Section 8-4 - Grounds for Discipline (a) Disciplinary Action. The Board may take disciplinary action or refuse to issue or renew a license for one (1) or more of the following acts or conduct: - (i) Fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in applying for a license or certificate, in taking an examination, or in rendering services;
- (ii) Immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable conduct, that would violate the provisions of this chapter or the Act, including W.S. 33-49-111;
- (iii) Practicing acupuncture in a manner that endangers the welfare of clients or patients;
- (iv) Harassment, intimidation, or abuse - sexual or otherwise - of a client or patient;
- (v) Malpractice or negligence in the practice of acupuncture;
- (vi) Aiding or abetting the practice of acupuncture by individuals not licensed by the Board;
- (vii) Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare or Medicaid claims or in filing claims to any third-party vendor;
- (viii) Exercising undue influence to exploit a client, patient, student, or supervisee for financial or other personal advantage to the practitioner or a third party;
- (ix) The suspension or revocation of the licensee's license to practice acupuncture in another state. A certified copy of the order of suspension or revocation shall be conclusive evidence of the other state's action;
- (x) Refusal to appear before the Board after receiving an order to appear from the Board, its executive officer, or chairperson;
- (xi) Making any fraudulent or untrue statement to the Board;
- (xii) Inability to practice acupuncture with reasonable skill and safety to patients or clients because of illness, inebriation, misuse of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or any other substance, or as a result of any mental or physical condition;
- (xiii) Failure to meet the requirements for licensing as set forth in the Board's rules; or
Adopted, Eff. 12/14/2017.