36-33-19. Grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license. The board may deny, revoke, or suspend a license granted pursuant to this chapter on the following grounds:

(1) The licensee is guilty of fraud in the practice of marriage and family therapy or fraud or deceit in the licensee's admission to the practice;

(2) The licensee has been convicted during the past five years of a felony. The conviction of a felony includes the conviction of any offense which, if committed within the State of South Dakota, would constitute a felony;

(3) The licensee is engaged in the practice of marriage and family therapy under a false or assumed name and has not registered that name pursuant to chapter 37-11, or is impersonating another practitioner of a like or different name;

(4) The licensee is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or stimulants to such an extent that the licensee is unable to perform professional duties;

(5) The physical or mental condition of the licensee is determined by a competent medical examiner to be such as to jeopardize or endanger those who seek relief from the licensee. A majority of the board may demand an examination of the licensee by a competent medical examiner selected by the board at the board's expense. If the licensee fails to submit to the examination, this constitutes immediate grounds for suspension of the licensee's license;

(6) The licensee has obtained or attempted to obtain a license or renewal of a license by bribery or fraudulent representation;

(7) The licensee knowingly made a false statement in connection with any application under this chapter;

(8) The licensee knowingly made a false statement on any form promulgated by the board in accordance with this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter;

(9) The licensee has violated any provisions of this chapter or the rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; or

(10) The licensee has been found to be in violation of the ethical standards established by the board in rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26.Source: SL 1995, ch 227, § 19.