Effective 28 Aug 2007

339.200. Prohibited acts — investigation may be initiated, when, procedure. — 1. It shall be unlawful for any person not holding the required license from the commission to perform any act for which a license is required by sections 339.010 to 339.180 and sections 339.710 to 339.860. The commission may cause a complaint to be filed with the administrative hearing commission, as provided in chapter 621, against any unlicensed person who:

(1) Engages in or offers to perform any act for which a license is required by sections 339.010 to 339.180 and sections 339.710 to 339.860; or

(2) Uses or employs titles defined and protected by this chapter, or implies authorization to provide or offer professional services, or otherwise uses or advertises any title, word, figure, sign, card, advertisement, or other symbol or description tending to convey the impression that the person holds any license required by sections 339.010 to 339.180 and sections 339.710 to 339.860.

2. When reviewing complaints against unlicensed persons, the commission may initiate an investigation and take all measures necessary to find the facts of any potential violation, including issuing subpoenas to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the disclosure of evidence.

3. If the commission files a complaint with the administrative hearing commission, the proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 621. Upon a finding by the administrative hearing commission that the grounds provided in subsection 1 of this section for action are met, the commission may, either singularly or in combination with other provisions of this chapter, impose a civil penalty against the person named in the complaint in an amount not to exceed the limit authorized by section 339.205.

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(L. 2007 H.B. 780 merged with S.B. 308)