2022 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 309 - Miscellaneous occupations and professions 309.339 Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license, suspension or revocation of a license, administrative reprimand, probation, or fine -- Hearing.
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309.339
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license, suspension or
revocation of a license, administrative reprimand, probation, or fine -Hearing.
(1)
(2)
The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a
license, may issue an administrative reprimand, or may impose probationary
conditions or fines not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) when the licensee
has engaged in unprofessional conduct that has endangered or is likely to
endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Unprofessional conduct
shall include the following:
(a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud, misrepresentation,
concealment of material facts, or making a false statement to the board;
(b) Being convicted of a felony in any court if any act for which the licensee
or applicant for license was convicted is determined by the board to have
a direct bearing on whether the person is trustworthy to serve the public
as a licensed diabetes educator, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B.
"Conviction," as used in this paragraph, shall include a finding or verdict
of guilty, an admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere in a court of
law;
(c) Violating any lawful order or administrative regulation promulgated by the
board;
(d) Violating any provision of KRS 309.325 to 309.339 or administrative
regulation promulgated by the board;
(e) Evidence of gross negligence or gross incompetence in the practice of
diabetes education; and
(f) Violating the standards of practice or the code of ethics as promulgated
by administrative regulations.
All administrative hearings for the disciplinary action against a license or
certificate holder shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.
Effective:June 29, 2017
History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 44, effective June 29, 2017. -Created 2011 Ky. Acts ch. 87, sec. 8, effective June 8, 2011.
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