§ 43-44-15 — Suspension and revocation of license - Refusal to renew

North Dakota § 43-44-15

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-44: Dietitians and Nutritionists

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1. The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke
a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a licensee if the licensee or
applicant has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangered or is
likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Unprofessional conduct
includes:
a. Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of
material facts.
b. Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules adopted by the board,
or violating any code of ethics adopted by the board.
c. Being convicted of an offense, as defined by section 12.1-01-04, that the board
determines has a direct bearing upon a person's ability to serve the public as a
licensed registered dietitian or a licensed nutritionist or, following conviction of
any offense, if the board determines that the person is not sufficiently
rehabilitated under section 12.1-33-02.1.
d. Violating any lawful order or rule of the board.
e. Violating this chapter.
2. A denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation, or imposition of probationary
conditions upon a licensee may be ordered by the board after a hearing pursuant to
rules adopted by the board. An application for reinstatement may be made to the
board one year from the date of the revocation of a license. The board may at its
discretion accept or reject an application to consider such reinstatement.