Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 448.9707. Disciplinary proceedings and actions; prohibited practice

(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.

(b) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by using threats, harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.

(c) 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 genetic counseling.

(d) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.

(e) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.

(f) Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another's name.

(g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted in the practice of genetic counseling while the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice or assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(h) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics adopted in the rules promulgated under s. 448.9703(1).

(i) Engaged in conduct while practicing genetic counseling that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(j) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

(4)(a) A genetic counselor may voluntarily surrender his or her license to the board, which may refuse to accept the surrender if the board has received allegations of unprofessional conduct against the genetic counselor. The board may negotiate stipulations in consideration for accepting the surrender of licenses.

(b) The board may restore a license that has been voluntarily surrendered under par. (a) on such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate.