§ 5-44-2. Licensing of psychologist.
(a) In order to protect and safeguard the health and welfare of the people, it is unlawful
for any person to represent himself or herself as a psychologist or to use any description
of services including the terms "psychology� and "psychological,� or any title, abbreviation,
sign, card, or device to indicate that person is a psychologist unless that person
has been licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or unless that person
falls within an exception provided by § 5-44-23.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to offer services to the public or to render to
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§ 5-44-2. Licensing of psychologist.
(a) In order to protect and safeguard the health and welfare of the people, it is unlawful
for any person to represent himself or herself as a psychologist or to use any description
of services including the terms "psychology� and "psychological,� or any title, abbreviation,
sign, card, or device to indicate that person is a psychologist unless that person
has been licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or unless that person
falls within an exception provided by § 5-44-23.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to offer services to the public or to render to individuals
or groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology in § 5-44-1(7), unless that person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or falls
within an exemption provided by § 5-44-23.
(c) Anyone holding a certificate as a psychologist in this state on July 21, 1992, shall
be granted a license as a psychologist under the provisions of this chapter, and shall
be licensed to practice psychology within his or her area of competence as specified
in § 5-44-14.