New York License Law

Under New York law, a licensee convicted of a felony may:

AContinue practicing with no restrictions
BHave their license automatically revoked
CFace disciplinary action including revocation at the DOS's discretion✓ Correct
DOnly face a fine, not revocation

Explanation

A felony conviction is grounds for disciplinary action by the DOS, which has discretion to suspend or revoke the license. An automatic revocation is not mandated by statute; the DOS reviews each case.

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