SECTION .0500 - ETHICAL PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT FOR THE SUBSTANCE Use disorder PROFESSIONAL

21 NCAC 68 .0501             PURPOSE AND SCOPE

(a)  The Board may deem violation of these ethical principles of the Board, malpractice, negligence, incompetence, or engaging in conduct that could result in harm or injury to the public, as stated in G.S. 90-113.44(a)(9).

(b)  Ethical principles shall provide a standard for the substance use disorder professional in his or her professional roles, relationships, and responsibilities.

(c)  Upon submission of an application for a credential, each applicant shall review the ethical principles in these Rules, and agree to uphold the ethical principles of of this Section.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 90-113.30; 90-113.33; 90-113.39; 90-113.40;

Temporary Adoption Eff. October 23, 1995 for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Eff. February 1, 1996;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2010;

Readopted Eff. October 1, 2020.