Rule 30-2201-8.1 - Grounds for Disciplinary ActionThe Board may, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, restrict, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew a license or may reprimand the Licensee for the following reasons, including, but not limited to:
A. Failure to meet all requirements for licensure;B. Failure to pay required fees;C. Declaration of mental incompetence by the court or appointment of a guardian;D. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving Moral Turpitude;E. Swearing falsely under oath or affirmation;F. Obtaining a license or certification by fraud, deceit or other misrepresentation;G. Practicing professional counseling in a grossly negligent or incompetent manner;H. Intentional violation of any provisions of Sections 73-30-1 et. seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated;I. Violation of Board rules and regulations;J. Assisting another in falsely obtaining a license or certification; orK. Violation of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice adopted by the Board.30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-8.1
Miss Code Ann. § 73-30-7(6) & 73-30-7 (8) (Rev. 2018)