21 NCAC 48G .0602. SANCTIONS; REAPPLICATION

(a)  The Board may, upon proof of a violation of G.S. 90-270.36 or the rules in this Chapter, impose any of the following sanctions:

(1)           issue a warning to a licensee;

(2)           place a licensee on probation;

(3)           suspend a license, the duration of which shall be determined by the Board;

(4)           revoke any license;

(5)           refuse to issue or renew a license;

(6)           accept a voluntary surrender of a license; and

(7)           charge the reasonable costs of investigation and hearing to a licensee who is disciplined.

(b)  The Board may also impose restrictions and conditions on a license including scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of licensed status, whether a licensee may work alone or supervise others, or type or condition of patient or client served, including requiring a licensee to submit regular reports to the Board on matters related to the restricted license.

(c)  A person whose license has been revoked or who surrenders a license:

(1)           is not permitted to reapply for a license for a period of two years from the date of revocation;

(2)           is not permitted to reapply for a license for a period not to exceed two years from the date of surrender;

(3)           must submit as part of the reapplication process all materials requested by the Board related to the revocation or surrender and shall be required to meet with the Board; and

(4)           may have the restrictions specified in Paragraph (b) of this Rule imposed in conjunction with the issuance of a license.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-270.26;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2013; December 1, 2006.