32 §12273-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

32 ME Rev Stat § 12273-A (2019) (N/A)
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§12273-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5-A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

1.  Loss of authority in other state.  Cancellation, revocation, suspension or refusal to renew authority to engage in the practice of public accountancy in any other state for any cause;

[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

2.  Failure to maintain compliance.  Failure, on the part of an applicant or a licensee to maintain compliance with the requirements for issuance or renewal of that license or to report the changes to the board required by section 12252, subsection 6;

[PL 2009, c. 242, §23 (AMD).]

3.  Revocation or suspension of right to practice.  Revocation or suspension of the right to practice before any state or federal agency;

[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

4.  Dishonesty, fraud, gross negligence, failure to file.  Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence in the practice of public accountancy or in the filing or failure to file the licensee's own income tax returns;

[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

5.  Fraud.  Performance of any fraudulent act while holding a license issued under this chapter or a certificate or license issued under prior law; and

[PL 2009, c. 242, §24 (AMD).]

6.  Adverse conduct.  Any conduct reflecting adversely upon the licensee's fitness to engage in the practice of public accountancy.

[PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Z, §20 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 242, §§23, 24 (AMD).