DISCIPLINE

54-2819. DISCIPLINE. The board shall have the power to take disciplinary action upon a determination that an individual: (1) Made, or caused to be made, a false, fraudulent or forged statement, document, credentials or representation in procuring or attempting to procure a certificate of registration to practice geology; (2) Practiced geology under a false or assumed name; (3) Was convicted, found guilty, received a withheld judgment or suspended sentence in this or any other state of action constituting a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code; (4) Violated the provisions of this chapter or rules, standards of conduct and practice, or any ethical codes as may be adopted by the board; (5) Is or has been grossly negligent, incompetent, or reckless in the practice of geology; or (6) Has had a license, certificate, or registration to practice as a professional geologist suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction. A certified copy of the order of suspension or revocation shall be prima facie evidence of such suspension or revocation.