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1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/01/2017 02:40pm

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A bill for an act
relating to health occupations; clarifying licensure requirements for licensed
psychologists; updating language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections
148.881; 148.89; 148.90, subdivisions 1, 2; 148.905, subdivision 1; 148.907,
subdivisions 1, 2; 148.9105, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 148.915; 148.916, subdivisions
1, 1a; 148.925; 148.96, subdivision 3; 148B.53, subdivision 1; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148; repealing Minnesota Statutes
2016, sections 148.906; 148.907, subdivision 5; 148.908; 148.909, subdivision 7;
148.96, subdivisions 4, 5.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.881, is amended to read:


148.881 DECLARATION OF POLICY.

The practice of psychology in Minnesota affects the public health, safety, and welfare.
The regulations in deleted text beginsections 148.88 to 148.98deleted text endnew text begin the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act as
enforced by the Board of Psychology
new text end protect the public deleted text beginfrom the practice of psychology by
unqualified persons and from unethical or unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to
practice psychology
deleted text endnew text begin through licensure, regulation, and education to promote access to safe,
ethical, and competent psychological services
new text end.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.89, is amended to read:


148.89 DEFINITIONS.

Subdivision 1.

Applicability.

For the purposes of sections 148.88 to 148.98, the following
terms have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.

Board of Psychology or board.

"Board of Psychology" or "board" means the
board established under section 148.90.

Subd. 2a.

Client.

"Client" means deleted text begineach individual or legal, religious, academic,
organizational, business, governmental, or other entity that receives, received, or should
have received, or arranged for another individual or entity to receive services from an
individual regulated under sections 148.88 to 148.98. Client also means an individual's
legally authorized representative, such as a parent or guardian. For the purposes of sections
148.88 to 148.98, "client" may include patient, resident, counselee, evaluatee, and, as limited
in the rules of conduct, student, supervisee, or research subject. In the case of dual clients,
the licensee or applicant for licensure must be aware of the responsibilities to each client,
and of the potential for divergent interests of each client
deleted text endnew text begin a direct recipient of psychological
services within the context of a professional relationship that may include a child, adolescent,
adult, couple, family, group, organization, community, or other entity. The client may be
the person requesting the psychological services or the direct recipient of the services
new text end.

Subd. 2b.

Credentialed.

"Credentialed" means having a license, certificate, charter,
registration, or similar authority to practice in an occupation regulated by a governmental
board or agency.

Subd. 2c.

Designated supervisor.

"Designated supervisor" means a qualified individual
who is deleted text begindesignateddeleted text endnew text begin identified and assignednew text end by the primary supervisor to provide additional
supervision and training deleted text beginto a licensed psychological practitioner ordeleted text end to an individual who is
obtaining required predegree supervised professional experience or postdegree supervised
new text begin psychological new text endemployment.

new text begin Subd. 2d. new text end

new text begin Direct services. new text end

new text begin "Direct services" means the delivery of preventive, diagnostic,
assessment, or therapeutic intervention services where the primary purpose is to benefit a
client who is the direct recipient of the service.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2e. new text end

new text begin Full-time employment. new text end

new text begin "Full-time employment" means a minimum of 35
clock hours per week.
new text end

Subd. 3.

Independent practice.

"Independent practice" means the practice of psychology
without supervision.

new text begin Subd. 3a. new text end

new text begin Jurisdiction. new text end

new text begin "Jurisdiction" means the United States, United States territories,
or Canadian provinces or territories.
new text end

Subd. 4.

Licensee.

"Licensee" means a person who is licensed by the board deleted text beginas a licensed
psychologist or as a licensed psychological practitioner
deleted text end.

Subd. 4a.

Provider or provider of services.

"Provider" or "provider of services" means
any individual who is regulated by the boarddeleted text begin, and includes a licensed psychologist, a licensed
psychological practitioner, a licensee, or an applicant
deleted text end.

Subd. 4b.

Primary supervisor.

"Primary supervisor" means a psychologist licensed in
Minnesota or other qualified individual who provides the principal supervision deleted text beginto a licensed
psychological practitioner or
deleted text end to an individual who is obtaining required predegree supervised
professional experience or postdegree supervised new text beginpsychological new text endemployment.

Subd. 5.

Practice of psychology.

