Refusal, revocation, etc., of certificate or license.
(a) The board may refuse to grant, or may revoke or suspend a license or a certificate of registration upon proof of violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the board.
(b)(1) The board may, for any of the following reasons, refuse to grant or renew, or may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of registration of any applicant, licensee, or holder who:
a. Is found guilty of fraud or dishonest conduct in taking the examination.
b. Has been convicted of a felony or gross immorality, or is guilty of grossly unprofessional or dishonest conduct.
c. Is addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor or to the use of drugs to an extent that he or she is rendered unfit to practice any profession regulated by the board.
d. Advertises by means of knowingly false or deceptive statements.
e. Fails to display his or her license or certificate as required by this chapter.
(2) The board may not refuse to grant, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend any license or certificate without a hearing. The affected applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate shall be given at least 20 days' notice in writing of the hearing, specifying the reasons for the action by the board and any offense charged. Notice may be served by registered or certified mail to the last known residence or business address of the applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate. The hearing shall be held in Montgomery County at a time and place prescribed by the board.
(c) In addition to any disciplinary powers authorized by this section, the board may levy and collect an administrative fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation for serious violations of this chapter or the rules or regulations of the board.
Refusal, revocation, etc., of certificate or license.
(a) The board may refuse to grant, or may revoke or suspend a license or a certificate of registration upon proof of violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the board.
(b)(1) The board may, for any of the following reasons, refuse to grant or renew, or may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of registration of any applicant, licensee, or holder who:
a. Is found guilty of fraud or dishonest conduct in taking the examination.
b. Has been convicted of a felony or gross immorality, or is guilty of grossly unprofessional or dishonest conduct.
c. Is addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor or to the use of drugs to an extent that he or she is rendered unfit to practice any profession regulated by the board.
d. Advertises by means of knowingly false or deceptive statements.
e. Fails to display his or her license or certificate as required by this chapter.
(2) The board may not refuse to grant, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend any license or certificate without a hearing. The affected applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate shall be given at least 20 days' notice in writing of the hearing, specifying the reasons for the action by the board and any offense charged. Notice may be served by registered or certified mail to the last known residence or business address of the applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate. The hearing shall be held in Montgomery County at a time and place prescribed by the board.
(c) In addition to any disciplinary powers authorized by this section, the board may levy and collect an administrative fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation for serious violations of this chapter or the rules or regulations of the board.
Refusal, revocation, etc., of certificate or license.
(a) The board may refuse to grant, or may revoke or suspend a license or a certificate of registration upon proof of violation of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated by the board.
(b)(1) The board may, for any of the following reasons, refuse to grant or renew, or may revoke or suspend the license or certificate of registration of any applicant, licensee, or holder who:
a. Is found guilty of fraud or dishonest conduct in taking the examination.
b. Has been convicted of a felony or gross immorality, or is guilty of grossly unprofessional or dishonest conduct.
c. Is addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor or to the use of drugs to an extent that he or she is rendered unfit to practice any profession regulated by the board.
d. Advertises by means of knowingly false or deceptive statements.
e. Fails to display his or her license or certificate as required by this chapter.
(2) The board may not refuse to grant, refuse to renew, revoke, or suspend any license or certificate without a hearing. The affected applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate shall be given at least 20 days' notice in writing of the hearing, specifying the reasons for the action by the board and any offense charged. Notice may be served by registered or certified mail to the last known residence or business address of the applicant, licensee, or holder of a certificate. The hearing shall be held in Montgomery County at a time and place prescribed by the board.
(c) In addition to any disciplinary powers authorized by this section, the board may levy and collect an administrative fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) per violation for serious violations of this chapter or the rules or regulations of the board.
