216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-6.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-6.5 - Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses and Procedures for Discipline

6.5.1Grounds for Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License/Violations

Licensees subject to the Act shall conduct their activities, services and practice in accordance with the Act and this Part. The licensing board may recommend to the Director refusal to grant a license to, or to suspend, revoke, condition, limit, qualify, or restrict the license of any individual for grounds as set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-69-10, or for grounds that the individual has departed from or failed to conform to the current standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of substance abuse counseling.

6.5.2Disciplinary Process

A. Disciplinary procedures under the Act shall be conducted in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35.

B. The licensing board, or its designee, shall hear evidence produced in support of the formal charges and contrary evidence produced by the licensee. At the conclusion of the hearing, the licensing board shall make recommendations to the Director who shall issue an order.

6.5.3Disciplinary Sanctions

The licensing board may recommend that the Director impose any sanctions set forth in R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-69-13, singly or in combination when it finds that a licensee is guilty of any offenses in § 6.5.1 of this Part.

6.5.4Rules Governing Practices and Procedures

All hearing and reviews required under the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 5-69, shall be held in accordance with the provisions of the Act and of the rules and regulations regarding Practices and Procedures Before the Department of Health (Part 10-05-4 of this Title) and Access to Public Records (Part 10-05-1 of this Title).

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-6.5