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In addition to the grounds for discipline set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-21, the Board shall have the power to deny, revoke or suspend any registration applied for or issued by the Department or otherwise discipline a licensed clinical mental health counselor and/or a licensed marriage and family therapist upon proof that the person has departed from or has failed to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of mental health counseling and/or marriage and family therapy and adhere to the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Code of Ethics adopted by the Board.
Criminal penalties for violation of authorizing act are set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-23.
Except as specifically provided elsewhere in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-63.2, no person who is not licensed under this Part shall violate the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-11.
Exemptions to this Part and authorizing statute are stated in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-12.
All hearing and reviews required under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-63.2, shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Act and the "Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Practices and Procedures Before the Rhode Island Department of Health".
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