# Idaho Code § 54-3211: 54-3211 REFUSAL TO ISSUE, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3211

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 54-3211
- **Heading:** 54-3211 REFUSAL TO ISSUE, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 54 / Chapter 32 / Section 54-3211

## Text

54-3211. Refusal to issue, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license — Unprofessional conduct. The board may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, may suspend, or may revoke any license issued under this chapter, or take other disciplinary action, upon proof, after a hearing, that the person has engaged in "unprofessional conduct." The words "unprofessional conduct" as relating to persons licensed under this chapter are defined to include but are not limited to:

(1) Conviction of a crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1), Idaho Code.

(2) Habitual drunkenness or addiction to habit-forming drugs, either of which impairs the ability to perform his work without danger to himself or the public he serves.

(3) Fraud or deceit in connection with services rendered as a bachelor social worker, master social worker or clinical social worker or in establishing qualifications for licensure under this chapter.

(4) Aiding or abetting any person not licensed under this chapter in the practice of social work in the state of Idaho.

(5) Failing to be licensed or continuing to represent himself as licensed after the expiration of his license.

(6) Being found guilty of unprofessional conduct by the rules established by the board.

(7) Having had a license or registration to practice social work revoked, suspended or otherwise disciplined in any state, territory or county.

(8) Failing to comply with a board order entered in a disciplinary action.

(9) Failing to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter.

History:

[54-3211, added 1976, ch. 213, sec. 1, p. 780; am. 2001, ch. 78, sec. 2, p. 198; am. 2002, ch. 85, sec. 8, p. 193; am. 2013, ch. 15, sec. 2, p. 25; am. 2019, ch. 78, sec. 3, p. 182; am. 2020, ch. 175, sec. 30, p. 537.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 54-3201 54-3201 PURPOSE — LEGISLATIVE INTENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3201.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3202 54-3202 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3202.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3203 54-3203 STATE BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS — CREATED — APPOINTMENTS — TERMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3203.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3204 54-3204 BOARD — POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3204.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3205 54-3205 DISPOSITION OF RECEIPTS — EXPENSES — REFUND.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3205.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3206 54-3206 LICENSING — QUALIFICATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3206.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3207 54-3207 PRIVATE OR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3207.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3208 54-3208 ENDORSEMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3208.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3209 54-3209 FEES — LICENSING — DURATION OF LICENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3209.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3210 54-3210 CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3210.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3211 54-3211 REFUSAL TO ISSUE, REFUSAL TO RENEW, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE — UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3211.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3212 54-3212 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF LICENSES — HEARINGS — TAKING TESTIMONY — APPEAL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3212.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3213 54-3213 PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3213.md)
- [Idaho Code § 54-3214 54-3214 LICENSE REQUIRED — REPRESENTATION TO PUBLIC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T54_C32_S54-3214.md)

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