32-2023. Application; denial; hearing

A. An applicant for licensure or certification shall file a completed application as required by the board.  The applicant shall include the application fee prescribed in section 32-2029.

B. The board may deny a license or certificate to an applicant, a licensee or a certificate holder for any of the following:

1. Knowingly making a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the initial application, renewal application or reinstatement application for a license or certificate.

2. Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate.

3. Committing a felony, whether or not involving moral turpitude, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.  In either case conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction is conclusive evidence of the commission.

4. Attempting to engage in conduct that subverts or undermines the integrity of the examination or the examination process, including using in any manner recalled or memorized examination questions from or with a person or entity, failing to comply with all test center security procedures, communicating or attempting to communicate with other examinees during the examination or copying or sharing examination questions or portions or questions.

5. Engaging in any conduct that would be considered a violation of section 32-2044.

C. If the board denies an application because of deficiencies in an application or for a reason prescribed in subsection B of this section, the board must inform an applicant of those specific deficiencies.  On receipt of a written request by an applicant who disagrees with the board's decision to deny an application, the board shall hold a hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.