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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.46.02.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="46" chapter_num="02" heading="Sexual Misconduct.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The licensee shall avoid a relationship or an activity with the client that interferes with professional judgment and objectivity.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The licensee may not:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Exploit the client sexually, physically, emotionally, socially, or in another manner; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Engage in sexual misconduct which includes, but is not limited to, sexual behavior with the client or patient:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Regardless of whether the behavior occurs in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or other service to the client or patient, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Under the pretense of diagnostic or therapeutic intent or benefit.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>