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RI Gen L § 5-41-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-41 - Imported Goods|Section 5-41-3 - Penalties for violations.

§ 5-41-3. Penalties for violations.Whoever violates any provision of § 5-41-1 or § 5-41-2 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, for the first offense shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), and for each subsequent offense shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding three (3) months, or both.History of Section.P.L. 1962, ch. 215, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-42-1 - 5-42-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-42 - Debt Pooling|Section 5-42-1 - 5-42-9 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-42-1 — 5-42-9. [Repealed.]
RI Gen L § 5-43-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-43 - Instruction in Jiu-jitsu or Karate|Section 5-43-1 - City and town licensing power.

§ 5-43-1. City and town licensing power.The city and town councils of the several cities and towns may license schools and other institutions offering instruction in jiu-jitsu and karate. The fee for this license shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00); provided, that nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies shall be exempt from paying that fee.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 80, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-43-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-43 - Instruction in Jiu-jitsu or Karate|Section 5-43-2 - Penalty for violations.

§ 5-43-2. Penalty for violations.Any city or town issuing licenses under this chapter may impose a fine not in excess of twenty dollars ($20.00) upon anyone convicted of offering instruction in jiu-jitsu or karate without that license.History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 80, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-1 - Definitions.

§ 5-44-1. Definitions.As used in this chapter:(1) "Academic psychologist" means a person employed by or associated with a recognized college or university or other recognized institution who is engaged in teaching, studying, or conducting research in the science of psychology.(2) "Board" means the board of psychology established by § 5-44-3.(3) "Department" means the Rhode Island department of health.(4) "Director" means the director of the Rhode Island department of health.(5) "Education" means the academic program pursued by a person in obtaining a doctoral degree, that program to include formal course work, seminars, and practica.(6) "Licensed psychologist" means a person who has been licensed for the practice of psychology under this chapter. "Psychologist" as used in this chapter means a licensed psychologist as defined in this section.(7) "Practice of psychology" means the rendering of professional psychological services to individuals, groups, families, or any public or private organization for remuneration. Professional psychological services means applying established psychological principles, methods, or procedures for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to:(i) Diagnoses and treatment of emotional, mental, or behavioral dysfunction, disorder, or disability, alcoholism and substance-abuse disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability;(ii) Psychological testing and evaluation of intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning;(iii) Psychoeducation evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation; and(iv) Counseling, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy.(8) "Psychology student," "psychology trainee," "psychology intern," or "psychology resident" means a student, intern, or other person studying or preparing for the profession of psychologist under the supervision of recognized educational or training institutions or facilities.(9) "Training" means the pre-professional or professional-supervised experience received by the person at the pre- or post-doctoral level, that experience to have been obtained in an internship, clinic, or other similar professional setting.History of Section.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; P.L. 2011, ch. 41, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 76, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-2 - Licensing of psychologist.

§ 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.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-3 - Board of psychology - Creation - Composition.

§ 5-44-3. Board of psychology — Creation — Composition.Within the department of professional regulation in the department of health, there shall be a board of psychology consisting of seven (7) members as provided by § 5-44-4.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-4 - Board of psychology - Appointment, terms, and removal of members.

§ 5-44-4. Board of psychology — Appointment, terms, and removal of members.(a) The director of the department of health shall, with the approval of the governor, appoint seven (7) electors as members of the board. One member of the board shall be representative of the public, and six (6) shall be psychologists pursuant to this chapter and each of them shall have been engaged in their profession for at least five (5) years. At least one member of the board shall be an academic psychologist.(b) The director shall, with the approval of the governor, appoint persons to serve on the board for a term of three (3) years and each member shall serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.(c) The director may remove any member from the board for neglect of any duty required by law, or for incompetence, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made, for the remainder of the term.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 138, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-5 - Board of psychology - Organization and meetings.

§ 5-44-5. Board of psychology — Organization and meetings.(a) The board shall organize immediately after the appointment and qualification of its members.(b) The board shall annually elect a chairperson and secretary. Meetings may be called by the chairperson or the director of the department of health or by written request of four (4) members of the board. A majority of seats filled shall constitute a quorum. The board shall meet as often as necessary.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1979, ch. 186, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 36, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 42, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-6 - Board of psychology - General powers.

