(1) If the recipient of a scholarship fails, without justifiable cause to practice dentistry in the locality designated, the entire amount of scholarship benefits received under the provisions of KRS § 211.405 to KRS § 211.460 plus six percent (6%) interest thereon, shall become due and payable. However, where the board determines there is justifiable cause for the failure to practice, it may relieve the recipient of the obligation to practice, and shall provide for repayment of the amount received plus six percent (6%) interest on any terms it deems proper.
(2) Upon recommendation of the board, the Attorney General shall institute proceedings for the purpose of recovering any amount due the Commonwealth under the provisions of this section.
(3) Failure of a recipient of a scholarship to perform his obligations with respect to his contract to practice in a designated locality shall constitute grounds for revocation of his license to practice dentistry within the Commonwealth.
Effective: June 19, 1958.
History: Created 1958 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 5, effective June 19, 1958.