North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 90A. Sanitarians and Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators § 90A-80. Investigation of complaints

(a) Misconduct. -- A person may refer to the Board charges of fraud, deceit, negligence, incompetence, or misconduct against any certified contractor or inspector.  The charges shall be in writing and sworn to by the complainant and submitted to the Board.  These charges, unless dismissed without a hearing by the Board as unfounded or trivial, shall be heard and determined by the Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.  An association that receives professional recognition of its own certification process by the Board shall be responsible for the conduct and competency of its members.

(b) Records. -- The Board shall establish and maintain detailed records regarding complaints concerning each certified contractor or inspector.  The records shall include those certified by recognized associations.  The records shall also detail the levels of certification held by each contractor or inspector.

(c) Notification. -- The Board shall provide local health departments with notification of changes in certifications, complaints, suspensions, or reinstatements under this Article.