KRS 310.042: Conduct warranting denial, refusal to renew, or suspension or

revocation of license or certificate or disciplinary action -- Administrative

hearing.

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

revoke a license or certificate, or issue orders to cease and desist from certain

conduct or to otherwise discipline an applicant, a licensee, a certificate holder,

or a person found guilty of violating any provisions of this chapter, if that person

has:

(a) Attempted to or obtained licensure or certification by fraud or

misrepresentation;

(b) Engaged in habitual intoxication or unprofessional conduct, including, but

not limited to, willful acts of negligence or a pattern of continued and

repeated malpractice, negligence, or incompetence in the course of

professional practice;

(c) Engaged in habitual intoxication or personal misuse of any drug,

narcotics, or controlled substances so as to adversely affect his ability to

practice;

(d) Been convicted of a crime as defined in KRS 335B.010, if in accordance

with KRS Chapter 335B;

(e) Violated any lawful order or ruling of the board or any administrative

regulation promulgated by the board; or

(f) Violated any provisions of this chapter.

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

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