New Hampshire § 327:20 Disciplinary Action

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 327:20 — Disciplinary Action

New Hampshire § 327:20

Title XXXOCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 327OPTOMETRY

SubdivisionLicense Renewal

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 327:20 (2026).

Text

I. [Repealed.] II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:

(a)The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;

(b)Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;

(c)Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;

(d)Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee;

(e)Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him unfit to practice under this chapter;

(f)Mental or physical incompetency to practi

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I. [Repealed.]
II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include:
(a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter;
(b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude;
(c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession;
(d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee;
(e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him unfit to practice under this chapter;
(f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter;
(g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter;
(h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated; or
(i) The use of any pharmaceutical agent by an optometrist not authorized under RSA 327:6-a or the use of any pharmaceutical agent other than those agents described in RSA 327:1 or those previously approved by the joint credentialing committee.
III. [Repealed.]

Legislative History

1911, 167:10. PL 207:22. RL 253:22. 1949, 111:1. 1951, 72:10. RSA 327:20. 1977, 131:1. 1981, 355:8. 1999, 197:13. 2006, 182:5. 2016, 83:7, eff. July 18, 2016. 2023, 212:30, I, eff. Oct. 3, 2023.