2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 90-691. Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew.

§ 90‑691.  Suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew.

(a)       The Committee may deny, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke an application or license or order probation or issue a reprimand if the applicant or licensee:

(1)       Gives false information or withholds material information from the Committee in procuring or attempting to procure a license.

(2)       Gives false information or withholds material information from the Committee during the course of an investigation conducted by the Committee.

(3)       Has been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a crime that indicates the person is unfit or incompetent to practice perfusion as defined in this Article or that indicates the person has deceived, defrauded, or endangered the public.

(4)       Has a habitual substance abuse or mental impairment that interferes with his or her ability to provide appropriate care as established by this Article or rules adopted by the Committee.

(5)       Has demonstrated gross negligence, incompetency, or misconduct in the practice of perfusion as defined in this Article.

(6)       Has had an application for licensure or a license to practice perfusion in another jurisdiction denied, suspended, or revoked for reasons that would be grounds for similar action in this State.

(7)       Has willfully violated any provision of this Article or rules adopted by the Committee.

(b)       The taking of any action authorized under subsection (a) of this section may be ordered by the Committee after a hearing is held in accordance with Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes. The Committee may reinstate a revoked license if it finds that the reasons for revocation no longer exist and that the person can reasonably be expected to perform the services authorized under this Article in a safe manner. (2005‑267, s. 1.)