2019 Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Chapter 38. Dietitians and Nutritionists
Sec. 08.38.040. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license.
The department may refuse to issue a license or impose a disciplinary sanction authorized under AS 08.01.075 on an individual licensed under this chapter when the department finds that the license applicant or licensee, as applicable,
(1) secured or attempted to secure a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;
(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing professional services or engaging in professional activities;
(3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;
(4) has been convicted of a felony or of another crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;
(5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter, or with an order of the department;
(6) continued dietetics or nutrition practice after becoming unfit due to
(A) professional incompetence;
(B) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or a drug that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;
(C) physical or mental disability; or
(7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients.
