The department may deny an application of an individual or take any action set forth in § 19a-17 against a person or entity issued a license or certificate pursuant to sections 20-474 to 20-482, inclusive, and subsections (e) and (f) of § 19a-88 for reasons including, but not limited to, the following: Conviction of a felony, provided any action taken is based upon (1) the nature of the conviction and its relationship to the license or certificate holder’s ability to safely or competently perform the work under such license or certificate, (2) information pertaining to the degree of rehabilitation of the license or certificate holder, and (3) the time elapsed since the conviction or release; fraud or deceit in the practice of his profession; negligent, incompetent or wrongful conduct in professional activities; misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact in the obtaining, reinstatement or renewal of a license; or violation of any provision of sections 20-474 to 20-482, inclusive, and subsections (e) and (f) of § 19a-88 or any regulation adopted thereunder. The commissioner may petition the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford to enforce such order or any action taken pursuant to said § 19a-17. Notice of any contemplated action under said § 19a-17, the cause of action and the date of a hearing on the action shall be given and an opportunity for hearing afforded in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54.

Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 20-481

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.