Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 309.339.Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license, suspension or revocation of a license, administrative reprimand, probation, or fine; hearing

(a) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by fraud, misrepresentation, concealment of material facts, or making a false statement to the board;

(b) Being convicted of a felony in any court if any act for which the licensee or applicant for license was convicted is determined by the board to have a direct bearing on whether the person is trustworthy to serve the public as a licensed diabetes educator, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B. “Conviction,” as used in this paragraph, shall include a finding or verdict of guilty, an admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo contendere in a court of law;

(c) Violating any lawful order or administrative regulation promulgated by the board;

(d) Violating any provision of KRS 309.325 to 309.339 or administrative regulation promulgated by the board;

(e) Evidence of gross negligence or gross incompetence in the practice of diabetes education; and

(f) Violating the standards of practice or the code of ethics as promulgated by administrative regulations.