Rule 109:2-17-04 | Disciplinary Actions.
(A) The executive director may revoke, suspend, or refuse to reinstate a person's certificate under this chapter if any of the following occur:
(1) The person was found guilty of a crime that resulted in a state or federal weapons disability. A certified copy of a plea of guilt to, or a judicial finding of guilt of, any crime that causes a state or federal weapons disability is conclusive proof of the commission of all of the elements of that crime.
(2) For more than four years, the person was not engaged in the profession or employment as a fire investigator.
(3) The person engaged in fraud or deceit in obtaining or renewing a certificate.
(4) The person failed to exercise reasonable care, judgement, or use of the certificate holder's knowledge and ability in the performance of their duties as a fire investigator.
(5) Any other good cause shown.
(B)
(1) An individual whose certificate has been revoked may submit an application for a new certificate. The application for a new certificate shall be subject to all requirements for certification in effect at the time the application is submitted. All disciplinary action taken by the commission against the revoked certificate shall be made a part of the commission's records for any new certificate granted under this chapter.
(2) The executive director may refuse to approve a new certificate for an individual that may jeopardize public safety, or for any other reason under paragraph (A) of this rule.
(C) Either a definite term or an indefinite term shall be imposed for a suspended certificate.
(1) An order for a definite term of suspension shall specify the time period of the suspension. Unless there is a new administrative action against the individual, the certificate is reinstated at the conclusion of the specified time period.
Reinstatement of a certificate does not relieve the individual of the requirements under section 109.801 of the Revised Code to successfully complete a firearms requalification program each year.
(2) An order for an indefinite term of suspension shall contain a written statement of the conditions under which the certificate may be reinstated. Such conditions may include all of the following:
(a) A minimum time period of suspension;
(b) Submission of a written application for reinstatement;
(c) Payment of all appropriate fees, civil penalties, and fines;
(d) Additional education or training;
(e) Demonstration that the certificate holder can resume practice in compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards;
(f) Satisfactory completion of all terms, conditions, or limitations placed upon the certificate holder.
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