Full text of Utah Utah Code § 58-40-502 — Unprofessional conduct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-40-502. Unprofessional conduct.
58-40-502.
Unprofessional conduct.
"Unprofessional conduct" includes:
| (1) |
failing to supervise a therapeutic recreation technician, a student intern, or a temporarily licensed therapeutic recreation specialist when required to do so under this chapter or by rule; |
| (2) |
failing to keep or maintain a recreational therapy treatment plan; |
| (3) |
failing to safeguard a person's right to privacy as to the person's identity, condition, diagnosis, personal effects, or other matters about which the licensee is privileged to know from providing recreational therapy services; |
| (4) |
failing to report to the division the unsafe, unethical, or illegal practice of a person who is providing recreational therapy services; |
| (5) |
making sexual advances to a patient, requesting sexual intercourse or sexual favors from a patient, or engaging in other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the presence of a patient; |
| (6) |
exploiting a patient or former patient for personal gain; |
| (7) |
possessing or dispensing illegal or non-prescribed prescription drugs or medications; |
| (8) |
using or being under the influence of alcohol or an illegal or non-prescribed prescription drug or medication while performing recreational therapy services; and |
| (9) |
other actions as defined by division rule. |
Enacted by Chapter
82, 2012 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 58-40-502
What does Utah Code § 58-40-502 cover?
Section 58-40-502 ("Unprofessional conduct.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 58-40-502?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 58-40-502" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 58-40-502 apply to my situation?
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