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02-415
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
2001-2002 Regulatory Agenda
UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-415
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation, Office
of Licensing & Registration, State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
CONTACT PERSON:
Geraldine L. Betts, 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0035.
(207) 624-8625. Email: jeri.l.betts@state.me.us
EMERGENCY RULES
ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: NONE
EXPECTED 2001-2002
RULE-MAKING ACTIVITY: The Board's current rules, Chapters 1 through
7 will be repealed and new rules adopted in their place. The Board expects
to reorganize the structure of the rules and update all rules for compliance
with laws currently in place. It is expected that the Board will review
rules for consistency and to clarify terminology, to streamline the
licensure requirements and the processing of applications, continuing
professional education requirements and reporting procedures, to clarify
grounds for discipline and standards of practice, and to update the
code of ethics and standards of professional conduct for practitioners.
Outdated or duplicative rules that may exist in rules established by
the Office of Licensing and Registration as authorized by 10 MRSA §8003
will be repealed.
CHAPTER 1:
Introduction.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: Establish standards for board meetings, recordkeeping, and
rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 2:
Definitions.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: Define and clarify terms used throughout the Board's rules.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 3:
Licensure.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §3824
PURPOSE: This chapter outlines eligibility for licensure for psychologists
and psychological examiners, application and exam procedures, types
of licensure, methods for reviewing credentials, and intervention privileges
for examiners.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 4:
Standards of Practice.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: Establish a code of ethics and standards of professional conduct
for psychologists and psychological examiners.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 5:
Continuing Professional Education.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: Establish requirements for continuing professional education
for license renewal.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 6:
Fee Schedule.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: The Board may repeal this rule because the Office of Licensing
and Registration has proposed to establish fees for the Board directly
pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D). This proposed amendment to Chapter
10 of the rules of the Office of Licensing and Registration is scheduled
to be heard on October 1, 2001.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
CHAPTER 7:
Enforcement, Disciplinary Procedures, and Appeals.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 MRSA §§3824, 3832, 3833, and 3835
PURPOSE: Establish standards for the handling of complaints and appeals.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Within 180 days
AFFECTED PARTIES: Licensees
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not Contemplated
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