§ 23-39-12 - Denial, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-39-12

   § 23-39-12  Denial, suspension, revocation,and reinstatement of licenses. – The board may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke any license inaccordance with the procedures set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act,chapter 35 of title 42, for any of the following causes:

   (1) Fraud in the procurement of any license under thischapter;

   (2) Imposition of any disciplinary action upon a person byany agency of another state which regulates respiratory care but not to exceedthe period or extent of that action;

   (3) Conviction of a crime which substantially relates to thequalifications, functions or duties of a respiratory care practitioner. Therecord of conviction or a certified copy thereof shall be conclusive evidenceof the conviction;

   (4) Impersonating or acting as a proxy for an applicant inany examination given under this chapter;

   (5) Habitual or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs;

   (6) Gross negligence in his or her practice as a respiratorycare practitioner;

   (7) Violating any of the provisions of this chapter or anyrules or regulations duly adopted under this chapter or aiding or abetting anyperson to violate the provisions of or any rules or regulations adopted underthis chapter;

   (8) Engaging in acts of unprofessional conduct as defined byrule and regulation; or

   (9) Committing any fraudulent, dishonest or corrupt act whichis substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of arespiratory care practitioner.