2006 Kansas Code - 65-1947

      65-1947.   Same; grounds for revocation, suspension, refusal to issue or renew licenses; probation of licensee. The board may revoke, suspend, refuse to issue a license or renewal or place on probation any licensee upon proof that a person or licensee:

      (a)   Has been convicted of a violation under K.S.A. 65-1942;

      (b)   has been convicted in this or any other state of a crime related to the practice of tattooing or body piercing;

      (c)   has knowingly misrepresented, misstated or failed to disclose personal qualifications or other information necessary to practice tattooing or body piercing in any communication to the board or the department;

      (d)   has used, caused or promoted the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, warranty, label, insignia or any other representation, however disseminated or published, that is false, misleading or deceptive;

      (e)   has knowingly deceived the public by acting in a manner as to mislead clients as to the person's professional status;

      (f)   has employed directly or indirectly any suspended or unlicensed person to perform any tattooing or body piercing covered by this act;

      (g)   has permitted another person to use the license;

      (h)   has practiced tattooing or body piercing under a false, misleading or deceptive name;

      (i)   has failed, if a licensed permanent color technician and tattoo artist or if licensed to perform body piercing, to maintain a business address and telephone number at which the licensee may be reached during business hours;

      (j)   has failed, if a nonpracticing permanent color technician and tattoo artist or a person licensed to perform body piercing, to provide the board with a home address and telephone number;

      (k)   has failed to properly and reasonably accept responsibility for the actions of employees;

      (l)   has practiced tattooing or body piercing with a mental or physical illness that affects ability to perform or endangers the public;

      (m)   has demonstrated gross incompetence in performing tattooing or body piercing; or

      (n)   has violated any of the provisions of this act or rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this act.

      History:   L. 1996, ch. 138, § 8; Jan. 1, 1997.