The board may refuse to issue or renew or otherwise discipline a license holder for any of the following:
(1)  The employment of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or the renewal of a license;

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-4013

  • Board: means the Idaho state board of massage therapy created pursuant to section 54-4006, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 54-4002
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Massage therapist: means a person who is licensed under this chapter and who engages in the practice of massage therapy. See Idaho Code 54-4002
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (2)  Practicing as a massage therapist when physical or mental abilities are impaired as determined by the board;
    (3)  Conviction of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code, provided that the board has taken into consideration the rehabilitation of the applicant or licensee and other mitigating circumstances;
    (4)  Having been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;
    (5)  Engaging in any act or practice in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or any of the rules adopted by the board, or aiding, abetting or assisting any other person in such a violation;
    (6)  The commission of an act of gross negligence or incompetence;
    (7)  Practicing without a valid license;
    (8)  Engaging in any lewd, indecent, obscene or unlawful behavior with a client;
    (9)  The employment of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation when communicating with the general public, health care professionals or other business professionals;
    (10)  Having had a license revoked or suspended, other disciplinary action taken or an application for licensure refused, revoked or suspended by the proper authorities of another state, territory or country, or omitting such information from any application to the board, or failing to divulge such information when requested by the board;
    (11)  A violation of the code of ethics or standards of practice as adopted by the board; and
    (12)  Failure to comply with an order issued by the board.