252-8 Wyo. Code R. §§ 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

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252-8 Wyo. Code R. §§ 8-4

Adopted, Eff. 12/14/2017.