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(a) The commission shall notify a licensee or registrant in writing if it finds probable violation or noncompliance with this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter.
(b) The notice shall specify the particular acts, omissions, or conduct comprising the alleged violation and shall designate a date by which the violation must be corrected or discontinued.
(c) The licensee or registrant shall report timely compliance or shall request extension of time for compliance if considered necessary.
(d) If a licensee or registrant objects to the complaint or requirements under this section, or if the commission determines that the licensee or registrant is not proceeding adequately to compliance, then, on written request of the licensee or registrant or order of the commission, a public hearing must be conducted.
(e) If the commission or division determines that the probable violation or noncompliance constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and welfare, it shall require the immediate cessation of the probable violation or noncompliance and proceed with a hearing.
(f) The commission shall revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license or registration or shall reprimand the licensee or registrant if the commission finds that the licensee or registrant has violated or failed to comply with or is violating or failing to comply with this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter.
(g) The commission may place on probation a person whose license or registration is suspended. If a license or registration suspension is probated, the commission may require the person:
(1) to report regularly to the commission on matters that are the basis of the probation;
(2) to limit practice to the areas prescribed by the commission; or
(3) to continue or review professional education until the person attains a degree of skill satisfactory to the commission in those areas that are the basis of the probation.
(h) Any party to a proceeding before the commission is entitled to judicial review under the substantial evidence rule.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 116.037. Disciplinary Action - last updated April 14, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/natural-resources-code/nat-res-sect-116-037/
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