36-1934. Denial, revocation or suspension of
license; hearings; alternative sanctions


A. The director may deny, revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for
any of the following reasons:


1. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. The record of
the conviction or a certified copy from the clerk of the court where the conviction
occurred or from the judge of that court is sufficient evidence of conviction.


2. Securing a license under this chapter through fraud or deceit.


3. Unprofessional conduct, or incompetence in the conduct of his practice.


4. Using a false name or alias in the practice of his profession.


5. Violating any of the provisions of this chapter.


6. Failing to comply with existing federal regulations regarding the fitting and
dispensing of a hearing aid.


B. If the director determines pursuant to a hearing that grounds exist to revoke or
suspend a license, the director may do so permanently or for a fixed period of time and
may impose conditions as prescribed by rule.


C. The department may deny a license without holding a hearing. After receiving
notification of the denial, the applicant may request a hearing to review the denial.


D. The department shall conduct any hearing to revoke or suspend a license or
impose a civil penalty under section 36-1939 pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.


E. Instead of denying, revoking or suspending a license the director may file a
letter of concern, issue a decree of censure, prescribe a period of probation or restrict
or limit the practice of a licensee.


F. The director shall promptly notify a licensee's employer if the director
initiates a disciplinary action against the licensee.