KRS 317A.140: Grounds for fine, reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or

refusal to issue or renew license or permit.

(1) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit, or may suspend or

revoke a license or permit, impose probationary c onditions upon, impose an

administrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or take any

combination of these actions regarding proof of any applicant's, permitee's, or

licensee's:

(a) Conviction of a felony, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B;

(b) Gross malpractice or incompetence;

(c) Mental or physical health that would endanger public health or safety;

(d) False or deceptive practice or misrepresentation including advertising;

(e) Practicing in an unlicensed salon or in a salon knowing that the salon is not in

compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board

promulgated pursuant to this chapter;

(f) Immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of the code of ethics;

(g) Teaching in an unlicensed school or in a school knowing that the school is not

in compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board

promulgated pursuant to this chapter;

(h) Failure to comply with the administrative regulations of the board.

(2) Payments in lieu of suspension collected by the board shall be deposited in the State

Treasury and credited to the general fund.

(3) The board may require retesting of any licensee upon proper showing of gross

malpractice or incompetence on the part of the licensee.