(a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may refuse to grant, renew, reinstate or restore a license for any cause which would be ground for revocation of a license under the law.
Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 471-10
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
Practice of veterinary medicine: includes medical, surgical, and dental care of animals. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 471-1
Veterinarian: means a person duly licensed in the State to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 471-1
(b) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may revoke or suspend the license of any veterinarian, fine a licensee, or both, for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity;(2) Violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto or any other law which applies to the licensee as a practicing veterinarian;(3) Making any false representations or promises through advertising or otherwise;(4) Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic beverages or addiction to the use of narcotic or dangerous substances;(5) Mental incompetence;(6) Any fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful act in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine;(7) Making a false statement on any document submitted or required to be filed by this chapter, including a false certification of compliance with the continuing education requirement;(8) Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state of a license or certificate for reasons as provided in this section;(9)Conviction of or plea of nolo contendere to a penal offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a veterinarian, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary;(10) Violation of chapter 329, the uniform controlled substances act, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto;(11) Failure to report any disciplinary action taken against the licensee in another jurisdiction within thirty days after the disciplinary action becomes final; or(12) Conduct or practice contrary to the recognized principles of medical ethics of the veterinary profession as adopted by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
