The following constitute misconduct and are grounds for the department denying initial licensure to or the disciplinary panel taking disciplinary action against a person who:
- (1) used a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or document or committed a fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest act in applying for licensure under this chapter;
- (2) has had his license to practice massage/bodywork from another state or jurisdiction canceled, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted;
- (3) has violated a provision of this chapter, a regulation promulgated under this chapter, or an order of the department or the disciplinary panel;
- (4) has intentionally or knowingly, directly or indirectly, aided or abetted in the violation or conspiracy to violate this chapter or a regulation promulgated under this chapter;
- (5) has intentionally used a fraudulent statement in a document connected to the practice of massage/bodywork or has made false, deceptive, or misleading statements in the practice of massage/bodywork or in advertising;
- (6) has obtained fees or assisted in obtaining fees under intentionally fraudulent circumstances;
- (7) has committed dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct that is likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;
- (8) lacks the professional or ethical competence to practice massage/bodywork;
- (9) has been convicted of or has pled guilty to or nolo contendere to a felony or a crime which directly relates to the practice or ability to practice massage/bodywork;
- (10) has practiced massage/bodywork while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or uses alcohol or drugs to such a degree as to render him unfit to practice massage/bodywork;
- (11) has sustained a physical or mental disability, as determined by a physician, which renders further practice by the licensee dangerous to the public.