The following may be grounds for denial of a license:
- (1) Failure to meet any requirement or standard established by law or by rules and regulations adopted by the Board.
- (2) Engaging in fraud, misrepresentation, deception, or concealment of a material fact in applying for or securing licensure or taking any examination required for licensure.
- (3) A course of conduct that would be grounds for discipline under Chapter 798-X-7-.03.
- (4) Having disciplinary action pending or having a license denied, conditionally issued, reprimanded, placed on probation, suspended, revoked, or voluntarily surrendered in another state, territory or country.
- (5) Having been court-martialed or administratively discharged by a branch of the United States Armed Forces for any act or conduct that would constitute grounds for discipline in this state under Chapter 798-X-7-.03.
(6) Failure to produce evidence of good moral character.
- (a) The decision as to whether the applicant is of good moral character is within the discretion of the Board.
- (b) Failure to show good moral character includes but is not limited to a criminal history or pattern of illegal conduct or disregard for the law.
- (7) Any other reasons authorized by law.
Author: The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-27B-1 thru 34-27B-17.
History: New Rule: Filed May 16, 2005; refilled August 10, 2005; effective September 14, 2005.