The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or place on probation, or otherwise reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person:
1. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of a license to practice respiratory care;
2. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits, or other causes of incompetency;
3. Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages;
4. Is addicted to, or has improperly obtained, possessed, used or distributed habit-forming drugs or narcotics;
5. Is guilty of dishonest or unethical conduct;
6. Has practiced respiratory care after the license has expired or has been suspended;
7. Has practiced respiratory care under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued;
8. Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of the Respiratory Care Practice Act;
9. Has been guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules established by the Board, or of violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the Board; or 10. Is guilty of the unauthorized practice of medicine.