571—12.67(481A) Grounds for revocation or suspension of certification of a certified trainer, coach, or instructor. The department may, at any time, seek to revoke or suspend the certification of a certified trainer, coach, or instructor who:
	12.67(1) Fails to meet the responsibilities and requirements as outlined in rule 571—12.64(481A) or 571—12.66(481A), as appropriate.
	12.67(2) Fails to follow the policies and procedures of the department.
	12.67(3) Falsifies any information that may be required by the department. Falsifying information is understood to mean purposefully supplying information that is inaccurate or misleading or the intentional omission of information.
	12.67(4) Handles any shooting sports equipment in a negligent, reckless, or unsafe manner, or allows any student to do so.
	12.67(5) Is convicted of or forfeits a bond for any fish and game, snowmobile, ATV, or navigation violation of this state or any other state.
	12.67(6) Uses profanity or inappropriate language, such as any type of lewd, sexist, or racial references or generalities; engages in any kind of discriminatory conduct due to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation; or otherwise acts in an unprofessional manner.
	12.67(7) Engages in the physical punishment of a student, including the use of unreasonable or unnecessary physical force or physical contact made with the intent to cause pain, or any type of indecent contact with a child as defined by the Iowa Code.
	12.67(8) Coaches while under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug or while ingesting prescription medication in a manner contrary to the dosing directions given by the prescribing physician.
	12.67(9) Has substantiated complaints filed against the trainer, coach, or instructor by the public, department personnel, or another certified volunteer coach.
	12.67(10) Is under investigation for committing, is in the process of a judicial proceeding based on the allegation of committing, or is convicted of committing a felony or misdemeanor as defined in the statutes of this state or another state, except for simple misdemeanors under Iowa Code chapter 321 or its counterparts in other states. Every certified trainer, coach, or instructor is subject to a criminal history check and conservation violation check at any time during the individual’s tenure as a certified trainer, coach, or instructor.
	12.67(11) Is suspended or expelled by a national governing body for a shooting sports program.
[ARC 7890C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]