{"data":{"id":"us-nh/rsa-332-b-14","jurisdiction":"us-nh","citation":"RSA 332-B:14","heading":"Disciplinary Action; Civil Penalty.","body":"I. [Repealed.]\nII. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:\n(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;\n(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;\n(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;\n(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;\n(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;\n(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;\n(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;\n(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated;\n(i) The use of advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or fraudulent or is otherwise deemed unprofessional under rules adopted by the board;\n(j) Having professional association with or employing any person practicing veterinary medicine unlawfully;\n(k) Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test disease in animals;\n(l) Failure to keep the veterinary premises and equipment in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition;\n(m) Failure to report as required by law, or making false report of any contagious or infectious disease;\n(n) Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs, maintenance of medical records, or the issuance of health, vaccination, or inspection certificates; or\n(o) [Repealed.]\n(p) Unprofessional conduct as defined in rules adopted by the board.\nIII. [Repealed.]\nIV. [Repealed.]","path":["Title XXX: OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS","Chapter 332-B: NEW HAMPSHIRE VETERINARY PRACTICE ACT"],"source_url":"https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/XXX/332-B/332-B-14.htm","current_through":"2025 regular legislative session, or December 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T15:12:05Z","sha256":"9103fdd2ac945d0758d9363cfffaeda43d52e289b9adb16747460879f8363de9","source_id":"us-nh","stale":false,"prev":"us-nh/rsa-332-b-13","next":"us-nh/rsa-332-b-15"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}