§ 59-2040. Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew license - Probation, reprimand or denial of license.

The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:

1.  Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care;

2.  Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetency;

3.  Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;

4.  Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;

5.  Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;

6.  Has practiced respiratory care after the license has expired or has been suspended;

7.  Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;

8.  Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of the Respiratory Care Practice Act;

9.  Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the Board; or

10.  Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine.

Added by Laws 1995, c. 171, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.