Chapter 96
Oregon Laws 2011
AN ACT
HB 2068
Relating to
the State Board of Psychologist Examiners; amending ORS 675.110; and declaring
an emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
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] as provided in
ORS 675.070.
(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 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
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.
SECTION 2. This 2011 Act being
necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and
safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on
its passage.
Approved by
the Governor May 19, 2011
Filed in the
office of Secretary of State May 19, 2011
Effective date
May 19, 2011
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