The Board shall exercise its jurisdiction for disciplinary oversight of licensees during the period of their licensure. The Board shall not accept voluntary surrender of a license on the part of a licensee to avoid possible disciplinary actions by the Board. Securing inactive status of a licensee to avoid possible disciplinary actions by the Board. Securing inactive status of a license shall not negate jurisdiction of the board for a licensee’s actions during any period of active licensure. If a former licensee or a licensee with inactive status is found to be in violation of the relevant state law or regulations, a public announcement of the decision of the Board shall be proffered in a manner to be determined by the Board.

Author: Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §34-8A-18

History: New Rule: Filed November 9, 2006; effective December 14, 2006.