North Carolina § 90-363 - Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.

§ 90-363. Suspension, revocation and refusal to renew license.

The Board may deny or refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions on a license if the licensee or applicant for licensure has engaged in any of the following conduct: Employment of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, or the renewal of a license. Committing an act or acts of malpractice, gross negligence or incompetence in the practice of dietetics or nutrition. Practicing as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or a licensed nutritionist without a current license. Engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public. Conviction of or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any crime involving moral turpitude. Adjudication of insanity or incompetency, until proof of recovery from the condition can be established. Engaging in any act or practice in violation of any of the provisions of this Article or any rule adopted by the Board, or aiding, abetting or assisting any person in such a violation. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation or imposition of probationary conditions upon a license may be ordered by the Board after a hearing held in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes and rules adopted by the Board. An application may be made to the Board for reinstatement of a revoked license if the revocation has been in effect for at least one year. History (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 11.) Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2018-91, s. 11, effective July 1, 2018, made stylistic changes throughout subsection (a); and in subdivision (a)(3) added "or a licensed nutritionist".