Sec. 08.38.040. Grounds for suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue a license.

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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,

(1)secured or attempted to secure a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;

(2)engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing professional services or engaging in professional activities;

(3)advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;

(4)has been convicted of a felony or of another crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;

(5)failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter, or with an order of the department;

(6)continued dietetics or nutrition practice after becoming unfit due to

(A)professional incompetence;

(B)addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or a drug that impairs the licensee's ability to practice safely;

(C)physical or mental disability; or

(7)engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to patients.