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CA Bus & Prof Code § 2915.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2915.4.

2915.4.  (a) Effective January 1, 2020, an applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall show, as part of the application, that he or she has completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention. This requirement shall be met in one of the following ways:(1) Obtained as part of his or her qualifying graduate degree program. To satisfy this requirement, the applicant shall submit to the board a written certification from the registrar or training director of the educational institution or program from which the applicant graduated stating that the coursework required by this section is included within the institution’s curriculum required for graduation at the time the applicant graduated, or within the coursework that was completed by the applicant.(2) Obtained as part of his or her applied experience. Applied experience can be met in any of the following settings: practicum, internship, or formal postdoctoral placement that meets the requirement of Section 2911, or other qualifying supervised professional experience. To satisfy this requirement, the applicant shall submit to the board a written certification from the director of training for the program or primary supervisor where the qualifying experience has occurred stating that the training required by this section is included within the applied experience.(3) By taking a continuing education course that meets the requirements of subdivision (e) or (f) of Section 2915 and that qualifies as a continuing education learning activity category specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 2915. To satisfy this requirement, the applicant shall submit to the board a certification of completion.(b) Effective January 1, 2020, as a one-time requirement, a licensee prior to the time of his or her first renewal after the operative date of this section, or an applicant for reactivation or reinstatement to an active license status, shall have completed a minimum of six hours of coursework or applied experience under supervision in suicide risk assessment and intervention, as specified in subdivision (a). Proof of compliance with this section shall be certified under penalty of perjury that he or she is in compliance with this section and shall be retained for submission to the board upon request.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 182, Sec. 1. (AB 89) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2915.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2915.5.

2915.5.  (a) Any applicant for licensure as a psychologist as a condition of licensure, a minimum of six contact hours of coursework or applied experience in aging and long-term care, which may include, but need not be limited to, the biological, social, and psychological aspects of aging. This coursework shall include instruction on the assessment and reporting of, as well as treatment related to, elder and dependent adult abuse and neglect.(b) In order to satisfy the coursework requirement of this section, the applicant shall submit to the board a written certification from the registrar or training director of the educational institution or program from which the applicant graduated stating that the coursework required by this section is included within the institution’s required curriculum for graduation at the time the applicant graduated, or within the coursework, that was completed by the applicant.(c) (1) If an applicant does not have coursework pursuant to this section, the applicant may obtain evidence of compliance as part of their applied experience in a practicum, internship, or formal postdoctoral placement that meets the requirement of Section 2911, or other qualifying supervised professional experience.(2) To satisfy the applied experience requirement of this section, the applicant shall submit to the board a written certification from the director of training for the program or primary supervisor where the qualifying experience occurred stating that the training required by this section is included within the applied experience.(d) If an applicant does not meet the curriculum or coursework requirement pursuant to this section, the applicant may obtain evidence of compliance by taking a continuing education course that meets the requirements of subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 2915 and that qualifies as a learning activity category specified in paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 2915. To satisfy this requirement, the applicant shall submit to the board a certification of completion.(e) A written certification made or submitted pursuant to this section shall be done under penalty of perjury.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 10. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2916 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2916.

2916.  If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any of the provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without such invalid provisions or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared to be severable.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1677.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2918 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2918.

2918.  The confidential relations and communications between psychologist and client shall be privileged as provided by Article 7 (commencing with Section 1010) of Chapter 4 of Division 8 of the Evidence Code.(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 757.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2919 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 2919.

2919.  A licensed psychologist shall retain a patient’s health service records for a minimum of seven years from the patient’s discharge date. If the patient is a minor, the patient’s health service records shall be retained for a minimum of seven years from the date the patient reaches 18 years of age.(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 89, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2920 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2920.

2920.  (a) The Board of Psychology shall enforce and administer this chapter. The board shall consist of nine members, four of whom shall be public members.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 12. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2920.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2920.1.

2920.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Board of Psychology in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2921 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2921.

2921.  Each member of the board shall hold office for a term of four years, and shall serve until the appointment and qualification of his or her successor or until one year shall have elapsed since the expiration of the term for which he or she was appointed, whichever first occurs. No member may serve for more than two consecutive terms.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 6.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2922 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2922.

2922.  In appointing the members of the board, except the public members, the Governor shall use his or her judgment to select psychologists who represent, as widely as possible, the varied professional interests of psychologists in California.The Governor shall appoint two of the public members and the five licensed members of the board qualified as provided in Section 2923. The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member, and their initial appointment shall be made to fill, respectively, the first and second public member vacancies which occur on or after January 1, 1983.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 589, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2923 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2923.

2923.  Each member of the board shall have all of the following qualifications:(a) He or she shall be a resident of this state.(b) Each member appointed, except the public members shall be a licensed psychologist.The public members shall not be licentiates of the board or of any board under this division or of any board referred to in the Chiropractic Act or the Osteopathic Act.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 8.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2924 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2924.

2924.  The Governor has power to remove from office any member of the board for neglect of any duty required by this chapter, for incompetency, or for unprofessional conduct.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 9.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2925 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2925.

2925.  The board shall elect annually a president and vice president from among its members.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 589, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2926 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2926.

2926.  The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairman or at the written request of any two members of the board.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 11.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2927 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2927.

2927.  Five members of the board shall at all times constitute a quorum.(Added by renumbering Section 2932 by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 69. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2927.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2927.5.

2927.5.  Notice of each regular meeting of the board shall be given in accordance with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 66. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2928 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2928.

2928.  The board shall administer and enforce this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2929 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2929.

2929.  The board shall adopt a seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by the board.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2930 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2930.

