§ 5-44-20 — § 5-44-20. Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

§ 5-44-20. Grounds for discipline without a hearing.

With the approval of the director, the board may temporarily suspend the license of a psychologist without a hearing if the board finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a psychologist continuing in practice would constitute an immediate danger to the public. In the event that the board temporarily suspends the license of a psychologist without a hearing by the board, a hearing must be held within ten (10) days after the suspension has occurred.

Legislative History

P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 16; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1.