36-32-83 . Revocation of license--Grounds. For purposes of this chapter, 'unprofessional or dishonorable conduct' includes a finding that: (1) The licensee or permit holder is guilty of fraud in the practice of counseling or of fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of counseling; (2) The licensee or permit holder has been convicted during the past five years of a felony, or of any crime which, if committed in this state would constitute a felony; (3) The licensee or permit holder is engaged in the practice of counseling under a false or assumed name and has not registered that name under chapter 37-11 , or is impersonating another practitioner having a like or different name; (4) The licensee or permit holder is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or stimulants, to an extent that incapacitates the licensee from the performance of professional duties; (5) The physical or mental condition of the licensee or permit holder, as determined by a competent health care provider, poses a risk of jeopardizing or endangering those who seek services from the licensee; (6) The licensee or permit holder obtained or attempted to obtain a license, y a competent health care provider, poses a risk of jeopardizing or endangering those who seek services from the licensee; (6) The licensee or permit holder obtained or attempted to obtain a license, certificate, permit, or renewal through means of bribery or fraudulent representation; (7) The licensee or permit holder knowingly made a materially false statement in connection with any application under this chapter; (8) The licensee or permit holder knowingly made a materially false statement on any form required by the board in accordance with this chapter or any rules promulgated under this chapter; (9) The licensee or permit holder violated any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter; or (10) The licensee or permit holder violated ethical standards adopted by the board. Source: SL 2020, ch 165, § 37.
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