I'm pretty sure if I did something asinine like that, the state board would call it professional misconduct and lift my license. Take a gander at http://www.op.nysed.gov/opd/rasearch.htm for some of the things licensed professionals in New York State can be were disciplined for (other than doctors, for some reason; they're disciplined by their own licensing board).
Professional misconduct is defined in Education Law and in the Rules of the Board of Regents. Professional misconduct includes the following:
* Engaging in acts of gross incompetence or gross negligence on a single occasion, or negligence or incompetence on more than one occasion
* Permitting or aiding an unlicensed person to perform activities requiring a license
* Refusing a client or patient service because of race, creed, color, or national origin
* Practicing beyond the scope of the profession
* Releasing confidential information without authorization
* Being convicted of a crime
* Failing to return or provide copies of records on request
* Being sexually or physically abusive
* Abandoning or neglecting a patient in need of immediate care
* Performing unnecessary work or unauthorized services
* Practicing under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
A range of penalties that includes censure and reprimand, fines (up to $10,000 for each violation), suspensions and/or probationary terms may be imposed on licensees who have committed misconduct. The Board of Regents takes final action on the most serious cases of misconduct. In severe cases of misconduct, the Regents may revoke the professional's license. Information on uncontested determinations in which a licensee has been assessed a fine for committing an infraction of a minor and technical nature are available by phone: 518-474-3817, fax: 518-474-1449 or e-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov, or by writing to the Office of the Professions.
* Engaging in acts of gross incompetence or gross negligence on a single occasion, or negligence or incompetence on more than one occasion
* Permitting or aiding an unlicensed person to perform activities requiring a license
* Refusing a client or patient service because of race, creed, color, or national origin
* Practicing beyond the scope of the profession
* Releasing confidential information without authorization
* Being convicted of a crime
* Failing to return or provide copies of records on request
* Being sexually or physically abusive
* Abandoning or neglecting a patient in need of immediate care
* Performing unnecessary work or unauthorized services
* Practicing under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
A range of penalties that includes censure and reprimand, fines (up to $10,000 for each violation), suspensions and/or probationary terms may be imposed on licensees who have committed misconduct. The Board of Regents takes final action on the most serious cases of misconduct. In severe cases of misconduct, the Regents may revoke the professional's license. Information on uncontested determinations in which a licensee has been assessed a fine for committing an infraction of a minor and technical nature are available by phone: 518-474-3817, fax: 518-474-1449 or e-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov, or by writing to the Office of the Professions.
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