Section 160. Grounds for disciplinary action or denial of licensure

The board may take disciplinary action or deny a license for any of the following causes:

1. Conviction of a felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

2. Procuring of a license by fraud or misrepresentation;

3. Misuse of drugs or alcohol to the extent that it interferes with professional functioning;

4. Negligence in professional conduct or violation of practice standards including but not limited to this chapter;

5. Performing functions outside areas of competency;

6. Mental, emotional, or physical incompetence to practice the profession;

7. Failure to comply with the continued competency requirements set forth in this chapter; or

8. Violating or aiding and abetting another to violate any statute applicable to the practice of the profession regulated or any provision of this chapter.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR565-01-2 § 7.2, eff. June 22, 1988; amended, Volume 07, Issue 10, eff. March 13, 1991; Volume 09, Issue 07, eff. January 27, 1993; Volume 10, Issue 07, eff. January 27, 1994; Volume 16, Issue 02, eff. November 10, 1999; Volume 17, Issue 18, eff. June 20, 2001.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3606.1 of the Code of Virginia.