Title 36 — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 1; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 40.

36-33-11 Repealed 36-33-12 Repealed 36-33-13 Repealed 36-33-14 Repealed 36-33-15 Repealed 36-33-16 Repealed 36-33-17 Repealed 36-33-18 Repealed 36-33-19 Repealed 36-33-20 Repealed 36-33-21 Repealed 36-33-22 Repealed 36-33-23 Repealed 36-33-24 Repealed 36-33-25 Repealed 36-33-26 R…

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 11; SL 2014, ch 187 , § 11; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 12; SL 2014, ch 187 , § 12; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 13; SL 1998, ch 241 , § 3; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 14; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 15; SL 1998, ch 241 , § 4; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 16; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 17; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 18; SL 2018, ch 238 , § 3, eff. Feb. 5, 2018; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 19; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 2; SL 2008, ch 198 , § 4; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 40. 36-33-3. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 199 , § 75.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 20; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 21; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 22; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 23; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 24; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 25; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 26; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 27; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 28; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 29; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

36-33-4 Repealed 36-33-5 Repealed 36-33-6 Repealed 36-33-7 Repealed 36-33-8 Repealed 36-33-9 Repealed 36-33-10

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 30; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 31; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 32; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Source: SL 2007, ch 222 , § 1; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 42.

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Board," the Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists; (2) "Licensee," a person who holds a license to practice marriage and family therapy; (3) "Practice of marriage and family therapy," the rendering of profession…

Each license issued by the board under this chapter shall be conspicuously displayed by the licensee at the primary place of practice of the licensee. Each licensee shall post and keep conspicuously displayed the annual renewal certificate issued by the board. Source: SL 2020, ch…

It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for any person to engage or attempt to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy, without a license, unless exempted under the provisions of this chapter. Source: SL 2020, ch 166 , § 3.

Unless licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, no person may use the titles: marital therapist, marriage counselor, family therapist, licensed marital therapist, licensed marriage counselor, licensed family therapist, or licensed marriage and family therapist,…

No advertising regarding the practice of marriage and family therapy may be fraudulent or misleading. A violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 2020, ch 166 , § 5.

No licensee may perform marriage and family therapy services outside the scope of the licensee's relevant education, training, and experience. Source: SL 2020, ch 166 , § 6.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 4; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 41.

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prevent any other qualified professional, including a clinical social worker, psychiatric nurse, professional counselor, clinical and counseling psychologist, physician, or member of the clergy, from performing or advertising the perfor…

The board may use board staff or employ or contract with an agent or investigator to assist in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, or any rule promulgated under this chapter. If it appears to the board that a person is violating any provisions of this chapter or an…

The board and board members and officers shall assist any person charged with the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The board, board members, agents, and officers shall furnish evidence to assist in the prosecution of any violation or enforcement, and the board may m…

An applicant for a license as a marriage and family therapist shall file an application, in the manner prescribed by the board, together with the application fee prescribed by the board in accordance with § 36-33-70. The board shall issue a license as a marriage and family therap…

If the board suspects that the physical or mental health of an applicant may jeopardize or endanger anyone who seeks assistance from the applicant, the board may require that the applicant be examined by a board-approved health care provider, licensed or authorized to practice pu…

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the board may issue a license as a marriage and family therapist to an applicant who is licensed to practice marriage and family therapy in another state or territory of the United States, if the applicant demonstrates that: (…

If a marriage and family therapist licensed in another state or territory of the United States has not passed the national examination required by the board for licensure by endorsement, the board may provide the applicant with a temporary license to practice for up to ninety day…

Any person practicing under a temporary license is subject to supervision and discipline by the board, in the same manner as any other person licensed under this chapter. A person practicing under a temporary license submits to the jurisdiction of the board. Source: SL 2020, ch 1…

A licensee shall furnish the board with updated information within thirty days upon a change in the licensee's name, place of employment, or place of business. Source: SL 2020, ch 166 , § 15.

Any license issued under the provisions of this chapter is valid until November thirtieth of the next even-numbered year following the date of issuance. A license expires automatically, unless it is renewed. Source: SL 2020, ch 166 , § 16.

Source: SL 1995, ch 227 , § 5; SL 2020, ch 166 , § 41.

Any licensee holding a license issued under the provisions of this chapter may renew that license by submitting an application for renewal before the date of expiration, paying the required renewal fee, and providing proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements …

Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person licensed under this chapter shall complete at least forty hours of continuing education every two years in a manner and with an instructor approved by the board. Any person whose initial license is granted for a period of l…

The board may place a license on inactive status at the request of a licensee and the payment of a fee prescribed by the board. An inactive license expires four years after the date of issuance. An inactive license may be reactivated by payment of the license renewal fee and proo…

An expired license may be reactivated within the four-year period following its expiration if the applicant: (1) Pays any applicable renewal fee required for the period of expiration; (2) Provides proof of any continuing education required for the period of expiration; and (3) Pr…

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the activities and services of a person practicing marriage and family therapy as part of the person's duties if the person is: (1) An employee of an accredited educational institution, or a federal, state, county, or local governmen…