Section 08.26.130 - Grounds for disciplinary actionThe department may take disciplinary action against an individual under AS 08.01.075 or refuse to issue or renew a license if the department determines that the individual
(1) obtained or attempted to obtain a license under this chapter through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation;(2) has not complied with the standards of conduct established by the department under AS 13.26.001;(3) forfeited a license in this or another jurisdiction as a result of deceit, fraud, intentional misrepresentation, or professional incompetence;(4) has been found by a court in this state to have engaged in professional misconduct or incompetence;(5) has advertised the individual's services in a false or misleading manner;(6) has been convicted, including a conviction based on a guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere, of a felony or other crime that affects the individual's ability to provide services competently and safely for the ward or protected person;(7) has been found to have abandoned, exploited, abused, or neglected a vulnerable adult; in this paragraph, "vulnerable adult" has the meaning given in AS 47.24.900;(8) has failed to comply with this chapter or with a regulation adopted under this chapter;(9) has continued or attempted to practice after becoming unfit due to professional incompetence;(10) has failed to maintain certification by a nationally recognized organization in the field of (A) guardianships, if the individual was issued a private professional guardian license; or(B) conservatorships, if the individual was issued a private professional conservator license; or(11) fails to maintain a bond or other surety as required by a court order.