2016 Alaska Statutes
Title 08 - BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 08.61 - MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Sec. 08.61.060 Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions..

After a hearing, the board may impose a disciplinary sanction under AS 08.01.075 on a person licensed under this chapter if the board finds that the person

(1) secured a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;

(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing massage therapy services or engaging in massage therapy;

(3) advertised massage therapy services in a false or misleading manner;

(4) has been convicted of a felony or another crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;

(5) intentionally or negligently engaged in, or permitted a person under the licensed massage therapist's supervision to engage in, client care that did not conform to minimum professional standards, whether or not actual injury to the client occurred;

(6) failed to comply with a provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted under this chapter, or an order of the board;

(7) continued to practice after becoming unfit because of

(A) professional incompetence; or

(B) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or another drug that impairs the ability to practice safely; or

(8) engaged in unethical conduct or sexual misconduct in connection with the delivery of massage therapy services to a client.