After a hearing, the board may impose a disciplinary sanction under AS 08.01.075 on a person licensed under this chapter if the board finds that the person
(1) secured a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;
(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing massage therapy services or engaging in massage therapy;
(3) advertised massage therapy services in a false or misleading manner;
(4) has been convicted of a felony or another crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;
(5) intentionally or negligently engaged in, or permitted a person under the licensed massage therapist's supervision to engage in, client care that did not conform to minimum professional standards, whether or not actual injury to the client occurred;
(6) failed to comply with a provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted under this chapter, or an order of the board;
(7) continued to practice after becoming unfit because of
(A) professional incompetence; or
(B) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or another drug that impairs the ability to practice safely; or
(8) engaged in unethical conduct or sexual misconduct in connection with the delivery of massage therapy services to a client.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Chapter 61. Massage Therapists
Sec. 08.61.010. Board established.
Sec. 08.61.020. Duties and powers of board.
Sec. 08.61.030. Qualifications for license.
Sec. 08.61.040. Licensure by credentials.
Sec. 08.61.050. Standards for license renewal.
Sec. 08.61.060. Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions.
Sec. 08.61.070. Practice of massage therapy without license prohibited.