P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 3419
The Board may refuse to renew, or revoke, or temporarily or permanently suspend a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter after notifying the interested party and giving him the opportunity to be heard, when:
(a) He has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that implies moral depravity.
(b) Has obtained, or tried to obtain, a license to practice the profession of respiratory care technician through fraud or deceit.
(c) Has incurred, or allows a person with a provisional license who works under his responsibility and supervision to incur in gross negligence in the practice of his professional duties in detriment of a third party.
(d) Has been declared mentally unfit by a competent court or his unfitness has been established before the Board through medical expertise; Provided, That it can be restored as soon as the person is again declared fit, if he meets the other requirements provided by this chapter.
(e) Is addicted to drugs or alcohol; Provided, That it can be granted or restored once he is fit, if he meets the requirements provided by this chapter.
History —June 4, 1987, No. 24, p. 69, § 20.