The commissioner, after notice to the licensee and opportunity for hearing, as set forth in the rules adopted under RSA 437:9, may deny an application, or suspend or revoke a license for any of the following reasons:
I. The applicant or licensee violated the statutes of the state of New Hampshire or of the United States or any rule adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter;II. The applicant made false or misleading statements in his or her application for a license;III. The licensee knowingly transferred any animal affected with a communicable disease except as allowed under RSA 437:5 and RSA 437:8, II;IV. The licensee ceased to operate the business for which the license was issued; orV. The applicant or licensee held any similar license issued in another jurisdiction which was revoked or suspended by that jurisdiction as a result of engaging in conduct prohibited by RSA 437 during the preceding 5 years.Amended by 2021, 215:4, eff. 8/17/2021.Amended by 2017, 156:233, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by 2012, 115:2, eff. 8/4/2012. 2017, 156:233, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 215:4, eff. Aug. 17, 2021.