Title 36 — PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Source: SL 1990, ch 313 , § 9; SL 1998, ch 239 , § 4; SL 2007, ch 221 , § 2; SL 2020, ch 165 , § 50.

Any person who violates any provision in this chapter may be enjoined from any further violation at the suit of the state's attorney of the county where the violation occurred. In the alternative, suit may be brought by any resident of this state. Source: SL 2020, ch 165 , § 44.

Any person who practices counseling through electronic means and provides counseling services to a patient located in this state is engaged in the practice of counseling in this state, regardless of the provider's physical location. Any service provided by a person through electr…

The board may refuse to grant a license to an applicant who fails to meet the requirements of this section. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (3), the board may grant a license, to an applicant who does not complete the required postgraduate supervision within four ye…

Any person licensed as a professional counselor under § 36-32-13 before June 30, 2020, is licensed as a professional counselor pursuant to §§ 36-32-48 to 36-32-92 , inclusive. Source: SL 2020, ch 165 , § 47.

Any person licensed as a professional counselor--mental health under § 36-32-42 before June 30, 2020, is licensed as a professional counselor--mental health pursuant to §§ 36-32-48 to 36-32-92 , inclusive. Source: SL 2020, ch 165 , § 48.

The board shall implement procedures for the completion of a state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background check for a licensee seeking to participate in the counseling licensure compact adopted by §

An individual licensed as a professional counselor, in accordance with § 36-32-64 , or a professional counselor--mental health, in accordance with § 36-32-65 , before July 1, 2024, or an individual practicing under a board-approved plan of supervision in accordance with chapter 3…

COUNSELING LICENSURE COMPACT SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors with the goal of improving public access to Professional Counseling services. The practice of Professional Counseling occurs in the…

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36-33-11 Repealed 36-33-12 Repealed 36-33-13 Repealed 36-33-14 Repealed 36-33-15 Repealed 36-33-16 Repealed 36-33-17 Repealed 36-33-18 Repealed 36-33-19 Repealed 36-33-20 Repealed 36-33-21 Repealed 36-33-22 Repealed 36-33-23 Repealed 36-33-24 Repealed 36-33-25 Repealed 36-33-26 R…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