(a) The license of a radiologic technologist, licensed technologist, or limited licensed technologist may be suspended or revoked, or the individual may be censured, reprimanded, or otherwise sanctioned by the State Board of Health in accordance with the provisions and procedures of this act if, after due process, it is found that the individual:

1. (1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license;
2. (2) Has been convicted of a felony listed under Arkansas Code § 17-3-102;
3. (3) Is or has been afflicted with any medical problem, disability, or addiction, that, in the opinion of the board, would impair professional competence;
4. (4) Has knowingly aided and abetted a person who is not a radiologic technologist, licensed technologist, or limited licensed technologist, or otherwise authorized by the act or this part, to perform the duties of a license holder;
5. (5) Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of duties permitted a license holder under the act or this part;
6. (6) Has impersonated a license holder or former license holder or is performing the duties of a radiologic technologist, licensed technologist, or limited licensed technologist under an assumed name;
7. (7) Has been found guilty of violations of the Code of Ethics as established by this part;
8. (8) Has applied ionizing radiation without the prescription of a licensed practitioner;
9. (9) Has interpreted a diagnostic image for a fee;
10. (10) Is, or has been found, guilty of incompetence or negligence in his or her performances as a license holder; or
11. (11) Failed to comply with any provision of the act or this part.

(b)

1. (1) Proceedings against the holder of a license shall be instituted by filing a written charge or charges with the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee.

2. (2) The charge or charges may be brought by:

   1. (A) A person;
   2. (B) A corporation;
   3. (C) An association;
   4. (D) A public officer; or
   5. (E) The board.

3. (3) The chairperson of the committee shall appoint a subcommittee of three (3) committee members to:

   1. (A) Examine the charge or charges; and
   2. (B) Prepare a written recommendation to the committee stating whether the charge or charges should be:

(i) Dismissed; or

1. (ii) Brought against the licensee.
2. (4) If the committee determines that the charge or charges contain sufficient merit, the chairperson shall set a time and place for a hearing.
3. (5) A copy of the charge or charges, together with the notice of the time and place of the hearing, shall be served on the person charged either in person or by registered mail at least thirty (30) days before the date set for the hearing.
4. (6) The accused shall have the right to appear at the hearing with counsel, to answer the charge or charges, cross-examine witnesses, and produce evidence and witnesses in his or her defense.

5. (7) The committee shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the appearance of witnesses and take testimony under oath.

   1. (c) Any licensee who violates any provision of the act, or any rule or order made pursuant to the act shall be subject to a:
6. (1) Cease and desist order; and

7. (2) Fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) per incident.

   1. (d) All hearings and appeals shall be pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, as amended, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.