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 is licensed as provided in this article. A person who is not licensed as provided in this article shall not designate his or her occupation as a psychologist and shall not designate himself or herself by any other term or title which implies that he or she is practicing psychology.
History. Ga. L. 1951, p. 408, § 19; Ga. L. 1986, p. 473, § 1; Ga. L. 1991, p. 1147, § 7; Ga. L. 1993, p. 355, § 3; Ga. L. 2019, p. 101, § 4/HB 26.
The 2019 amendment, effective April 23, 2019, substituted “this article” for “this chapter” in the first and second sentences of this Code section.
Cross references.
False or fraudulent advertising, § 10-1-420 et seq.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 43-39-2. Creation of Board of Examiners; Immunity
§ 43-39-3. Appointment to Board; Qualifications; Terms; Vacancies; Removal
§ 43-39-4. Oath of Office; Certificate of Appointment
§ 43-39-5. Officers; Meetings; Seal; Procedures; Expenses
§ 43-39-7. Practicing Without a License; Use of Title; Exceptions
§ 43-39-8. Application for License; Qualifications
§ 43-39-9. Examination of Applicants
§ 43-39-12. Biennial Renewal of Licenses
§ 43-39-14. Temporary and Provisional Licenses
§ 43-39-15. Continuing Education
§ 43-39-16. Privileged Communications
§ 43-39-17. Use of Title “psychologist.”
§ 43-39-18. Injunctions Against Violators
§ 43-39-20. Immunity From Civil and Criminal Liability for Certain Good Faith Actions