(1) The department will follow all statutes, rules, and policies relating to discipline of licensees under this chapter and 37-1-410 , MCA.

(2) In addition to the activities set forth in 37-1-410 , MCA, the following activities are also deemed by the department to be unprofessional conduct:

(a) uncorrected violations of the Montana state elevator code as adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry's Building Codes Bureau;

(b) failing to comply with all provisions of state law relating to workers' compensation insurance, unemployment insurance and independent contracting; and

(c) failure to comply with continuing education requirements set forth in ARM 24.142.2103.

(3) Upon findings of unprofessional conduct as defined in (1) and determined in accordance with the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, the department may impose sanctions including, but not limited to, those allowed by or listed in 37-1-406 , MCA.