(a) The commissioner may exclude an applicant to or disenroll a medical assistance provider in the medical assistance program in AS 47.07 or AS 47.08, or both, for a period of up to 10 years after unconditional discharge on a conviction
(1) for medical assistance fraud under AS 47.05.210 or misconduct involving a controlled substance under AS 11.71; or
(2) in a court of the United States or a court of another state or territory, for a crime with elements similar to the crimes included under (1) of this subsection.
(b) After a period of exclusion under (a) of this section, an applicant may not participate in a medical assistance program under AS 47.07 or AS 47.08 until the applicant establishes to the commissioner by clear and convincing evidence that the applicant possesses all required licenses and certificates and is qualified to participate.