South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 55 - Psychologists
Section 40-55-440. Construction and severability.

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state member thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining compact states.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 159 (H.3833), Section 2.A, eff May 13, 2022.

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Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 55 - Psychologists

Section 40-55-20. State Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Section 40-55-30. Appointment of members of board; terms; vacancies.

Section 40-55-40. Powers and duties of board.

Section 40-55-50. Acts constituting practice as psychologist.

Section 40-55-55. Licensure requirement.

Section 40-55-60. Code of ethics; limits of psychological practice; list of licensed psychologists.

Section 40-55-70. Use of titles incorporating word "psychologist," or similar words; activities of unlicensed persons not prohibited.

Section 40-55-80. Application for license; qualifications of applicants.

Section 40-55-85. Board to promulgate regulations for continuing education requirements.

Section 40-55-90. Exemptions.

Section 40-55-100. Examinations.

Section 40-55-110. Waiver of examination.

Section 40-55-120. Statement of patient rights and procedures for complaints.

Section 40-55-130. Complaint to board against licensed psychologist; investigation; accusation; notice; hearing; confidentiality of proceedings; privileged communications.

Section 40-55-140. Immunity of board members, officers and employees for official acts; administration of oaths; subpoena power; final orders.

Section 40-55-150. Revocation or suspension of license or other disciplinary action; grounds.

Section 40-55-160. Disciplinary action by board; appeal.

Section 40-55-170. Penalties; injunctions.

Section 40-55-180. Areas of specialization.

Section 40-55-190. Health insurer not required to provide or pay for services.

Section 40-55-310. Purpose.

Section 40-55-320. Definitions.

Section 40-55-330. Home state licensure.

Section 40-55-340. Compact privilege to practice telepsychology.

Section 40-55-350. Compact temporary authorization to practice.

Section 40-55-360. Conditions of telepsychology practice in a receiving state.

Section 40-55-370. Adverse actions.

Section 40-55-380. Additional authorities invested in a compact state's psychology regulatory authority.

Section 40-55-390. Coordinated licensure information system.

Section 40-55-400. Establishment of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission.

Section 40-55-410. Rulemaking.

Section 40-55-420. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement.

Section 40-55-430. Date of implementation; associated rules; withdrawal; amendments.

Section 40-55-440. Construction and severability.