§471-10 Refusal to grant and revocation or suspension of license.

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(a)In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may refuse to grant, renew, reinstate or restore a license for any cause which would be ground for revocation of a license under the law.

(b)In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may revoke or suspend the license of any veterinarian, fine a licensee, or both, for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

(1)Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity;

(2)Violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto or any other law which applies to the licensee as a practicing veterinarian;

(3)Making any false representations or promises through advertising or otherwise;

(4)Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic beverages or addiction to the use of narcotic or dangerous substances;

(5)Mental incompetence;

(6)Any fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful act in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine;

(7)Making a false statement on any document submitted or required to be filed by this chapter, including a false certification of compliance with the continuing education requirement;

(8)Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state of a license or certificate for reasons as provided in this section;

(9)Conviction of or plea of nolo contendere to a penal offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a veterinarian, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary;

(10)Violation of chapter 329, the uniform controlled substances act, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto;

(11)Failure to report any disciplinary action taken against the licensee in another jurisdiction within thirty days after the disciplinary action becomes final; or

(12)Conduct or practice contrary to the recognized principles of medical ethics of the veterinary profession as adopted by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. [L 1949, c 280, pt of §1; RL 1955, §73-10; HRS §471-10; am L 1973, c 121, §1; am L 1974, c 205, §2(30); gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 153, §3; am L 1992, c 202, §175; am L 2010, c 13, §1; am L 2012, c 306, §4]