21 N.C. Admin. Code 68.0607

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 11, December 2, 2024

Section 68 .0607 - DISCRETION OF BOARD

The following factors may be considered by the Board in determining the nature and severity of the disciplinary sanctions to be imposed:

(1) the relative seriousness of the violation as it relates to assuring the citizens of North Carolina a consistently high standard of professional service and care;

(2) the facts of the particular violation;

(3) any extenuating circumstances or other countervailing considerations;

(4) the number and seriousness of prior violations or complaints:

(5) whether remedial action has previously been taken;

(6) likelihood of reoccurrence; and

(7) other factors which may reflect upon the competency, ethical standards, and professional conduct of the individual.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 68 .0607

Authority G.S. 90-113.33; 90-113.43; 90-113.44;
Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Eff. February 1, 1996;
Readopted Eff. October 1, 2020.

Filed as a Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the
permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;
Authority G.S. 90-113.33; 90-113.43; 90-113.44;
Eff. February 1, 1996.

Readopted by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 09, November 2, 2020 effective 10/1/2020.