1996 Alaska Statutes
TITLE 08 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 08.11. AUDIOLOGISTS
Sec. 08.11.090. Disciplinary sanctions.

(a) When it finds that an audiologist has committed an act listed in AS 08.11.080 , the department may impose the following sanctions singly or in combination:

(1) permanently revoke a license to practice;

(2) suspend a license for a determinate period of time;

(3) censure a licensee;

(4) issue a letter of reprimand;

(5) place a licensee on probationary status and require the licensee to

(A) report regularly to the department on matters involving the basis of probation;

(B) limit practice to those areas prescribed;

(C) continue professional education until a satisfactory degree of skill has been attained in those areas determined by the department to need improvement;

(6) impose limitations or conditions on the practice of a licensee.

(b) The department may withdraw a limitation, condition, or probationary status if it finds that the deficiency that required the sanction has been remedied.

(c) The department may summarily suspend a license before final hearing or during the appeals process if the department finds that the licensee poses a clear and immediate danger to the public welfare and safety if the licensee continues to practice. An individual whose license is suspended under this subsection is entitled to a hearing by the department no later than seven days after the effective date of the order. The individual may appeal the suspension after the hearing to the superior court.

(d) The department may reinstate a license that has been suspended or revoked if the department finds after a hearing that the individual is able to practice with reasonable skill and safety.

(e) One year after revocation of a license issued under this chapter, the individual whose license was revoked may reapply for the license. The department may require an examination for reinstatement.