Denial of certification or recertification

1. The department may deny an application for the issuance of a certification or recertification made by an applicant who: a. Failed to comply with North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-66 or this chapter; b. Has been convicted of a crime determined by the department to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a community health worker; c. Has knowingly provided false information to the department to obtain or attempt to obtain certification or recertification; d. Is currently under certification or license suspension or discipline in any jurisdiction for any type of professional licensure related to health care; e. Has previously had a community health worker or community health representative certification or license revoked in any jurisdiction; f. Has otherwise violated the laws or rules regarding community health workers; or g. Has operated as a community health worker without a current certification from the department. 2. If a certification or recertification application is denied by the department, an applicant may request a hearing pursuant to North Dakota Century Code chapter 28-32, in writing, within thirty days of notification of the denial.