§ 5-44-6. Board of psychology — General powers.The board of psychology shall:(1) Be authorized to recommend to the director for his or her approval the adoption and revision of rules and regulations not inconsistent with law as necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.(2) Determine the tests that applicants for licensure take. The department shall adopt policies to be followed in the examinations, licensure, and renewal of licenses of qualified applicants.(3) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a license or revocation. The department has the power to issue subpoenas and compel the attendance of witnesses and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings.(4) The board, or the director shall prosecute all persons violating this chapter and has the power to incur the necessary expenses of prosecution. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings.History of Section.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.
RI Gen L § 5-44-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-7 - [Repealed.]

§ 5-44-7. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; Repealed by P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 2, effective July 5, 2008; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 2, effective July 8, 2008.
RI Gen L § 5-44-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-8 - Register of psychologists - Licensing records.

§ 5-44-8. Register of psychologists — Licensing records.The department shall maintain a register of all psychologists licensed under this chapter which shall be open at all reasonable times to public inspection. The department shall be the custodian of all records pertaining to the licensing of psychologists.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-9 - Qualifications of psychologists.

§ 5-44-9. Qualifications of psychologists.An applicant for licensure shall submit to the board written evidence acceptable to the department that the applicant:(1) Is of good moral character;(2) Has received a doctorate degree in psychology from a college or university whose program of study for that degree at that time meets or exceeds the stated requirements for approval by the American Psychological Association, or its equivalent in terms of excellence of education and training, or a doctorate degree in an allied field whose education and training requirements are substantially similar to current American Psychological Association standards of accreditation for the granting of a doctorate in psychology;(3) Has had the requisite supervised experience as deemed acceptable to the board as delineated in the rules and regulations;(4) Has passed an examination conducted by the board to determine his or her qualification for licensure as a psychologist, or is applying under the provisions of § 5-44-11.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 16; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 204, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 176, § 13; P.L. 2018, ch. 289, § 13.
RI Gen L § 5-44-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-10 - Examinations.

§ 5-44-10. Examinations.(a) Examinations for licensure shall be conducted by the division as scheduled by the director of the department of health, and shall be offered by the board at least twice a year according to methods and in any subject fields that it deems most practical and expeditious to test the applicant's qualifications.(1) The board may require examinations to be written or oral, or both.(2) In any written examination, the identity of the applicant shall not be disclosed to the board until after the examination papers have been graded.(3) Written examination papers shall be preserved and available to the board for at least two (2) years.(b) A candidate shall pass the examination upon the affirmative vote of at least two (2) members of the board.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 310, § 35.
RI Gen L § 5-44-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-11 - Licensure without examination.

§ 5-44-11. Licensure without examination.A licensure as a psychologist may be issued to:(1) An applicant who has been licensed or certified as a psychologist under the laws of another state, United States territory, or foreign country where the board determines that the requirements are substantially equivalent to those of this state; or(2) A person who has been certified after examination by the American Board of Examiners in Professional Psychology, if the board determines that the examination is substantially equivalent to, or exceeds, the requirements of the examination approved by the board.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-12 - Application fee.

§ 5-44-12. Application fee.The applicant applying for licensure as a psychologist shall pay a fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 to the department.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1986, ch. 380, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 17; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 15; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 17.
RI Gen L § 5-44-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-13 - Temporary license.

§ 5-44-13. Temporary license.(a) Pursuant to §§ 5-44-6 and 5-44-23(f) and rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, a temporary permit to practice psychology under supervision may be granted to a candidate for licensure who has paid the required fee as set forth in § 23-1-54 and has satisfied the following requirements:(1) Filed an application for licensure with all required supporting materials;(2) Has received a doctoral degree in accordance with § 5-44-9, and successfully completed one thousand five hundred (1,500) hours of supervision satisfactory to the board as specified in the rules and regulations;(3) Shall only practice under the appropriate supervision of a licensed psychologist as delineated in the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;(4) Shall refrain from using the title "psychologist" or representing himself or herself as a psychologist other than by using the title "psychology student," "psychology trainee," "psychology intern," or "psychology resident"; and(5) The temporary permit shall be valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issuance.(b) Temporary permit holders may request from the board a one-year extension. Such an extension may be granted at the discretion of the board upon review of the applicant's circumstances. This extension shall only be granted once.History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 70, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 17; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 15; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 41, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 76, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 17; P.L. 2019, ch. 308, art. 1, § 21.
RI Gen L § 5-44-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-14 - Limitation of practice.

