Chapter 94
AN ACT
SB 230
Relating to authority of State Board of Psychologist Examiners;
amending ORS 675.110.
Be It Enacted by the People of
the State of
SECTION 1.
ORS 675.110 is amended to read:
675.110. The State Board
of Psychologist Examiners shall have the following powers, in addition to the
powers otherwise granted under ORS 675.010 to 675.150, and shall have all
powers necessary or proper to carry the granted powers into effect:
(1) To determine
qualifications of applicants to practice psychology in this state; to cause to
have examinations prepared, conducted and graded and to grant licensing to
qualified applicants upon their compliance with the provisions of ORS 675.010
to 675.150 and the rules of the board.
(2) To grant or deny
renewal of licenses, and to renew licenses which have lapsed for nonpayment of
the renewal fee, subject to the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
(3) To suspend or revoke
licenses, subject to ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
(4) To issue letters of
reprimand, to impose probationary periods with the authority to restrict the
scope of practice of a licensed psychologist or to require practice under
supervision.
(5) To impose civil
penalties not to exceed $1,000.
(6) To restore licenses
which have been suspended or revoked or voided by nonpayment of the renewal
fee.
(7)(a) To collect fees
for application, examination and licensing of applicants, for renewal of
licenses, and for issuance of limited permits, such fees to be used to defray
the expenses of the board as provided in ORS 675.140.
(b) The board may
collect a delinquent renewal fee for licenses renewed after the deadline for
renewal but before the grace period for renewal has expired.
(8) To investigate
alleged violations of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
(9) To issue subpoenas
for the attendance of witnesses, take testimony, administer oaths or
affirmations to witnesses, conduct hearings, require the production of relevant
documents in all proceedings pertaining to the duties and powers of the board.
(10) To enforce ORS
675.010 to 675.150 and to exercise general supervision over the practice of
psychology in this state.
(11) To adopt a common
seal.
(12) To formulate a code
of professional conduct for the practice of psychology giving particular
consideration to the Ethical Standards of Psychologists promulgated by the
American Psychological Association.
(13) To establish
standards of service and training and educational qualifications for the
rendering of ethical psychological services in this state, including the
formulation of standards for the issuance of licenses for areas of special
competence.
(14) To formulate and
enforce continuing education requirements for duly licensed psychologists to [insure] ensure the highest
quality of professional services to the public.
(15) To deny renewal of
a license, or renewal of a license that has lapsed for nonpayment of the
renewal fee, unless [prior to payment of
the renewal fee described in subsection (7) of this section] the applicant
completes, or provides documentation of previous completion of:
(a) A pain management
education program approved by the board and developed in conjunction with the
Pain Management Commission established under ORS 409.500; or
(b) An equivalent pain
management education program, as determined by the board.
(16) For the purpose of
requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181.534, to
require the fingerprints of a person who is:
(a) Applying for a
license that is issued by the board;
(b) Applying for renewal
of a license that is issued by the board; or
(c) Under investigation
by the board.
(17) Subject to the
applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, to adopt reasonable rules to carry
out the provisions of ORS 675.010 to 675.150.
Approved by the Governor May 7, 2007
Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 7, 2007
Effective date January 1, 2008
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