The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license, or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or permit holder, or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person: (a) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care; (b) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes of incompetence; (c) Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages; (d) Is addicted to or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics; a (e) Is convicted of a felony that materially affects the person's ability to safely practice respiratory care; (f) Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct as determined by the board of respiratory care; (g) Has practiced respiratory care after his or her license or permit has expired, been suspended or revoked; (h) Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained orL issued; or (i) Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this article.
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