21 NCAC 01 .0709             PROCEDURE OF REVOCATION OF LICENSURE

(a)  If the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board determines that reasonable cause exists to initiate a disciplinary action pursuant to G.S. 90-456, the Board shall prepare written charges and determine what action(s) shall be taken.

(b)  The Board shall provide the person with a copy of the written charges and notify the person that it shall take the determined action(s) unless the person, within 60 days of receipt of notice, initiates administrative proceedings under G.S. 150B, Article 3A.  The notice will be sent certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c)  If the person initiates administrative proceedings the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board shall defer final action on the matter until the proceedings are completed.  If the person does not initiate administrative proceedings within 60 days of receipt of notice, the North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board may implement the action(s) at its next meeting.

(d)  The North Carolina Acupuncture Licensing Board may reinstate a suspended or revoked license or may grant a new license upon application and demonstration of satisfactory compliance with Board requirements.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-456; 150B-38(h);

Eff. August 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. November 12, 2014.