{"data":{"id":"us-ak/as-08.38.040","jurisdiction":"us-ak","citation":"AS 08.38.040","heading":"Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license.","body":"The department may refuse to issue a license or impose a disciplinary sanction authorized under AS 08.01.075 on an individual licensed under this chapter when the department finds that the license applicant or licensee, as applicable,\n(1) secured or attempted to secure a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;\n(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing professional services or engaging in professional activities;\n(3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;\n(4) has been convicted of a felony or of another crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;\n(5) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter, or with an order of the department;\n(6) continued dietetics or nutrition practice after becoming unfit due to\n(A) professional incompetence;\n(B) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or a drug that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;\n(C) physical or mental disability; or\n(7) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients.","path":["Title 8. Business and Professions.","Chapter 38. Dietitians and Nutritionists."],"source_url":"https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#08.38.040","current_through":"Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T06:16:30Z","sha256":"2bb7b2710e831c9fee26ae6e71b5afa5348e64b59ae0b9a5ae7a00afc293df1d","source_id":"us-ak","stale":false,"prev":"us-ak/as-08.38.030","next":"us-ak/as-08.38.050"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}