§ 63-28-117. Revocation or suspension of licenses -- Probation of licensees.

TN Code § 63-28-117 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The committee shall revoke or suspend a license, place on probation a person whose license has been suspended, or reprimand a license holder if there is proof of:

(1) Any violation of this chapter;

(2) Any violation of a rule or code of ethics adopted by the committee; or

(3) Unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited to:

(A) Incompetence or gross negligence in carrying out usual perfusion functions;

(B) A conviction of practicing perfusion without a license or a provisional license;

(C) The use of advertising relating to perfusion in a way that violates state law;

(D) Procuring a license or provisional license by fraud, misrepresentation or mistake;

(E) Making or giving any false statement or information in connection with the application for a license or provisional license;

(F) Conviction of a felony or of any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a perfusionist, in which event the record of the conviction shall be conclusive evidence of such offense; or

(G) Impersonating an applicant or acting as proxy for an applicant in any examination required pursuant to this chapter for the issuance of a license.

(b) An action taken under this section shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the Fresh Start Act that are compiled in chapter 1, part 1 of this title.