Standards of Conduct: Licensees may, at the discretion of the Board, have their license suspended,

Standards of Conduct: Licensees may, at the discretion of the Board, have their license suspended, revoked, or denied at the time of renewal if the Board determines that the licensee: 1. Was convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude. The record of such conviction, or certified copy thereof from the clerk of the court where such conviction occurred or by the judge of that court, shall be sufficient evidence to warrant revocation or suspension. 2. Is guilty of securing, or attempting to secure a license or certificate through fraud or deceit. 3. Is guilty of unethical conduct, or gross ignorance, or inefficiency in the conduct of his practice. 4. Is guilty of knowingly practicing while suffering with a contagious or infectious disease. 5. Has used a false name or alias in the practice of his profession. 6. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetence. 7. Continued practice although the licensee has become unfit to practice as a hearing aid specialist due to: a. failure to keep abreast of current professional theory or practice; or b. physical or mental disability; the entry of an order or judgement by a court of competent jurisdiction that a licensee is in need of mental treatment or is incompetent shall constitute mental disability; or c. addiction or severe dependency upon alcohol or other drugs which may endanger the public by impairing the licensee's ability to practice. 8. Has practiced as a Hearing Aid Specialist after his license or permit has expired or has been suspended. 9. Has practiced as a Hearing Aid Specialist under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued. 10. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of the Act or regulations promulgated thereto. 11. Has engaged in any conduct considered by the Board to be detrimental to the profession of Hearing Aid Specialists. 12. Has violated the provisions of any applicable federal laws or regulations. 13. Has been disciplined by another jurisdiction if at least one (1) of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth in the Act or rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act.