65-7313. Denial, revocation, suspension or limitation of or refusal to renew license; grounds; censure, reprimand or fine of licensee; administrative procedure; conduct prohibited during license suspension. (a) The license of a radiologic technologist may be limited, suspended or revoked, or the licensee may be censured, reprimanded, fined pursuant to K.S.A. 65-2863a, and amendments thereto, or otherwise sanctioned by the board or an application for licensure may be denied if it is found that the licensee or applicant:

(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of a license;

(2) has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license discharged or acquitted or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights in which case the license shall be restored;

(3) is addicted to or has distributed intoxicating liquors or drugs for other than lawful purposes;

(4) is found to be mentally or physically incapacitated to such a degree that in the opinion of the board continued practice by the licensee would constitute a danger to the public's health and safety;

(5) has aided and abetted a person who is not a licensee under this act or is not otherwise authorized to perform the duties of a license holder;

(6) has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of duties permitted a licensee;

(7) has engaged in the practice of radiologic technology under a false or assumed name or impersonated another licensee;

(8) has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct under criteria which the board may establish by rules and regulations;

(9) has interpreted a diagnostic image to a patient; or

(10) is, or has been, found guilty of incompetence or negligence while performing as a license holder.

(b) The denial, refusal to renew, suspension, limitation or revocation of a license or other sanction may be ordered by the board after notice and hearing on the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Kansas administrative procedure act and shall be reviewable in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.

(c) A person whose license is suspended shall not engage in any conduct or activity in violation of the order by which the license was suspended.

(d) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2005.

History: L. 2004, ch. 84, § 12; L. 2010, ch. 17, § 172; July 1.