Refusal to grant and revocation or suspension of license

(a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may refuse to grant, renew, reinstate or restore a license for any cause which would be ground for revocation of a license under the law. (b) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board may revoke or suspend the license of any veterinarian, fine a licensee, or both, for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following: (1) Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity; (2) Violation of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto or any other law which applies to the licensee as a practicing veterinarian; (3) Making any false representations or promises through advertising or otherwise; (4) Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic beverages or addiction to the use of narcotic or dangerous substances; (5) Mental incompetence; (6) Any fraudulent, dishonest, or deceitful act in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine; (7) Making a false statement on any document submitted or required to be filed by this chapter, including a false certification of compliance with the continuing education requirement; (8) Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state of a license or certificate for reasons as provided in this section; (9) Conviction of or plea of nolo contendere to a penal offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a veterinarian, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary; (10) Violation of chapter 329, the uniform controlled substances act, or any rule adopted pursuant thereto; (11) Failure to report any disciplinary action taken against the licensee in another jurisdiction within thirty days after the disciplinary action becomes final; or (12) Conduct or practice contrary to the recognized principles of medical ethics of the veterinary profession as adopted by the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.