N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-10.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:44G-10.4 - Conflicts of interest

(a) Licensees and certificate holders shall avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with the exercise of professional discretion and impartial judgment. Licensees or certificate holders shall inform clients when a real or potential conflict of interest arises and take steps to resolve the issue, which could be the termination of the professional relationship with the client.

(b) Licensees and certificate holders shall not take advantage of any professional relationship or exploit clients to further their personal, religious, political, or business interests or unduly influence clients based on their personal, religious, political, or business interests.

(c) Licensees and certificate holders shall not engage in dual or multiple relationships with clients or former clients in which there are risks of potential harm to the client or the perception of conflicts of interest and partiality. Licensees and certificate holders shall take steps to protect clients and are responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries. Dual or multiple relationships occur when licensees or certificate holders have more than one existing or past relationship with clients, whether professional, social, or business.

(d) When a licensee or certificate holder provides services to two or more people who have a relationship with each other (for example, couples, family members, or separated or divorced parents), the licensee or certificate holder shall identify to all parties the individual who is the client and the nature of licensee's or certificate holder's professional obligations to the individuals receiving services. A licensee or certificate holder who anticipates a conflict of interest among the individuals receiving services or who anticipates having to perform in potentially conflicting roles shall notify the parties as to the licensee's or certificate holder's role and take action to minimize any conflict of interest.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:44G-10.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 2017(a), effective 9/17/2018