Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 314A.225.Denial, suspension, probation, or revocation of certificate; grounds; administrative fine; reprimand or admonishment; reinstatement of certificate

(a) Committed any crime, act of dishonesty, or corruption, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B. If the act constitutes a crime, conviction in a criminal proceeding is not a condition precedent to disciplinary action. Upon conviction of the crime, the judgment and sentence are presumptive evidence at the ensuing disciplinary hearing of the guilt of the certificate holder or applicant. Conviction includes all instances in which a plea of no contest is the basis of conviction;

(b) Misrepresented or concealed a material fact in obtaining, renewing or reinstating a certificate;

(c) Committed any unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice;

(d) Been incompetent or negligent in the practice of respiratory care;

(e) Violated any state statute or administrative regulation governing the practice of respiratory care or any activities undertaken by a respiratory care practitioner, which shall include violation of KRS 304.39-215 and conduct that is subject to the penalties under KRS 304.99-060(4) or (5);

(f) Failed to comply with an order issued by the board or an assurance of voluntary compliance;

(g) Violated the code of ethics as set forth in administrative regulations promulgated by the board; or

(h) Violated any applicable provision of any federal or state law, if in accordance with KRS Chapter 335B.