32-2023. Application; denial; hearing


A. An applicant for licensure or certification shall file a completed application
as required by the board. The applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in
section 32-2029.


B. The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, a licensee or a
certificate holder for any of the following:


1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the
initial application, renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or
certificate.


2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate.


3. Committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor
involving moral turpitude. In either case conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction
is conclusive evidence of the commission.


4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the
examination or the examination process, including using in any manner recalled or
memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity, failing to comply with
all test center security procedures, communicating or attempting to communicate with
other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or
portions or questions.


5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-2044.


C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or
for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this section, the board must inform an
applicant of those specific deficiencies. On receipt of a written request by an applicant
who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application, the board shall hold a
hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.