Wyo. Code R. 078-0001-16
Effective Date: 12/17/2021 to Current
Rule Type: Current Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 078.0001.16.12172021
Adverse Action
Section 1. Board Authorization. The Board is authorized to refuse to renew, or may deny, suspend, revoke or otherwise restrict the license or certification of any person violating provisions of the Act pursuant to W.S. 33-38-110.
Section 2. Grounds. The Board may take action for unprofessional or unethical conduct.
(a) Unprofessional conduct shall include, but is not limited to: (i) Willful violation of any provision of these Rules. (ii) Suspension, revocation, denial, or other disciplinary action imposed upon a license or certification held in any jurisdiction. A certified copy of the disciplinary order shall be conclusive evidence. (iii) Representation of oneself as legally authorized to engage in the practice of any profession regulated by the Act without a license or certification issued by this Board. (iv) Conviction of a felony. A certified copy of the conviction shall be conclusive evidence. (v) Conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. A certified copy of the conviction shall be conclusive evidence. (vi) Renting or lending the license or certification issued pursuant to this act to any person planning to use that license or certification; (vii) Soliciting clients by any form of false or misleading communication. (viii) Gross incompetence or malpractice. (ix) Mental incompetency. (x) Knowingly submitting false information to the Board. (xi) Addiction or habitual intemperate use of alcohol, drugs and/or a controlled substance. (xii) Violation and conviction of a charge under W.S. 35-7-1001 et. Seq, the Wyoming Controlled Substance Act.
(xiii) Sexual exploitation of a client, defined as: (A) Offering professional services for some form of sexual gratification; or (B) Sexual contact with a client. (xiv) Willful violation of any provisions of this Act, W.S. 33-38-101, et. seq. (xv) Violation of a Board Order. (xvi) Practicing after the expiration of a license or certification. (xvii) Failing to meet supervisory requirements. (b) Unethical conduct shall be a violation of any provision of the adopted Professional Standards as set forth in these Rules.