MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972
As Amended

SEC. 73-65-13. Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certificate; disciplinary proceedings.

(1)  The board may deny any application, or suspend or revoke any license held or applied for under the provisions of Section 73-65-7 if the person:

          (a)  Is found guilty of fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure a license to practice art therapy;

          (b)  Is adjudicated mentally incompetent;

          (c)  Is found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;

          (d)  Is found guilty of unprofessional or unethical conduct in this or any other jurisdiction;

          (e)  Has been using any controlled substance or alcoholic beverage to an extent or in a manner dangerous to the person, any other person, or the public, or to an extent that the use impairs the ability to perform as a licensed professional art therapist;

          (f)  Has violated any provision of this chapter; or

          (g)  Willfully or negligently divulges a professional confidence.

(2)  A certified copy of the record of conviction shall be conclusive evidence of the conviction.

(3)  Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated upon the receipt by the board of a sworn complaint by any person, including members of the board.

SOURCES: Laws, 1998, Ch. 568, § 7, HB 1519, eff July 1, 1998, rep July 1, 2000. Reenacted and amended by Laws 2000, Ch. 489, Sec. 7, SB2075; Laws, 2002, ch. 420, § 7, HB 478; Reenacted without change, Laws, 2004, ch. 350, § 7, SB 2009, eff from and after June 30, 2004.

PREVIOUS VERSIONS: Pre-2004


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