# 26 V.S.A. § 5126: Unprofessional conduct

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5126

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 5126
- **Heading:** Unprofessional conduct
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 99 / Section 5126

## Text

(a) Unprofessional conduct means the following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a committed by a licensee, an applicant, or a person who later becomes an applicant:

(1) has made or caused to be made a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or representation in procuring or attempting to procure registration or renew a license to practice as a water treatment facility operator;

(2) whether or not committed in this State, has been convicted of a crime related to pollution abatement or environmental compliance or a felony that evinces an unfitness to practice water treatment facility operation;

(3) is unable to practice pollution abatement facility operation competently by reason of any cause;

(4) has willfully or repeatedly violated or caused the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the terms of a permit, the Vermont Water Pollution Control Permit Regulations, or the Vermont Water Quality Standards;

(5) is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;

(6) has a mental, emotional, or physical disability, the nature of which interferes with the ability to practice pollution abatement facility operation competently;

(7) engages in conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;

(8) fails to display prominently his or her pollution abatement facility operator license in the office of a facility at which he or she performs licensed activities; or

(9) unreasonably fails to ensure proper operations of the facility.

(b) A person shall not be liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the good faith reporting of information to the Director or the Office of Professional Regulation about alleged incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a pollution abatement facility operator or facility, corporation, or municipal corporation employing such person.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 5101 § 5101. Purpose and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5101.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5102 § 5102. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5102.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5103 § 5103. Prohibitions; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5103.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5104 § 5104. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5104.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5111 § 5111. Duties of the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5111.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5112 § 5112. Advisor appointees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5112.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5121 § 5121. Eligibility for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5121.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5122 § 5122. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5122.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5123 § 5123. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5123.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5124 § 5124. Licensure generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5124.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5125 § 5125. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5125.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5126 § 5126. Unprofessional conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C99_S5126.md)

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