Revocation or suspension of licenses.

In addition to any other actions authorized by law, any license to practice acupuncture under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the board of acupuncture at any time in a proceeding before the board for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Obtaining a fee on the assurance that a manifestly incurable ailment can be permanently cured;

(2) The use of false, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising and making untruthful and improbable statements;

(3) Habitually using any habit-forming controlled substance, such as opium or any of its derivatives, morphine, heroin, or cocaine;

(4) Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;

(5) Professional misconduct or gross carelessness or manifest incapacity in the practice of acupuncture; or

(6) Violating any rules adopted under this chapter. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 202, §24]