CHAPTER 5
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY AND GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE
193G—5.1(17A,272C,544C) Disciplinary authority. The board is empowered to administer Iowa Code chapters 17A, 272C, and 544C and related administrative rules for the protection and well-being of those persons who may rely upon registered individuals for the performance of interior design services within this state or for clients in this state. To perform these functions, the board is broadly vested with authority to review and investigate alleged acts or omissions of registrants, determine whether disciplinary proceedings are warranted, initiate and prosecute disciplinary proceedings, establish standards of professional conduct, and impose discipline pursuant to Iowa Code sections 17A.13, 272C.3 to 272C.6, 272C.10, 544C.3 and 544C.10.
193G—5.2(17A,272C,544C) Grounds for discipline. The board may initiate disciplinary action against a registered interior designer on any of the following grounds:
	1.	A violation of any of the rules of professional conduct set forth in 193G—Chapter 4.
	2.	A violation of Iowa Code subsection 272C.9(2) or 272C.9(3).
	3.	Failure to comply with an order of the board imposing discipline.
	4.	A violation of Iowa Code subsection 272C.3(2).
	5.	Continuing to practice as a registered interior designer without satisfying the continuing education requirement, absent express waiver granted by the board.
	6.	Failure to fully cooperate with a registrant disciplinary investigation or investigation against a nonregistrant, including failure to respond to a board inquiry within 30 calendar days of the date of mailing by certified mail of a written communication directed to the registrant’s last address on file at the board office.
	7.	A violation of Iowa Code section 544C.9 or 272C.10.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 272C, and 544C.
[Filed 5/15/07, Notice 3/28/07—published 6/6/07, effective 7/11/07]