California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 16 — Licensed Professional Clinical CounselorsArticle 5 — EnforcementSection 4999.91

The board may deny any application, or may suspend or revoke any license or registration issued under this chapter, for any of the following:

(a) Denial of licensure, revocation, suspension, restriction, or any other disciplinary action imposed by this state or another state or territory of the United States, or by any other governmental agency, on a license, certificate, or registration to practice professional clinical counseling or any other healing art shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct. A certified copy of the disciplinary action decision or judgment shall be conclusive evidence of that action.

(b) Revocation, suspension, or restriction by the board of a license, certificate, or registration to practice clinical social work, professional clinical counseling, marriage and family therapy, or educational psychology shall also constitute grounds for disciplinary action for unprofessional conduct under this chapter.

Notes

Allows the board to deny an application or suspend or revoke a license or registration based on disciplinary action by California, another state or territory, or another government agency against a professional clinical counseling or other healing-arts credential; a certified decision is conclusive evidence. Board discipline of specified behavioral-science credentials also constitutes grounds for unprofessional-conduct discipline under this chapter.

Use as reference

Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 4999.91 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-16/article-5/section-4999-91

Disclaimer: Codes available on Lexinter may not reflect the most current laws in your jurisdiction. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information provided. Always verify the status of any code with your state legislature or official government sources before relying on it for legal purposes.