Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 36-1934 - Denial, revocation or suspension of license; hearings; alternative sanctionsA. The director may deny, revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons:1. Being convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. The record of the conviction or a certified copy from the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred or from the judge of that court is sufficient evidence of conviction.2. Securing a license under this chapter through fraud or deceit.3. Committing unprofessional conduct or incompetence in the conduct of the licensee's practice.4. Using a false name or alias in the licensee's professional practice.5. Violating any of the provisions of this chapter.6. Failing to comply with existing federal regulations regarding fitting and dispensing a hearing aid.B. If the director determines pursuant to a hearing that grounds exist to revoke or suspend a license, the director may do so permanently or for a fixed period of time and may impose conditions as prescribed by rule.C. The department may deny a license without holding a hearing. After receiving notification of the denial, the applicant may request a hearing to review the denial.D. The department shall conduct any hearing to revoke or suspend a license or impose a civil penalty under section 36-1939 pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.E. Instead of denying, revoking or suspending a license, the director may file a letter of concern, issue a decree of censure, prescribe a period of probation or restrict or limit the practice of a licensee.Amended by L. 2021, ch. 250,s. 8, eff. 9/29/2021.