K.S.A. 65-6508: Denial, revocation, suspension or limitation of license; grounds.

The secretary shall deny, revoke, suspend or limit the license provided for in this act for any of the following reasons:

(a) Making a false statement on an application for a license, or any other document required by the secretary;

(b) engaging or attempting to engage, or representing oneself as so entitled, to perform procedures not authorized in the license;

(c) demonstrating incompetence or making consistent negligent errors in tests or procedures;

(d) engaging in dishonorable, unethical or unprofessional conduct, as defined by rules and regulations;

(e) providing professional services while mentally incompetent, under the influence of alcohol or narcotic or controlled substance that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication;

(f) violating or aiding and abetting in a violation of any provisions of this act or any of the rules or regulations adopted under this act; or

(g) having been convicted of a crime found by the secretary to have a direct bearing on whether one should be entrusted to serve the public in the capacity of a speech-language pathologist or audiologist.