Wisconsin Code § 457.26

Disciplinary proceedings and actions
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(1)
Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the appropriate section of the examining board may make investigations
and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this
subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has
occurred.
(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the
appropriate section of the examining board may reprimand a credential holder or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a credential under this subchapter if it finds that the applicant or credential
holder has done any of the following:
(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a credential or for renewal of a credential.
(b) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of social work, advanced practice social work,
independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.
(c) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive or
misleading.
(d) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice under another’s name.
(e) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced social work, advanced practice social work, independent social
work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling while his or her ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
(f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 457.03 (2).
(g) Performed social work, advanced practice social work, or
independent social work services in violation of the rules promulgated under s. 457.03 (2) or otherwise engaged in conduct
while practicing social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family
therapy, or professional counseling which evidences a lack of
knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
(gm) Violated the requirements of s. 253.10 (3) (c) 2., 3., 4.,
5., 6. or 7.
(h) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under

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