Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 3239
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 26 Sec. 3239
- following: when used by way of reference to a section of the law shall mean the next preceding or following section. See
- Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See
- Practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling: means the application of methods, including psychotherapy, that assist an individual or group to develop an understanding of alcohol and drug abuse dependency problems or process disorders, and to define goals and plan actions reflecting the individual's or group's interests, abilities, and needs as affected by alcohol and drug abuse dependency problems and comorbid conditions. See
§ 3239. Unprofessional conduct
The following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a, by a person authorized to provide alcohol and drug abuse services under this chapter or an applicant for licensure or certification, constitutes unprofessional conduct:
(1) violation of any provision of this chapter or rule adopted under this chapter;
(2) failing to use a complete title in professional activity;
(3) conduct that evidences moral unfitness to practice alcohol and drug abuse counseling;
(4) negligent, incompetent, or wrongful conduct in the practice of alcohol and drug abuse counseling; or
(5) harassing, intimidating, or abusing a client.
(6) [Repealed.] (Added 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 129, eff. May 20, 2014; amended 2015, No. 156 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2016.)