198B.4033 Suspension, revocation, or nonrenewal of license -- Grounds -- Hearing

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(1)Subject to a hearing conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, the

commissioner may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of an elevator

contractor or elevator mechanic for any of the following actions by the licensee:

(a)Use of false evidence or misrepresentation in an application for an elevator

contractor's or elevator mechanic's license;

(b)Attempting to transfer authority granted to the licensed contractor or mechanic

to another individual;

(c)Incompetency or negligence relating to elevator service, installation, repair, or

maintenance as determined by the commissioner;

(d)Conviction of a felony after July 1, 2011;

(e)Fraudulent or dishonest practices while engaging in the business of elevator

service, installation, repair, or maintenance;

(f)Aiding or abetting any person attempting to evade the provisions of KRS

198B.400 to 198B.540; or

(g)Violating any provision of KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540 or the administrative

regulations promulgated under KRS 198B.400 to 198B.540.

(2)Subject to a hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, the commissioner shall

revoke the license of an elevator contractor or elevator mechanic who continues to

work as if holding a valid license during a suspension imposed by the

commissioner.

(3)Any licensee who is aggrieved by a final order of the commissioner, resulting in the

suspension, refusal to renew, or revocation of his or her license may appeal to the

Circuit Court of the county of the licensee's place of business in accordance with

KRS Chapter 13B.

(4)Any reason for licensee discipline under subsection

(1)of this section may also

serve as the reason to deny an initial application for licensure as an elevator

contractor or elevator mechanic.