2930.  The board shall from time to time adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate this chapter. In adopting rules and regulations the board shall comply with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 14.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2931 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2931.

2931.  The board shall examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for a license as provided by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 15.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2933 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2933.

2933.  (a) Except as provided by Section 159.5, the board shall employ and shall make available to the board within the limits of the funds received by the board all personnel necessary to carry out this chapter. The board may employ, exempt from the State Civil Service Act, an executive officer to the Board of Psychology. The board shall make all expenditures to carry out this chapter. The board may accept contributions to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 13. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2026, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2934 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2934.

2934.  Notwithstanding Section 112, the board may issue, biennially, a current geographical directory of licensed psychologists. The directory may be sent to licensees and to other interested parties at cost.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 18.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2934.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2934.1.

2934.1.  (a) The board may post on its Internet Web site the following information on the current status of the license for all current and former licensees:(1) Whether or not the licensee has a record of a disciplinary action.(2) Any of the following enforcement actions or proceedings against the licensee:(A) Temporary restraining orders.(B) Interim suspension orders.(C) Revocations, suspensions, probations, or limitations on practice ordered by the board or by a court with jurisdiction in the state, including those made part of a probationary order, cease practice order, or stipulated agreement.(D) Accusations filed by the board, including those accusations that are on appeal, excluding ones that have been dismissed or withdrawn where the action is no longer pending.(E) Citations issued by the board. Unless withdrawn, citations shall be posted for five years from the date of issuance.(b) The board may also post on its Internet Web site all of the following historical information in its possession, custody, or control regarding all current and former licensees:(1) Institutions that awarded the qualifying educational degree and type of degree awarded.(2) A link to the licensee’s professional Internet Web site. Any link that provides access to a licensee’s professional Internet Web site, once clicked, shall be accompanied by a notification that informs the Internet Web site viewer that they are no longer on the board’s Internet Web site.(c) The board may also post other information designated by the board in regulation.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 484, Sec. 9. (SB 1193) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2935 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2935.

2935.  Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 19.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2936 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 2 - Administration|Section 2936.

2936.  The board shall adopt a program of consumer and professional education in matters relevant to the ethical practice of psychology. The board shall establish as its standards of ethical conduct relating to the practice of psychology, the “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct” published by the American Psychological Association (APA). Those standards shall be applied by the board as the accepted standard of care in all licensing examination development and in all board enforcement policies and disciplinary case evaluations.To facilitate consumers in receiving appropriate psychological services, all licensees and registrants shall be required to post, in a conspicuous location in their principal psychological business office, a notice which reads as follows: “NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Department of Consumer Affair’s Board of Psychology receives and responds to questions and complaints regarding the practice of psychology. If you have questions or complaints, you may contact the board by email at bopmail@dca.ca.gov, on the Internet at www.psychology.ca.gov, by calling 1-866-503-3221, or by writing to the following address:Board of Psychology1625 North Market Boulevard, Suite –215Sacramento, California 95834”(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 316, Sec. 10. (SB 1466) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2940 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2940.

2940.  To obtain a license from the board, an applicant shall submit any applications and pay any applicable fees as prescribed in Section 2987. These fees shall not be refunded by the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 60. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2941 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2941.

2941.  (a) Each applicant for licensure as a psychologist shall take and pass any examination required by the board. An applicant may be examined for knowledge in any theoretical or applied fields of psychology, as well as professional skills and judgment in the use of psychological techniques and methods and the ethical practice of psychology, as the board deems appropriate.(b) Each applicant shall pay any applicable examination fees as prescribed in Section 2987. These fees shall not be refunded by the board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 62. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2942 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2942.

2942.  The board may examine by written or computer-assisted examination or by both. All aspects of the examination shall be in compliance with Section 139. The examination shall be available for administration at least twice a year at the time and place and under supervision as the board may determine. The passing grades for the examinations shall be established by the board in regulations and shall be based on psychometrically sound principles of establishing minimum qualifications and levels of competency.The board may utilize examinations for a psychologist’s license under a uniform examination system, and for that purpose the board may make arrangements with organizations to supply and administer examination materials.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 647, Sec. 14. (SB 801) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2943 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2943.

2943.  The board may examine for knowledge in whatever theoretical or applied fields in psychology as it deems appropriate. It may examine the candidate with regard to his or her professional skills and his or her judgment in the utilization of psychological techniques and methods.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 888, Sec. 24.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2946 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2946.

2946.  (a) The board shall grant a license to any person who passes the board’s supplemental licensing examination and, at the time of application, has been licensed for at least two years by a psychology licensing authority in another state or territory of the United States or Canadian province if the requirements for obtaining a certificate or license to practice psychology in that state, territory, or province were substantially equivalent to the requirements of this chapter.(b) A psychologist certified or licensed in another state, territory, or province who has applied to the board for a license in this state may perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid California license for a period not to exceed 180 calendar days from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever first occurs.(c) A psychologist certified or licensed in another state or province who is married to, or in a domestic partnership or other legal union with, an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States and who has made application to the board for a license in this state may perform activities and services of a psychological nature without a valid license for a period not to exceed twelve months from the time of submitting their application or from the commencement of residency in this state, whichever first occurs.(d) The board at its discretion may waive the examinations when in the judgment of the board the applicant has already demonstrated competence in areas covered by the examinations. The board at its discretion may waive the examinations for diplomates of the American Board of Professional Psychology. An applicant shall take and pass the required examinations unless waived by the board pursuant to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 693, Sec. 5.5. (AB 107) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 2948 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Psychologists|ARTICLE 3 - License|Section 2948.

2948.  The board shall issue a license to all applicants who meet the requirements of this chapter and who pay to the board the initial license fee provided in Section 2987.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 1998.)