Section 326-H:17 Hearings.
I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without providing an opportunity for a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by registered mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints shall be objectively received and fairly heard by the board, but no complaint shall be acted upon unless in writing. A hearing shall be held on all written complaints received by the board within 3 months of the date notice of a complaint was received by the accused, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. Written notice of all disciplinary decisions made by the board shall be given to both parties to the proceeding upon their issuance.
II. The board may administer oaths or affirmations, preserve testimony, and issue subpoenas, upon the approval of the attorney general, for witnesses and for documents relative to formal investigations or adjudicatory hearings.
III. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fees as witnesses summoned to appear before the superior court, and such summons issued by any justice of the peace shall have the same effect as though issued for appearance before such court.
IV. All notice and hearing procedures shall comply with RSA 541-A.
Source. 2000, 168:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001. 2004, 165:7, eff. July 23, 2004.