Sec. 08.84.120. - Refusal, revocation, and suspension of license. - Alaska Statutes

(a) The board may refuse to license an applicant, may refuse to renew the license of a person, and may suspend or revoke the license of a person who

(1) has obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or material misrepresentation;

(2) uses drugs or alcohol in a manner that affects the person's ability to practice physical therapy or occupational therapy competently and safely;

(3) has been convicted of a state or federal felony or other crime that affects the person's ability to practice competently and safely;

(4) is guilty, in the judgment of the board, of gross negligence or malpractice or has engaged in conduct contrary to the recognized standards of ethics of the physical therapy profession or the occupational therapy profession;

(5) has continued to practice physical therapy or occupational therapy after becoming unfit due to physical or mental disability;

(6) has failed to refer a patient to another qualified professional when the patient's condition is beyond the training or ability of the person;

(7) as a physical therapy assistant, has attempted to practice physical therapy that has not been initiated, supervised, and terminated by a licensed physical therapist; or

(8) as an occupational therapy assistant, has attempted to practice occupational therapy that has not been supervised by a licensed occupational therapist.

(b) The refusal or suspension of a license may be modified or rescinded if the person has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the board.