§ 32 §12273-A — Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

Maine § 32 §12273-A

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
• Ch. 113: PRACTICE OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY

Text

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:
1.
Loss of authority in other state.
Cancellation, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state for any cause;
2.
Failure to maintain compliance.
Failure, on the part of an applicant or a licensee to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance or renewal of that license or to report the changes to the board required by section 12252, subsection 6;
3.
Revocation or suspension of right to practice.
Revocation or suspension of the right to practice before any state or federal agency;
4.
Dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence, failure to file.
Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy or in the filing or failure to file the licensee's own income tax returns;
5.
Fraud.
Performance of any fraudulent act while holding a license issued under this chapter or a certificate or license issued under prior law; and
6.
Adverse conduct.
Any conduct reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of public accountancy.

Legislative History

PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 242, §§23, 24 (AMD).