§451J-11 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license.

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(a)The department shall deny, revoke, condition, or suspend a license granted pursuant to this chapter on the following grounds:

(1)Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a crime which the department has determined, by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, to be of a nature that renders the person convicted unfit to practice marriage and family therapy;

(2)Failing to report in writing to the director any disciplinary decision related to the provision of mental health services issued against the licensee or the applicant in any jurisdiction within thirty days of the disciplinary decision, or within thirty days of licensure;

(3)Violation of recognized ethical standards for marriage and family therapists or licensed marriage and family therapists as set by the association;

(4)Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing a license, including making a false certification of compliance with the continuing education requirement set forth in section 451J-10;

(5)Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by any state or federal agency against a licensee or applicant for any reason provided under this section; or

(6)Other just and sufficient cause that renders a person unfit to practice marriage and family therapy.

(b)Any licensee who violates this section may also be fined not more than $1,000 per violation. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2014, c 28, §4; am L 2016, c 29, §10]