Alabama Administrative Code
Title 850 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS
Chapter 850-X-10 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 850-X-10-.13 - Imposition Of Discipline

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 850-X-10-.13

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024

(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.

Author: Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners

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

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