Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 802.000 - Registration of Sanitarians
Section 802.620 - Grounds for Suspension. Revocation of Registration, or Refusal to Renew Registration
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
The Department may suspend or revoke registration of any Registered Sanitarian on the following grounds:
(1) Failing to meet Continuing Education requirements set forth in 105 CMR 802.300 and 105 CMR 802.310 for renewal of registration;
(2) Failing to exercise reasonable care, judgment, knowledge, or ability in the performance of duties or to perform those duties within the scope of their training and registration;
(3) Gross misconduct in the exercise of duties;
(4) Committing a criminal offense relating to the performance of a registrant's duties including any conviction related to controlled substances violations;
(5) Any condition or action that endangers the health or safety of the public;
(6) Refusing to surrender a registration in violation of 105 CMR 802.550 or 105 CMR 802.560;
(7) Failing to submit a plan of correction when required by the Department in accordance with 105 CMR 802.510(2)(b);
(8) Failing to comply with a Department-approved plan of correction pursuant to 105 CMR 802.520;
(9) Failing to comply with a Department-issued correction order pursuant to 105 CMR 802.530;
(10) Knowingly making a false statement or omitting a material fact, orally or in an application or other document filed with or obtained by the Department or any other entity relating to registration pursuant to 105 CMR 802.000;
(11) Having been disciplined in Massachusetts or another jurisdiction (state, United States, or foreign) by a governmental licensing or registration authority, or by the National Environmental Health Association, against a Registered Sanitarian (R.S.) or other certification or license held by the Registered Sanitarian, for acts or conduct substantially similar to that which would constitute grounds for discipline by the Department;
(12) Falsifying reports of Continuing Education courses, seminars, workshops, or completed Contact Hours;
(13) Failing to meet reporting obligations in accordance with 105 CMR 802.630; or
(14) Any violation of 105 CMR 802.000.
