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Code · Washington · Title 18 — Businesses and Professions · Chapter 18.83

RCW 18.83.180

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It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to:
(1)Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter;
(2)Practice as a licensed psychologist during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
[ 1987 c 150 s 55 ; 1965 c 70 s 18 ; 1955 c 305 s 18 .]
Notes:
Severability — 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901 .
RCW 18.83.180
Penalties. (Effective October 1, 2025.)
It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to:
(1)Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter;
(2)Practice as a licensed psychologist or licensed psychological associate during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
[ 2024 c 371 s 10 ; 1987 c 150 s 55 ; 1965 c 70 s 18 ; 1955 c 305 s 18 .]
Notes:
Effective dates — 2024 c 371 ss 1-12, 14, and 16: See note following RCW 18.19.020 .
Rule making — 2024 c 371 ss 1-16: See note following RCW 18.83.020 .
Severability — 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901 .
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