36-4C-15. Revocation, suspension or cancellation of license or permit--Grounds.

The license or temporary permit of a respiratory care practitioner may be revoked, suspended or cancelled upon any one of the following grounds:

(1)    The licensee or temporary permit holder is guilty of fraud in the practice of respiratory care;

(2)    The licensee or temporary permit holder is engaged in the practice of respiratory care under a false or assumed name and has not registered that name or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name;

(3)    The licensee or temporary permit holder is determined by a medical examiner to be addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics or stimulants to the extent that it incapacitates him for the performance of his professional duties;

(4)    The physical or mental condition of the licensee or permit holder is determined by a medical examiner to be such as to jeopardize or endanger those who seek treatment from the licensee. A majority of the board may demand an examination of the licensee or permit holder by a competent medical examiner selected by the board at the board's expense. If the licensee or permit holder fails to submit to the examination, this constitutes immediate grounds for suspension of his license or permit;

(5)    The licensee or temporary permit holder obtains or attempts to obtain a license, renewal thereof or temporary permit by bribery or fraudulent representation;

(6)    The licensee or temporary permit holder is guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the board or violation of the code of ethics adopted and published by the board;

(7)    The licensee or temporary permit holder makes a false statement on any form promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter or the rules adopted by the board;

(8)    The licensee or temporary permit holder has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this chapter;

(9)    The licensee or temporary permit holder has been convicted of any crimes related to health care or the delivery of health care.

Source: SL 1993, ch 273, § 15.