30 Miss. Code. R. 901-18.10

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 30-901-18.10 - Discipline

Upon a finding that the accused has violated any enumerated provision of Title 73, Chapter 13 or any rule adopted pursuant to Title 73, Chapter 13, the Board may censure; reprimand; admonish; require the completion of a course in ethics and/or additional education as approved by the Board; fine the accused; and/or revoke or suspend the accused's licensure to practice as a Professional Engineer and/or Professional Surveyor or enrollment as an Engineer Intern or Surveyor Intern.

The Board may, in its discretion, temporarily stay the execution of its order conditioned upon any provision the Board deems just and proper under all the circumstances of each case. In determining whether a licensure or enrollment should be revoked or suspended, and whether execution of the order should be stayed, and upon what conditions, the Board may consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited, to the following:

a. the severity of the violation(s);

b. the actual or possible danger to the public resulting from the accused's past and present violation(s);

c. the actual damage resulting from the accused's past and present violation(s);

d. the number of past repetitions of the accused's present violation(s);

e. the length of time since the occurrence of the accused's present violation(s);

f. the number and seriousness of previous violations;

g. the length of time the licensee has practiced;

h. the deterrent effect of the penalty imposed;

i. the effect of the penalty upon the accused's livelihood;

j. any efforts of rehabilitation; and

k.any other mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

30 Miss. Code. R. 901-18.10

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-13-15