R309-305-10. Certification Suspension and Revocation

  (1) A certificate may be suspended or revoked for unacceptable or unprofessional conduct, including:

  (a) acting in disregard for public health or safety;

  (b) engaging in activities beyond the scope of certification;

  (c) misinterpreting or falsifying figures or reports concerning backflow prevention assembly or test results;

  (d) failing to notify proper authorities of a known backflow incident, as required by R309-305-8(4)(a);

  (e) failing to notify proper authorities of a failed backflow prevention assembly within five days, as required by R309-305-8(4)(b);

  (f) installing or repairing a backflow prevention assembly that is not certified; or

  (g) implementing a change in the design, material, or operational characteristics of a certified backflow prevention assembly thereby invalidating the backflow assembly certification.

  (2) The Commission Secretary shall investigate unprofessional or unacceptable conduct.

  (3) The Commission shall evaluate the investigation findings and make a recommendation to the Director regarding certification suspension or revocation.

  (4) The Commission Secretary shall notify a person in writing of the Commission's recommendation if certification is being considered for suspension or revocation.

  (5) The Director may suspend or revoke a certificate based on the Commission's recommendation.