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§7059
Title 32: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 83: SOCIAL WORKERS
Subchapter 3: REGISTRATION
§7060

§7059-A. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action

In addition to the grounds enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A, the board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for:   [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §14 (NEW).]
1.  Addiction to the use of alcohol or other drugs.  Addiction, as confirmed by medical findings, to the use of alcohol or other drugs, that has resulted in the licensed clinical, licensed master or licensed social worker or certified social worker - independent practice being unable to perform duties or perform those duties in a manner that would not endanger the health or safety of the clients to be served;  
[PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]
2.  Mental incompetency.  A medical finding of mental incompetency; or  
[PL 2019, c. 165, §25 (AMD).]
3.  Prohibited conduct.  A violation of section 7006.  
[PL 2019, c. 165, §26 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. V, §14 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 165, §§25, 26 (AMD).
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