Sec.20-440-6. Denial of eligibility of applicants; Disciplinary action

(a) Denial of eligibility of applicant for licensure, or certification, or renewal. The department may deny the eligibility of any applicant for licensure or certification or for the renewal of a license or certificate in accordance with the provisions of section 19a-14(a)(6) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) Disciplinary action by the department. Following notice and a hearing held in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the department may take any action permitted by sections 19a-17 and 19a-332e of the Connecticut General Statutes, against any person issued a license or certificate under sections 20-440-1 through 20-440-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies for conduct including but not limited to:

(1) Violation of the provisions of section 20-440-1 through 20-440-9 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;

(2) violation of any other regulations and statutes governing asbestos abatement or licensure;

(3) violation of the standard of care of the profession;

(4) negligence in performing activities that require licensure or certification;

(5) aiding or abetting persons who engage in activities that require licensure or certification, but are not licensed or certified; and,

(6) fraud and deceit in the course of professional services or activities.

(Adopted effective June 4, 1999)