South Dakota § 36-33-61 - Revocation of license--Grounds.
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§ 36-33-61. Revocation of license--Grounds.
For purposes of this chapter, "unprofessional or dishonorable conduct" includes a finding that:
(1) The licensee is guilty of fraud in the practice of marriage and family therapy or of fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice of marriage and family therapy;
(2) The licensee has been convicted during the past five years of a felony, or of any crime which, if committed within this state would constitute a felony;
(3) The licensee is engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy 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 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, 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 obtained or attempted to obtain a license, certificate, or renewal through means of bribery or fraudulent representation;
(7) The licensee knowingly made a materially false statement in connection with any application under this chapter;
(8) The licensee 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 violated any provision of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter; or
(10) The licensee violated ethical standards adopted by the board.
Source: SL 2020, ch 166, § 28.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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