Sec. 901.503. BOARD ACTION INVOLVING APPLICANT. (a) On a determination that a ground for discipline exists under Subsection (b), after notice and hearing as provided by Section 901.509, the board may:

(1) deny an individual's application to take the uniform CPA examination;

(2) prohibit an individual from taking the uniform CPA examination for a period not to exceed five years; or

(3) void an individual's uniform CPA examination grades.

(b) The board may discipline an individual under Subsection (a) for:

(1) fraud or deceit on an application for the uniform CPA examination;

(2) cheating on the uniform CPA examination;

(3) a final conviction of or the imposition of deferred adjudication for an offense under the laws of any state or the United States that:

(A) is a felony; or

(B) includes fraud or dishonesty as an element of the offense; or

(4) conduct indicating lack of fitness to serve the public as a professional accountant.

(c) The board shall provide for the refund of the examination fee paid by a person whose application for examination is denied under this section.

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 525, Sec. 21, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.