29-7C-9: Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification.

A. The board shall refuse to issue or shall suspend or revoke a telecommunicator's certification, after consultation with his employing safety agency, if the board determines that a person has:

(1) failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification set forth in Section 29-7A-3 NMSA 1978 [repealed];

(2) committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;

(3) been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a:

(a) felony charge; or

(b) violation of a federal or state law, a local ordinance relating to aggravated assault or theft or a law involving moral turpitude; or

(4) knowingly made a false statement on his application.

B. The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for suspension or revocation of a telecommunicator's certification that include:

(1) notice and opportunity for the affected telecommunicator to be heard; and

(2) procedures for review of the board's decision.