New Mexico Statutes 29-7C-9. Refusal, suspension or revocation of certification
A. The board shall refuse to issue or shall suspend or revoke a telecommunicator’s certification, after consultation with his employing safety agency, if the board determines that a person has:
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 29-7C-9
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- 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.
(1) failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification set forth in Section 29-7A- 3 NMSA 1978 [repealed];
(2) committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud;
(3) been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a: (a) felony charge; or
(b) violation of a federal or state law, a local ordinance relating to aggravated assault or theft or a law involving moral turpitude; or
(4) knowingly made a false statement on his application.
B. The board shall develop, adopt and promulgate administrative procedures for suspension or revocation of a telecommunicator’s certification that include:
(1) notice and opportunity for the affected telecommunicator to be heard; and
(2) procedures for review of the board’s decision.