What could result in the denial of a license or certificate by the board?

Committing fraud in the procurement of a license or certificate is a serious violation that can lead to the denial of a license or certificate by the board. Regulatory boards are tasked with upholding the integrity of the licensing process, and fraud undermines public trust in the professional practice. If an applicant engages in deceptive practices, such as falsifying information or providing misleading documentation to obtain a license, this type of misconduct demonstrates a severe lack of ethical standards and professionalism. As such, boards are empowered to deny licensure to individuals who have been found to commit such fraud, as it reflects poorly on their ability to adhere to the required ethical guidelines once licensed.

In contrast, failing an examination, failing to pay a renewal fee, or lacking continuing education credits typically do not involve moral or ethical misconduct. While these factors may lead to other consequences, such as being unable to practice until prerequisites are met, they do not have the same implication of dishonesty that would warrant denial based on fraud.