§ 43-32-27 — Denial - Revocation or suspension of license - Grounds

North Dakota § 43-32-27

• Jurisdiction: North Dakota
• Title 43: Occupations and Professions
• Ch. 43-32: Psychologists

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1. The board, after notice, hearing, and an affirmative vote of at least a majority of board
members, may withhold, deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued or applied for
under this chapter and may otherwise discipline a licensee or an applicant upon proof
the applicant or licensee:
a. Has been convicted of an offense determined by the board to have a direct
bearing upon an individual's ability to serve the public in the practice of
psychology, or if the board finds, after the conviction of any offense, that an
individual is not sufficiently rehabilitated under section 12.1-33-02.1.
b. Is unable to practice psychology with reasonable skill and safety to clients or
patients by reason of illness, inebriation, misuse of drugs, narcotics, alcohol,
chemicals, or any other substance, or as a result of any mental or physical
condition.
c. Has impersonated another individual holding a license issued under this chapter
or allowed another person to use the licensee's license.
d. Has used fraud or deception in applying for a license or in taking an examination
under this chapter.
e. Has allowed the licensee's name or license issued under this chapter to be used
in connection with any person who performs psychological services outside of the
area of that person's training, experience, or competence.
f. Is legally adjudicated insane or mentally incompetent. The record of the
adjudication is conclusive evidence of that fact.
g. Has engaged in any form of unethical conduct as defined in the code of ethical
conduct adopted by the board by rule.
h. Has become grossly negligent in the practice of psychology.
i. Has willfully or negligently violated this chapter.
j. Has engaged in an act in violation of rules adopted by the board.
k. Has had a license revoked or suspended or was disciplined in another
jurisdiction.
2. The board shall state in writing the board's reason for denying a license.
3. The board may assess costs incurred by the board related to investigations and
disciplinary actions. By rule, the board may set fees or fines, not to exceed five
hundred dollars, for minor infractions of this chapter.
4. An individual whose license has been revoked under this section may not reapply for
licensure for at least two years after the date of revocation.
5. Other than the term "in good standing", by rule, the board shall define terms related to
license status, such as "revoked", "suspended", "inactive", and "probationary".