(a) The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke or suspend a license for any of the following, but is not limited to:

1. (1) Violation of a provision of the Dietetics Practice Act, Arkansas Code § 17-83-101 et seq., or the rules adopted by the board;
2. (2) Engaging in unprofessional conduct or gross incompetence as defined by the rules of the board or violating standards of professional responsibility adopted and published by the board; or
3. (3) Conviction of a felony listed under Arkansas Code § 17-2-102.

(b) The board may deny approval of an application from an applicant who is either licensed by another state or a registered dietitian, if the board has determined that the applicant may be:

1. (1) In violation of that state’s act or rules of the licensing authority, if applicable;
2. (2) In violation of a provision of the Dietetics Practice Act or the rules adopted by the board;
3. (3) Engaging in unprofessional conduct or gross incompetence as defined by the rules of the board or violating standards of professional responsibility adopted and published by the board; or
4. (4) Convicted of a felony listed under Arkansas Code § 17-2-102.

(d)

1. (1) The grounds or basis for the proposed denial of a license will be set forth in writing by the board.
2. (2) Any hearing on the denial of a license will be conducted in accordance with Arkansas Code §§ 25-15-208 and 25-15-213, and unless otherwise provided by law, the applicant has the burden of establishing entitlement to the license.