Denial, suspension, revocation and reinstatement of

licenses. A. The board may refuse to issue or renew or may deny, suspend or revoke any license held or applied for under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978] upon grounds that the licensee or applicant: (1) is guilty of fraud or misrepresentation in the procurement of any license under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act; (2) is subject to the imposition of any disciplinary action by an agency of another state which regulates dietitians, nutritionists or nutrition associates but not to exceed the period or extent of that action; (3) is convicted of a crime other than a misdemeanor. The record of conviction or a certified copy of it shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction; (4) is grossly negligent or incompetent in his practice as a dietitian, nutritionist or nutrition associate; (5) has failed to fulfill continuing education requirements; (6) has violated or aided or abetted any person to violate any of the provisions of the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act or any rules or regulations duly adopted under that act; or (7) has engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct as defined in the code of ethics adopted by the board. B. One year from the date of revocation of a license under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act, application may be made to the board for restoration of the license. The board shall provide by regulation for the criteria governing application and examination for restoration of a revoked license.