30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-5.1 - Denial of Licensure

The Board may deny application for licensure 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. Engaging in the conduct of professional counseling in a grossly negligent or incompetent manner;

G. Intentional violation of any provisions of §§ 73-30-1 et. seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated;

H. Violation of Board Rules and Regulations;

I. Assisting another in falsely obtaining a license or certification; and

J. Violation of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice adopted by the Board;

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-5.1

Miss Code Ann. § 73-30-7(6) & 73-30-9 (Rev. 2018)

Amended 8/26/2017 Amended 1/10/2020 Amended 1/2/2023