65-5911. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; grounds; procedure; reinstatement.

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(a)The secretary may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a license where the licensee or applicant:

(1)Has obtained, or attempted to obtain, a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;

(2)has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules and regulations adopted by the secretary;

(3)has been found guilty of a crime found by the secretary to have a direct bearing on whether such person should be entrusted to serve the public in the capacity of a dietitian;

(4)is mentally ill or physically disabled to an extent that impairs the individual's ability to engage in the practice of dietetics;

(5)has used any advertisement or solicitation which is false, misleading or deceptive to the general public or persons to whom the advertisement or solicitation is primarily directed;

(6)has violated any lawful order or rule and regulation of the secretary; or

(7)has violated any provision of this act.

(b)Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of a license may be ordered by the secretary after notice and hearing on the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act.

(c)A person whose license has been revoked may apply to the secretary for reinstatement. The secretary shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement. An applicant for reinstatement shall submit a reinstatement application and a reinstatement fee established by the secretary and fulfill the requirements established under subsection

(c)of K.S.A. 65-5909 and amendments thereto.