§ 90-363. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 90‑363. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.

(a)        The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspendor revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a license if thelicensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the followingconduct:

(1)        Employment of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation inobtaining or attempting to obtain a license, or the renewal of a license;

(2)        Committing an act or acts of malpractice, gross negligenceor incompetence in the practice of dietetics/nutrition;

(3)        Practicing as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist without acurrent license;

(4)        Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury tothe public;

(5)        Conviction of or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to anycrime involving moral turpitude;

(6)        Adjudication of insanity or incompetency, until proof ofrecovery from the condition can be established;

(7)        Engaging in any act or practice violative of any of theprovisions of this Article or any rule adopted by the Board, or aiding,abetting or assisting any person in such a violation.

(b)        Denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation orimposition of probationary conditions upon a license may be ordered by theBoard after a hearing held in accordance with Chapter 150B of the GeneralStatutes and rules adopted by the Board.  An application may be made to theBoard for reinstatement of a revoked license if the revocation has been ineffect for at least one year. (1991, c. 668, s. 1.)