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20 CFR §416.1545

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When we have evidence that a representative fails to meet our qualification requirements or has violated the rules governing dealings with us, we may begin proceedings to suspend or disqualify that individual from acting in a representational capacity before us. We may file charges seeking such sanctions when we have evidence that a representative:
  1. (a)Does not meet the qualifying requirements described in § 416.1505;
  2. (b)Has violated the affirmative duties or engaged in the prohibited actions set forth in § 416.1540;
  3. (c)Has been convicted of a violation under section 1631(d) of the Act;
  4. (d)Has been, by reason of misconduct, disbarred or suspended from any bar or court to which he or she was previously admitted to practice (see § 416.1570(a));
  5. (e)Has been, by reason of misconduct, disqualified from participating in or appearing before any Federal program or agency (see § 416.1570(a)); or
  6. (f)Who, as a non-attorney, has been removed from practice or suspended by a professional licensing authority for reasons that reflect on the person's character, integrity, judgment, reliability, or fitness to serve as a fiduciary.