Section 29-7C-9 - Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification. - New Mexico Statutes

29-7C-9. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification.

A.     The board shall refuse to issue or shall suspend or revoke a telecommunicator's certification, after consultation with his employing safety agency, if the board determines that a person has:   

(1)     failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification set forth in Section 29-7A-3 NMSA 1978;   

(2)     committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;   

(3)     been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a:   

(a)     felony charge; or   

(b)     violation of a federal or state law, a local ordinance relating to aggravated assault or theft or a law involving moral turpitude; or   

(4)     knowingly made a false statement on his application.   

B.     The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for suspension or revocation of a telecommunicator's certification that include:   

(1)     notice and opportunity for the affected telecommunicator to be heard; and   

(2)     procedures for review of the board's decision.