§ 5-29-12 - Refusal of licensure.
SECTION 5-29-12
§ 5-29-12 Refusal of licensure. – (a) The director upon recommendation from the board shall, after due notice anda hearing in accordance with procedures set forth in this chapter, refuse togrant the original license provided for in this chapter to any podiatristand/or applicant who is not of good moral character, who does not meet therequirements for licensure set forth in this chapter and regulationsestablished by the board or director, who has violated any law involving moralturpitude or affecting the ability of any podiatrist and/or applicant topractice podiatry or who has been found guilty in another state of conductwhich if committed in Rhode Island would constitute unprofessional conduct asdefined by the general laws and regulations adopted pursuant to the generallaws.
(b) The director shall serve a copy of the decision or rulingupon any person whose original certificate has been refused.