2021 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 317A - Cosmetologists 317A.140 Grounds for fine, reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew license or permit.
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317A.140
Grounds for fine, reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or
refusal to issue or renew license or permit.
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The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit, or may suspend or
revoke a license or permit, impose probationary conditions upon, impose an
administrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or take any
combination of these actions regarding proof of any applicant's, permitee's, or
licensee's:
(a) Conviction of a felony, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B;
(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 salon 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 this chapter;
(h) Failure to comply with the administrative regulations of the board.
Payments in lieu of suspension collected by the board shall be deposited in the State
Treasury and credited to the general fund.
The board may require retesting of any licensee upon proper showing of gross
malpractice or incompetence on the part of the licensee.
Effective: March 30, 2018
History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 46, sec. 25, effective March 30, 2018. -Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 62, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2012
Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 13, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch.
202, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 354, sec. 14.
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