# 26 V.S.A. § 5026: Unprofessional conduct

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5026

## Section

- **Citation:** 26 V.S.A. § 5026
- **Heading:** Unprofessional conduct
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 26 / Chapter 97 / Section 5026

## Text

(a) Unprofessional conduct means the following conduct and the conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a committed by a licensee, an applicant, or a person who later becomes an applicant:

(1) has made or caused to be made a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or representation in procuring or attempting to procure registration or renew a license to practice as a licensed designer;

(2) whether or not committed in this State, has been convicted of a crime related to water system design or installation or a felony that evinces an unfitness to practice design;

(3) is unable to practice design competently by reason of any cause;

(4) has willfully or repeatedly violated or caused the violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, the terms of a permit, the Vermont On-Site Wastewater and Potable Water Supply Regulations, or the Vermont Water Quality Standards;

(5) is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;

(6) has a mental, emotional, or physical disability, the nature of which interferes with the ability to practice design competently;

(7) engages in conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public;

(8) has reviewed or acted on permit applications for a potable water supply or wastewater system that he or she designed or installed.

(b) A person shall not be liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the good faith reporting of information to the Director or the Office of Professional Regulation about alleged incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a licensed designer.

## Nearby sections

- [26 V.S.A. § 5001 § 5001. Purpose and effect](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5001.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5002 § 5002. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5002.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5003 § 5003. Prohibitions; offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5003.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5004 § 5004. Exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5004.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5005 § 5005. Qualified professional engineers exempt](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5005.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5011 § 5011. Duties of the Director](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5011.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5012 § 5012. Advisor appointees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5012.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5021 § 5021. Eligibility for licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5021.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5022 § 5022. License renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5022.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5023 § 5023. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5023.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5024 § 5024. Licensure generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5024.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5025 § 5025. Fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5025.md)
- [26 V.S.A. § 5026 § 5026. Unprofessional conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T26_C97_S5026.md)

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