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that a person has: (1) failed to satisfy the qualifications for certification set forth in Section 29-7A- 3 NMSA 1978 [repealed]; (2) committed acts that constitute dishonesty or fraud; (3) been convicted of, pled guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a: (a) felony charge;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.