Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-10-.13

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 850-X-10-.13 - Imposition Of Discipline

(1) Upon a finding that the respondent has violated any of the enumerated provisions of Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-30-4 (1991), or any rule established by the Board, including the Standards of Professional Conduct & Ethics, the Board may impose any or all of the disciplinary penalties set forth in Ala. Code § 34-30-4 (1991) including refusing to renew a license or certification, suspension or revocation of a license or certification, imposition of a private or public censure, probation, and the levy of administrative fines of not more than $500.00 for each violation.

(2) Consideration. In determining whether a license or certification should be revoked or suspended, and whether execution of the order should be stayed, and upon what conditions; and whether to levy an administrative fine; or impose a public or private censure; the Board shall consider all relevant factors, including, but not limited to the following:

(a) the severity of the offense;

(b) the danger to the public;

(c) the number of repetitions of the offense;

(d) the length of time since the date of violation;

(e) the number of complaints filed against the respondent;

(f) the length of time the respondent has practiced;

(g) the actual damage to the complainant and/or the public;

(h) the deterrent effect of the penalty imposed;

(I) the effect of the penalty upon the respondent's livelihood;

(j) any efforts or rehabilitation; and

(k) any other mitigating or aggravating circumstances.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 850-X-10-.13

Repealed and Replaced: Filed October 31, 1997; Operative December 5, 1997; effective January 1, 1998 (See Rule 850-X-1-.19).

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 12, September 30, 2016, eff. 10/30/2016.

Author: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-30-4 (1996 Supp.).