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(a) The board may deny a license to or discipline an applicant/respondent who has been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.(b) In review of a complaint alleging that the respondent/applicant has a history of voluntary or involuntary psychiatric hospitalization, the board shall consider the following evidence in determining the respondent's/applicant's present fitness to practice physical therapy:(1) conduct and work activity of the person prior to and after hospitalization;(2) documentation to indicate that the person is presently in good mental health. Specifically, a current psychological/psychiatric evaluation, which shall include such information as the agency may require;(3) a current status report from a counselor, therapist, or physician; and(4) letters of recommendation.(c) The burden to provide the foregoing documentation to the board shall be solely at the expense of the respondent/applicant.