58-5a-401 - Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings.
58-5a-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings.
(1) The division shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew orshall revoke, suspend, or place on probation the license of a licensee who:
(a) does not meet the qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure under thischapter; or
(b) is guilty of a crime which, when considered with the functions and duties of a licenseeunder this chapter, demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
(2) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew orshall revoke, suspend, or place on probation the license of a licensee who:
(a) is guilty of unlawful conduct related to practice under this chapter or unprofessionalconduct as defined in this chapter, Section 58-1-501, or rules made under either;
(b) has obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this title by fraud or willfulmisrepresentation; or
(c) has had a license or certification to practice in any profession or occupation subjectedto disciplinary action which demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, orwelfare, when considered with the activities regulated under this chapter.
Amended by Chapter 12, 1994 General Session