1. (1) The Board may, through the processes set out in M.G.L. c. 30A, M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 61 through 65, and 801 CMR 1.00 et seq., take disciplinary action against any Physical Therapy Facility. Grounds for disciplinary action shall include, but shall not be limited to:

   1. (a) Violation of any provision of 259 CMR 6.00 et seq.;

   2. (b) Unlicensed practice at the Physical Therapy Facility or arranged through the Physical Therapy Facility. Unlicensed practice includes practice by an individual who:

      1. 1. Has never held a license to render care within the discipline in which he or she is acting;
      2. 2. Has let his or her license to practice lapse, Expire, or become inactive;
      3. 3. Has had her or his license to practice suspended or revoked; or
      4. 4. Has voluntarily surrendered his or her license.

   3. (c) Where a person having more than ten percent ownership interest, company officer, principal, PT Compliance Officer, or any employee of the Physical Therapy Facility:

      1. 1. Violates or permits the violation of any of the Grounds for Disciplinary Action under 259 CMR;
      2. 2. Interferes with or obstructs the Board or its agent in the performance of the Board's duties;
      3. 3. Is sanctioned for violations of state or federal laws regarding insurance fraud; or
      4. 4. Solicits, facilitates, or otherwise permits illicit behavior.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

259 CMR 5.00: M.G.L. c. 112, § 23M½ and 23P½.

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