30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-8.1 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action

The 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; or

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

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2201-8.1

Miss Code Ann. § 73-30-7(6) & 73-30-7 (8) (Rev. 2018)

Amended 1/10/2020 Amended 1/2/2023