Which of the following represents a permissible disciplinary action that the Board may take against a licensee?

• A. Fine only
• B. Suspension up to 3 years
• C. Fines, suspension, or revocation
• D. None of the above

Answer: (C)

Disciplinary power for a professional licensing board includes more than one type of sanction to fit different violations and protect the public. The Board can impose monetary penalties (fines) and can change a license’s status, ranging from temporary suspension to permanent revocation. That broad authority—fining, suspending, or revoking a license—is why the option listing all three best reflects what the Board may permissibly do.

A fine only is too limited because more serious or repeated misconduct may warrant suspension or revocation. A suspension up to a fixed period is also too narrow because revocation is a possible outcome in some cases. “None of the above” isn’t correct since those powers do exist.