58-5a-401. Grounds for denial of license -- Disciplinary proceedings.
(1) The division shall refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew or shall revoke, suspend, or place on probation the license of a licensee who: does not meet the qualifications for licensure or renewal of licensure under this chapter; or is guilty of a crime which, when considered with the functions and duties of a licensee under this chapter, demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.
(2) The division may refuse to issue a license to an applicant and shall refuse to renew or shall revoke, suspend, or place on probation the license of a licensee who: is guilty of unlawful conduct related to practice under this chapter or unprofessional conduct as defined in this chapter, Section, or rules made under either; 58-1-501 has obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this title by fraud or willful misrepresentation; or has had a license or certification to practice in any profession or occupation subjected to disciplinary action which demonstrates a threat or potential threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, when considered with the activities regulated under this chapter.