The board may impose a disciplinary sanction on a person holding a certificate or permit under this chapter if the board finds that the person
(1) secured a certificate or permit through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;
(2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing professional services or engaging in professional activities;
(3) advertised professional services in a false or misleading manner;
(4) has been convicted of a felony or other crime that affects the licensee's ability to continue to practice competently and safely;
(5) intentionally or negligently engaged in or permitted the performance of client care by persons under the certified direct-entry midwife's supervision that does not conform to minimum professional standards regardless of whether actual injury to the client occurred;
(6) failed to comply with this chapter, with a regulation adopted under this chapter, or with an order of the board;
(7) continued to practice after becoming unfit due to
(A) professional incompetence;
(B) failure to keep informed of current professional practices;
(C) addiction or severe dependency on alcohol or other drugs that impairs the ability to practice safely;
(D) physical or mental disability;
(8) engaged in lewd or immoral conduct in connection with the delivery of professional service to clients.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Chapter 65. Direct-Entry Midwives
Sec. 08.65.010. Board established.
Sec. 08.65.030. Duties and powers of board.
Sec. 08.65.040. Administrative Procedure Act.
Sec. 08.65.050. Qualifications for license.
Sec. 08.65.070. Licensure by credentials.
Sec. 08.65.090. Apprentice direct-entry midwives.
Sec. 08.65.110. Grounds for discipline, suspension, or revocation of certification.
Sec. 08.65.120. Disciplinary sanctions.
Sec. 08.65.130. Criminal penalty.
Sec. 08.65.140. Required practices.
Sec. 08.65.150. Prohibited practices.
Sec. 08.65.160. Certification required if designation used.