# N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:20: 327:20 Disciplinary Action

> New Hampshire · Statutes · Repealed

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S20

## Section

- **Citation:** N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:20
- **Heading:** 327:20 Disciplinary Action
- **Jurisdiction:** New Hampshire
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Repealed
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NH Code / Title XXX / Chapter 327 / Section 20

## Text

I. [Repealed.] II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this section shall include: (a) The practice of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice under this chapter; (b) Conviction of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; (c) Any unprofessional conduct, or dishonorable conduct unworthy of, and affecting the practice of, the profession; (d) Unfitness or incompetency by reason of negligent habits or other causes; or negligent or willful acts performed in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of persons under the care of the licensee; (e) Addiction to the use of alcohol or other habit-forming drugs to a degree which renders him unfit to practice under this chapter; (f) Mental or physical incompetency to practice under this chapter; (g) Willful or repeated violation of the provisions of this chapter; (h) Suspension or revocation of a license, similar to one issued under this chapter, in another jurisdiction and not reinstated; or (i) The use of any pharmaceutical agent by an optometrist not authorized under RSA 327:6-a or the use of any pharmaceutical agent other than those agents described in RSA 327:1 or those previously approved by the joint credentialing committee. III. [Repealed.]

## Nearby sections

- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:1 327:1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S1.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:2 327:2 Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S2.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:6 327:6 Licenses; Qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S6.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:6-a 327:6-a Authorization for Pharmaceutical Agents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S6-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:6-c 327:6-c Treatment of Glaucoma.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S6-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:12 327:12 Persons Excepted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S12.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:13 327:13 Renewal of Licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S13.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:13-a 327:13-a Reinstatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S13-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:16 327:16 Display of License and License Renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S16.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:20 327:20 Disciplinary Action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S20.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:25-a 327:25-a Contact Lens Prescriptions to be Provided to Patient.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S25-a.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:25-b 327:25-b Prescriptions for Spectacle Lenses and Contact Lenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S25-b.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:25-c 327:25-c Telemedicine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S25-c.md)
- [N.H. Rev. Stat. § 327:27 327:27 Unprofessional Conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S27.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NH_TXXX_C327_S20. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.