 23-65f to 23-65o , inclusive, shall not be eligible to apply for a new certificate until such time has elapsed from the date of the order suspending or revoking said certificate as has been established by the commissioner.