105 Mass. Reg. 802.620

Current through Register 1522, May 24, 2024
Section 802.620 - Grounds for Suspension. Revocation of Registration, or Refusal to Renew Registration

The Department may suspend or revoke registration of any Registered Sanitarian on the following grounds:

(1) Failing to meet Continuing Education requirements set forth in 105 CMR 802.300 and 105 CMR 802.310 for renewal of registration;
(2) Failing to exercise reasonable care, judgment, knowledge, or ability in the performance of duties or to perform those duties within the scope of their training and registration;
(3) Gross misconduct in the exercise of duties;
(4) Committing a criminal offense relating to the performance of a registrant's duties including any conviction related to controlled substances violations;
(5) Any condition or action that endangers the health or safety of the public;
(6) Refusing to surrender a registration in violation of 105 CMR 802.550 or 105 CMR 802.560;
(7) Failing to submit a plan of correction when required by the Department in accordance with 105 CMR 802.510(2)(b);
(8) Failing to comply with a Department-approved plan of correction pursuant to 105 CMR 802.520;
(9) Failing to comply with a Department-issued correction order pursuant to 105 CMR 802.530;
(10) Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact, orally or in an application or other document filed with or obtained by the Department or any other entity relating to registration pursuant to 105 CMR 802.000;
(11) Having been disciplined in Massachusetts or another jurisdiction (state, United States, or foreign) by a governmental licensing or registration authority, or by the National Environmental Health Association, against a Registered Sanitarian (R.S.) or other certification or license held by the Registered Sanitarian, for acts or conduct substantially similar to that which would constitute grounds for discipline by the Department;
(12) Falsifying reports of Continuing Education courses, seminars, workshops, or completed Contact Hours;
(13) Failing to meet reporting obligations in accordance with 105 CMR 802.630; or
(14) Any violation of 105 CMR 802.000.

105 CMR 802.620

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1492, eff. 3/31/2023.