Georgia Code, Title 43, Chapter 39 - Psychologists
- § 43-39-1 - Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: (1) "Board" means the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. (2) "Neuropsychology" means the subspecialty of psychology...
- § 43-39-2 - Creation of Board of Examiners; Immunity
There is created a State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, to consist of six members who shall be appointed by the Governor under conditions...
- § 43-39-3 - Appointment to Board; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancies; Removal
(a) The Governor shall appoint members to serve on the board so that the board shall at all times be composed of five members...
- § 43-39-4 - Oath of Office; Certificate of Appointment
Immediately and before entering upon the duties of their office, the members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office and shall...
- § 43-39-5 - Officers; Meetings; Seal; Procedures; Expenses
(a) The board shall elect annually a president and a vice-president. The board shall operate under the terms of Chapter 1 of this title,...
- § 43-39-6 - Authority of Board to Establish Code of Conduct and of Ethics, Administer Oaths, Summon Witnesses, and Take Testimony; Issuance of Licenses; Enforcement of Chapter
The board shall have authority to establish a code of conduct and of ethics, to administer oaths, to summon witnesses, and to take testimony...
- § 43-39-7 - Practicing Without a License; Use of Title; Exceptions
A person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not practice psychology, shall not use the title "psychologist," and shall not imply that...
- § 43-39-8 - Application for License; Qualifications
(a) Any person wishing to practice psychology in this state shall make application to the board through the division director upon such form and...
- § 43-39-9 - Examination of Applicants
Applicants shall take a board approved examination to test the applicant's qualifications. The examination shall be written or oral or both.
- § 43-39-10 - Reciprocity
The board may grant a license to any person who at the time of application is licensed by a similar board of another state...
- § 43-39-11 - Recordation of Licenses; Clerk's Fees; Report by Clerk to Joint-Secretary
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, ยง 1, effective March 31, 1986.
- § 43-39-12 - Biennial Renewal of Licenses
Licenses issued by the board shall be renewable biennially.
- § 43-39-13 - Denial, Revocation, Suspension, and Reinstatement of Licenses; Other Disciplinary Actions; Hearings; Appeals
(a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant therefor or to suspend or revoke...
- § 43-39-14 - Temporary and Provisional Licenses
(a) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant for a permanent license. Such license shall have the same force and effect...
- § 43-39-15 - Continuing Education
The board is authorized to establish requirements of continuing education as a condition for the renewal of licensure of psychologists; however, rules and regulations...
- § 43-39-16 - Privileged Communications
The confidential relations and communications between a licensed psychologist and client are placed upon the same basis as those provided by law between attorney...
- § 43-39-17 - Use of Title "Psychologist."
Except as provided in Code Section 43-39-7, a person shall not practice psychology and shall not use the title "psychologist" unless he or she...
- § 43-39-18 - Injunctions Against Violators
The board is authorized to bring an action to enjoin any person, firm, or corporation who, without being licensed to practice psychology by the...
- § 43-39-19 - Penalty
Any person who violates this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined no less than $100.00 nor...
- § 43-39-20 - Immunity From Civil and Criminal Liability for Certain Good Faith Actions
Any psychologist licensed under this chapter who testifies in good faith without fraud or malice in any proceeding relating to a licensee's or applicant's...
Last modified: October 14, 2016