§ 5-44-14. Limitation of practice.The board shall ensure through regulations and enforcement that licensees limit their practice to demonstrated areas of competence as documented by relevant professional education, training, and experience.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-15 - Expiration and renewal of licenses - Continuing education - Lapsed license.

§ 5-44-15. Expiration and renewal of licenses — Continuing education — Lapsed license.(a) The license of every person licensed under the provisions of this chapter shall expire on the first day of July of the next even-numbered year following the issuance of his or her license.(b) On or before the first day of May of each even-numbered year, the department shall mail an application for renewal of license to every person to whom a license has been issued or renewed during the cycle.(c) Every licensed person who desires to renew his or her license shall file with the department a renewal application, executed, together with a renewal fee as set forth in § 23-1-54, on or before the first day of June in each even-numbered year. Upon receipt of a renewal application and payment of the renewal fee, the accuracy of the application shall be verified and the department may grant a renewal license effective July 1st and expiring the June 30th in each even-numbered year.(d) Every licensed psychologist who desires to continue licensure as a licensed psychologist shall present satisfactory evidence to the board and approved by rule or regulation of the board that the licensed psychologist has completed a prescribed course of continuing licensed psychological education.(e) Any person who allows his or her license to lapse, by failing to renew it on or before June 1st in each even-numbered year, as provided in this section, may be reinstated by the department on payment of the current renewal fee, plus an additional fee as set forth in § 23-1-54. Any person using the title "psychologist" or offering services defined as the practice of psychology under this chapter during the time his or her license has lapsed is subject to the penalties provided for violation of this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1976, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 1993, ch. 138, art. 71, § 4; P.L. 1999, ch. 354, § 13; P.L. 2001, ch. 77, art. 14, § 17; P.L. 2007, ch. 73, art. 39, § 15; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 241, art. 9, § 17.
RI Gen L § 5-44-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-16 - Transfers to inactive list - Reinstatement.

§ 5-44-16. Transfers to inactive list — Reinstatement.(a) A psychologist who does not intend to continue his or her licensure, upon written request to the department, may have his or her name transferred to an inactive list and shall not be required to pay the renewal fee as long as he or she remains inactive.(b) Should a psychologist wish to resume functioning as a psychologist, he or she must notify the department and remit his or her renewal fee and attestation of completion of the continuing education requirements in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder within the immediate two (2) years prior to the applicant's request for licensure reinstatement.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1987, ch. 284, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 469, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-17 - Receipts.

§ 5-44-17. Receipts.The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 7; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 23.
RI Gen L § 5-44-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 5-44-18 - Grounds for discipline.

§ 5-44-18. Grounds for discipline.The board has the power to deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued by the department in accordance with this chapter, or to discipline a psychologist upon proof that the person:(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or temporary license;(2) Is guilty of a felony or of a crime of immorality;(3) Is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;(4) Is mentally incompetent;(5) Is incompetent or negligent in the practice of psychology and has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;(6) Has violated the ethical principles governing psychologists and the practice of psychology, as adopted by the board and in force at the time a charge is made regardless of whether or not the person is a member of any national, regional, or state psychological association; provided, that those ethical principles are a national recognized standard; and departure from or the failure to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing psychology practice;(7) Has practiced as a psychologist or has performed the duties of a psychologist without proper supervision by a psychologist licensed under this chapter unless specifically exempted by this chapter;(8) Has had his or her license revoked, suspended, privileges limited, or other disciplinary action in another state or jurisdiction, including the voluntary surrender of a license;(9) Has failed to furnish the department or its legal representative information requested by the board as part of a disciplinary action.History of Section.P.L. 1969, ch. 233, § 2; P.L. 1983, ch. 253, § 16; P.L. 1999, ch. 465, § 7; P.L. 2008, ch. 303, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. 416, § 1.
RI Gen L § 5-44-20 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 5 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 5-44 - Psychologists|Section 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.History of Section.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.