33-16-511. Grounds for disciplinary action on licensees, registrations and permits, generally.

(a) The board may refuse to renew, or may deny, suspend, revoke or otherwise restrict a license, registration or permit issued under this act for any of the following acts:

(i) Unprofessional conduct, as defined by rules and regulations of the board;

(ii) Failure to make timely and proper application for renewal or failure to meet the continuing education requirements prior to the license, registration or permit expiration date;

(iii) Willful violation of any provision of the rules and regulations promulgated by the board;

(iv) Willful violation of any provisions of this act.

(b) In addition to the remedies in subsection (a) of this section, the board may impose a civil penalty upon any person who violates this act or a rule or order of the board. The penalty and fees may not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) for each violation of this act or rule promulgated under this act. Fees imposed may include the board's costs and expenses for the investigation, prosecution and reasonable attorneys' fees.

(c) The board may initiate proceedings under this act on its own motion or on the written complaint of any person. All proceedings before the board shall be conducted under the rules and regulations adopted by the board and in accordance with the provisions of the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act.

(d) Upon receipt from the department of family services of a certified copy of an order from a court to withhold, suspend or otherwise restrict a license, registration or permit issued by the board, the board shall notify the party named in the court order of the withholding, suspension or restriction of the license, registration or permit in accordance with the terms of the court order. No appeal under the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act shall be allowed for a license, registration or permit withheld, suspended or restricted under this subsection. If a license, registration or permit is suspended or restricted under this subsection, the license, registration or permit may be reissued without a hearing if the department of family services provides notice that the person has complied with the terms of the court order that resulted in the suspension or restriction of the license, registration or permit issued under this act.

(e) In addition to other remedies, the board may assess part or all of the costs of the proceeding against a disciplined licensee, registrant or permittee.