New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.2 — Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 21, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.2
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
1. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice psychology pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice psychology, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Psychological Examiners, and he:
a. engages in the practice of psychology;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;
c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice;
d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices psychology under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice psychology without a license pursuant to the "Practicing Psychology Licensing Act," P.L.1966, c.282 (C.45:14B-1 et seq.) or any other applicable law.
L.2013, c.168, s.1.
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What degree of offense is unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime in New Jersey?
Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.2.
Which New Jersey statute covers unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime?
Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.2 (Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime).
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