KRS 309.339: Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license, suspension or

revocation of a license, administrative reprimand, probation, or fine --

Hearing.

(1) The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a

license, may issue an administrative reprimand, or may impose probationary

conditions or fines not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) when the licensee

has engaged in unprofessional conduct that has endangered or is likely to

endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Unprofessional conduct

shall include the following:

(a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud, misrepresentation,

concealment of material facts, or making a false statement to the board;

(b) Being convicted of a felony in any court if any act for which the licensee

or applicant for license was convicted is determined by the board to have

a direct bearing on whether the person is trustworthy to serve the public

as a licensed diabetes educator, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B.

"Conviction," as used in this paragraph, shall include a finding or verdict

of guilty, an admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere in a court of

law;

(c) Violating any lawful order or administrative regulation promulgated by the

board;

(d) Violating any provision of KRS 309.325 to 309.339 or administrative

regulation promulgated by the board;

(e) Evidence of gross negligence or gross incompetence in the practice of

diabetes education; and

(f) Violating the standards of practice or the code of ethics as promulgated

by administrative regulations.

(2) All administrative hearings for the disciplinary action against a license or

certificate holder shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.