(1) For the purposes of implementing 37-1-307 , MCA, and in addition to the provisions of 37-1-316 , MCA, "unprofessional conduct" is defined by this board to include but not be limited to the following:

(a) discrimination against a patient on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, social or economic status, handicap, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems;

(b) unnecessary radiation exposure to patient and public;

(c) withholding information relative to radiologic diagnosis or patient management from any individual authorized to have access to such information;

(d) performing radiologic procedures outside the scope of the license or permit;

(e) failing to report to the board any unethical conduct or illegal activities in the field of radiologic technology of which a licensee has personal knowledge;

(f) failing to cooperate with an investigation or other disciplinary proceeding instituted by the department;

(g) failing to comply with the provision of Title 37, chapter 14, MCA, or any rule promulgated thereunder; and

(h) presenting a tampered or fraudulently produced American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) pocket card and/or certificate for application or renewal purposes.