2016 Kentucky Revised Statutes
CHAPTER 317B - ESTHETICIANS
.045 Denial, suspension, probation, or revocation of license -- Grounds -- Administrative fine -- Hearing -- Mediation.

Download as PDF 317B.045 Denial, suspension, probation, or revocation of license -- Grounds -Administrative fine -- Hearing -- Mediation. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license, or may suspend, revoke, impose probationary conditions upon, impose an administrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or any combination thereof regarding proof of any applicant's or licensee's: (a) Conviction of a felony; (b) Gross malpractice or incompetence; (c) Mental or physical health that would endanger public health or safety; (d) False or deceptive practice or misrepresentation including advertising; (e) Practicing in an unlicensed salon or in a salon knowing that the practice is not in compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to this chapter; (f) Immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of the code of ethics; (g) Teaching in an unlicensed school or in a school knowing that the school is not in compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to KRS 317B.010 to 317B.060; or (h) Failure to comply with this chapter or the administrative regulations promulgated by the board. Payments in lieu of suspension collected by the board shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the trust and agency account of the board. The board may require retesting of any licensee upon proper showing of gross malpractice or incompetence on the part of the licensee. Three (3) years from the date of a revocation, any person whose license has been revoked may petition the board for reinstatement. The board shall investigate the petition and may reinstate the license upon a finding that the individual has complied with any terms prescribed by the board, including retesting, and is again able to competently engage in the practice of esthetics. At any time during the investigative or hearing processes, the board may enter into an agreed order or accept an assurance of voluntary compliance with the licensee which effectively deals with the complaint. The board may utilize mediation as a technique in reasonably handling disciplinary matters. The board may appoint any member or members of the board, any staff member, or any other person or combination thereof to serve in the mediation process. The board may reconsider, modify, or reverse its probation, suspension, or other disciplinary action. Effective: July 12, 2012 History: Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 23, effective July 12, 2012. -- Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 8, effective June 24, 2003.