2006 Alabama Code - Section 34-24-217 — Grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of license.

The board shall refuse to issue a license to any person and, after notice and hearing in accordance with its regulations and rules, shall suspend or revoke the license of any person who has:

(1) Practiced physical therapy other than upon the referral of a physician licensed to practice medicine or surgery, and a dentist licensed to practice dentistry; or practiced as a physical therapist assistant other than under the direction of a registered physical therapist;

(2) Used drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent which affects his professional competency;

(3) Been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude;

(4) Obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;

(5) Been grossly negligent in the practice of physical therapy or in acting as a physical therapist assistant;

(6) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;

(7) Been guilty of conduct unbecoming a person registered as a physical therapist or licensed as a physical therapist assistant or of conduct detrimental to the best interest of the public;

(8) Been convicted of violating any state or federal narcotic law;

(9) Treated or undertaken to treat human ailments otherwise than by physical therapy as defined in this article;

(10) Advertised unethically according to standards as set by the board; or

(11) Failed or refused to obey any lawful order or regulation of the board.

(Acts 1965, No. 476, p. 686, §12; Acts 1969, No. 622, p. 1128, §11; Acts 1982, No. 82-189, p. 218, §4.)

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