Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 309.362.Grounds for refusal to issue or renew a license, suspension or revocation of a license, administrative reprimand, or probation

(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 the act or acts for which the licensee or applicant for license was convicted are determined by the board to have a direct bearing on whether the person is trustworthy to serve the public as a licensed massage therapist, 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 this chapter or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder;

(e) Having sexual contact as defined by KRS 510.010(7) with a client or having engaged or attempted to engage in lewd or immoral conduct with any client or patient;

(f) Engaging in fraud or material deception in the delivery of professional services, including reimbursement or advertising services, in a false or misleading manner;

(g) Evidence of gross negligence or gross incompetence in the practice of massage therapy;

(h) Violating the standards of practice or the code of ethics as promulgated by administrative regulations;

(i) Violating KRS 304.39-215; or

(j) Engaging in conduct that is subject to the penalties under KRS 304.99-060(4) or (5).