Section 40-47-1005 - Misconduct mandating revocation or denial of licenseMisconduct constituting grounds for revocation, suspension, probation, reprimand, restrictions, or denial of a license must be found when a PA:
(1) has knowingly allowed himself or herself to be misrepresented as a physician;(2) has filed or has had filed on his or her behalf with the board any false, fraudulent, or forged statement or documents;(3) has performed any work assignment, task, or other activity which is not on the PA scope of practice guidelines;(4) misuses alcohol or drugs to such a degree to render him or her unfit to practice as a PA;(5) has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or drugs;(6) has sustained any physical or mental disability which renders further practice dangerous to the public;(7) has engaged in any dishonorable or unethical conduct that is likely to deceive or harm patients;(8) has used or made any false or fraudulent statement in any document connected with practice or licensure as a PA;(9) has obtained or assisted another person in obtaining fees under dishonorable, false, or fraudulent circumstances;(10) has violated or conspired with another person to violate any provision of this article; or(11) otherwise demonstrates a lack of the ethical or professional competence required to act as a PA.Amended by 2019 S.C. Acts, Act No. 32 (SB 132),s 2, eff. 8/11/2019.2000 Act No. 359, Section 1.