What are the consequences of non-compliance for a PMK professional?

• A. Investigations, sanctions, license actions, fines, and reputational harm
• B. Minor warning only
• C. No consequences
• D. Automatic license revocation without process

Answer: (A)

When professional conduct rules are breached, accountability mechanisms kick in to protect the public and maintain trust in the profession. The consequences are typically multi-faceted and serious: investigations to determine what happened, sanctions if a violation is found, license actions such as suspension or revocation when warranted, fines to reflect the gravity of the breach, and reputational harm that can affect future opportunities and credibility. This full spectrum shows that non-compliance carries real, lasting impact beyond a single misstep.

A minor warning might occur in very limited, non-serious situations, but it does not capture the range of possible outcomes, and non-compliance certainly does not carry no consequences. Licenses are not revoked automatically without due process; there are established procedures, reviews, and opportunities to respond before any license action is taken.