P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 178

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§ 178. License—Denial of renewal, suspension

The Board may deny, renewal, suspend or revoke a license, of its own accord (motu propio) or at the request of a party, upon filing of the charges, and an administrative hearing, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 3, to any massage therapist who:

(a) Fails to meet the requirements to obtain a license under this chapter.

(b) Has practiced the profession of massage therapist illegally.

(c) Has obtained, or attempted to obtain a massage therapist license through fraud or deceit.

(d) Has incurred manifest incompetence in the exercise of the profession in prejudice of a third party.

(e) Has rendered professional massage therapist services with an expired license.

(f) Has incurred in any conduct prohibited in this chapter.

(g) Has been declared as mentally impaired by a court with jurisdiction; Provided, That the license may be granted when said person gives evidence of being capable, upon a statement to such effects issued by a court with jurisdiction, if said person meets the requirements established in this chapter.

(h) Is addicted to narcotic drugs or is a habitual drunkard; Provided, That the license may be issued as soon as said person gives evidence of being capable, if he/she meets the remaining requirements established in this chapter.

(i) Has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor against decency involving moral turpitude, that has not been expunged from the criminal records, or which cannot be expunged as provided in Act No. 137 of July 1, 1975, as amended.

History —Sept. 3, 2003, No. 254, § 9.