(1) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit, or may suspend or revoke a license or permit, impose probationary conditions upon, impose an administrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or take any combination of these actions regarding proof of any applicant's, permitee's, or licensee's:
- (a) Conviction of a felony, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B;
- (b) Gross malpractice or incompetence;
- (c) Mental or physical health that would endanger public health or safety;
- (d) False or deceptive practice or misrepresentation including advertising;
- (e) Practicing in an unlicensed salon or in a salon knowing that the salon is not in compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to this chapter;
- (f) Immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of the code of ethics;
- (g) Teaching in an unlicensed school or in a school knowing that the school is not in compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to this chapter;
- (h) Failure to comply with the administrative regulations of the board.
- (2) Payments in lieu of suspension collected by the board shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the general fund.
- (3) The board may require retesting of any licensee upon proper showing of gross malpractice or incompetence on the part of the licensee.
Effective: March 30, 2018
History: Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 46, sec. 25, effective March 30, 2018. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 158, sec. 62, effective June 29, 2017. -- Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 152, sec. 13, effective July 12, 2012. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 202, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 354, sec. 14.