{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-317a.140","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 317A.140","heading":"Grounds for fine, reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or","body":"refusal to issue or renew license or permit.\n(1) The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or permit, or may suspend or\nrevoke a license or permit, impose probationary c onditions upon, impose an\nadministrative fine, issue a written reprimand or admonishment, or take any\ncombination of these actions regarding proof of any applicant's, permitee's, or\nlicensee's:\n(a) Conviction of a felony, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B;\n(b) Gross malpractice or incompetence;\n(c) Mental or physical health that would endanger public health or safety;\n(d) False or deceptive practice or misrepresentation including advertising;\n(e) Practicing in an unlicensed salon or in a salon knowing that the salon is not in\ncompliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board\npromulgated pursuant to this chapter;\n(f) Immoral conduct, unprofessional conduct, or a violation of the code of ethics;\n(g) Teaching in an unlicensed school or in a school knowing that the school is not\nin compliance with this chapter or the administrative regulations of the board\npromulgated pursuant to this chapter;\n(h) Failure to comply with the administrative regulations of the board.\n(2) Payments in lieu of suspension collected by the board shall be deposited in the State\nTreasury and credited to the general fund.\n(3) The board may require retesting of any licensee upon proper showing of gross\nmalpractice or incompetence on the part of the licensee.","path":["KRS Chapter 317A"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47217","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:58:14Z","sha256":"16e339ac0504bd857336119685855f4a728e7430e0fe02be5e03649a69d44df8","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-317a.130","next":"us-ky/krs-317a.145"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}