CHAPTER 13
DISCIPLINE
645—13.1(272C) Method of discipline. The board has the authority to impose the following disciplinary sanctions:
	1.	Revocation of license.
	2.	Suspension of license until further order of the board or for a specific period.
	3.	Prohibit permanently, until further order of the board, or for a specific period, the engaging in specified procedures, methods, or acts.
	4.	Probation.
	5.	Require additional education or training.
	6.	Require a reexamination.
	7.	Order a physical or mental evaluation, or order alcohol and drug screening within a time specified by the board.
	8.	Impose civil penalties not to exceed $1000.
	9.	Issue a citation and warning.
	10.	Such other sanctions allowed by law as may be appropriate.
645—13.2(272C) Discretion of board. The following factors may be considered by the board in determining the nature and severity of the disciplinary sanction to be imposed:
	1.	The relative serious nature of the violation as it relates to assuring the citizens of this state a high standard of professional care.
	2.	The facts of the particular violation.
	3.	Any extenuating facts or other countervailing considerations.
	4.	The number of prior violations or complaints.
	5.	The seriousness of prior violations or complaints.
	6.	Whether remedial action has been taken.
	7.	Such other factors as may reflect upon the competency, ethical standards, and professional conduct of the licensee.
645—13.3(272C) Conduct of persons attending meetings.
	13.3(1) The person presiding at a meeting of the board may exclude a person from an open meeting for behavior that obstructs the meeting.
	13.3(2) Cameras and recording devices may be used at open meetings provided they do not obstruct the meeting. If the user of a camera or recording device obstructs the meeting by the use of such device, the person presiding may request the person to discontinue use of the camera or device. If the person persists in use of the device or camera, that person shall be ordered excluded from the meeting by order of the board member at the meeting.
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 21.7, 272C.4, 272C.5, and 272C.6.
[Filed 5/14/99, Notice 3/24/99—published 6/2/99, effective 7/7/99]