Professional Misconduct & Unlicensed Practice
You have the right to competent professional services. The State Education Department's Office of the Professions, licenses and regulates 47 health, business and design professions. Professional misconduct and unlicensed practice are against the law.
For information on recognizing and reporting professional misconduct or unlicensed practice, visit the Web at www.op.nysed.gov or call 518-474-3817 (TDD/TTY: 518-473-1426) for a free "You Have the Right" brochure.
If you believe a professional has committed misconduct or you know of someone practicing a profession without a license, call 1-800-441-8106 or e-mail conduct@mail.nysed.gov.