A licensee or any employee of the licensee shall not disclose any communication given the licensee by a client in the course of noninvestigatory professional activity when such communication was given to enable the licensee to aid the client, except: (1) When the client or those persons legally responsible for the affairs of the client give consent to the disclosure; (2) When the client initiates legal action or makes a complaint against the licensed professional counselor or licensed marriage and family therapist to the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; (3) When the communication reveals the intent to commit a crime or harmful act; (4) When the communication reveals that a minor is or is suspected to be the victim of a crime, abuse or neglect; or (5) When responding to an inquiry by the board made during the course of an investigation into the conduct of the licensee under ORS 676.165 to 676.180. (Board)
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