"Practice of psychology" means the observation,
description, evaluation, interpretation, deleted text beginordeleted text endnew text begin prediction, ornew text end modification of human behavior by
the application of psychological principles, methods, or procedures for deleted text beginany reason, including
to prevent, eliminate, or manage
deleted text endnew text begin the purpose of preventing, eliminating, evaluating, assessing,
or predicting
new text end symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behaviornew text begin; applying psychological
principles in legal settings;
new text end and deleted text beginto enhancedeleted text endnew text begin enhancingnew text end interpersonal relationships, work, life
and developmental adjustment, personal and organizational effectiveness, behavioral health,
and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, the following
services, regardless of whether the provider receives payment for the services:

(1) psychological research and teaching of psychologynew text begin subject to the exemptions in
section 148.9075
new text end;

(2) deleted text beginassessment, including psychological testing and other means of evaluating personal
characteristics such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and
neuropsychological functioning
deleted text endnew text begin psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of
personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, cognitive, physical and emotional
abilities, skills, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning
new text end;

(3) deleted text begina psychological report, whether written or oral, including testimony of a provider as
an expert witness, concerning the characteristics of an individual or entity
deleted text endnew text begin counseling,
psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy
new text end;

deleted text begin (4) psychotherapy, including but not limited to, categories such as behavioral, cognitive,
emotive, systems, psychophysiological, or insight-oriented therapies; counseling; hypnosis;
and diagnosis and treatment of:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) mental and emotional disorder or disability;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) alcohol and substance dependence or abuse;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) disorders of habit or conduct;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iv) the psychological aspects of physical illness or condition, accident, injury, or
disability, including the psychological impact of medications;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (v) life adjustment issues, including work-related and bereavement issues; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (vi) child, family, or relationship issues
deleted text end

new text begin (4) diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental or emotional disorders or disabilities,
substance use disorders, disorders of habit or conduct, and the psychological aspects of
physical illness, accident, injury, or disability
new text end;

(5) deleted text beginpsychoeducational services and treatmentdeleted text endnew text begin psychoeducational evaluation, therapy,
and remediation
new text end; deleted text beginand
deleted text end

(6) consultation deleted text beginand supervisiondeleted text endnew text begin with physicians, other health care professionals, and
clients regarding available treatment options, including medication, with respect to the
provision of care for a specific client;
new text end

new text begin (7) provision of direct services to individuals or groups for the purpose of enhancing
individual and organizational effectiveness, using psychological principles, methods, and
procedures to assess and evaluate individuals on personal characteristics for individual
development or behavior change or for making decisions about the individual; and
new text end

new text begin (8) supervision and consultation related to any of the services described in this
subdivision
new text end.

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Telesupervision. new text end

new text begin "Telesupervision" means the clinical supervision of
psychological services through a synchronous audio and video format where the supervisor
is not physically in the same facility as the supervisee.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.90, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Board of Psychology.

(a) The Board of Psychology is created with the
powers and duties described in this section. The board has 11 members who consist of:

(1) deleted text beginthreedeleted text endnew text begin fournew text end individuals licensed as licensed psychologists who have doctoral degrees
in psychology;

(2) two individuals licensed as licensed psychologists who have master's degrees in
psychology;

(3) two psychologists, not necessarily licensed, deleted text beginone with adeleted text endnew text begin who havenew text end doctoral deleted text begindegreedeleted text endnew text begin
degrees
new text end in psychology deleted text beginand one with either a doctoral or master's degree in psychologydeleted text end
representing different training programs in psychology;

deleted text begin (4) one individual licensed or qualified to be licensed as: (i) through December 31, 2010,
a licensed psychological practitioner; and (ii) after December 31, 2010, a licensed
psychologist;
deleted text end and

deleted text begin (5)deleted text endnew text begin (4)new text end three public members.

(b) After the date on which fewer than 30 percent of the individuals licensed by the
board as licensed psychologists qualify for licensure under section 148.907, subdivision 3,
paragraph (b), vacancies filled under paragraph (a), clause (2), shall be filled by an individual
with either a master's or doctoral degree in psychology licensed or qualified to be licensed
as a licensed psychologist.

(c) After the date on which fewer than 15 percent of the individuals licensed by the board
as licensed psychologists qualify for licensure under section 148.907, subdivision 3,
paragraph (b), vacancies under paragraph (a), clause (2), shall be filled by an individual
with either a master's or doctoral degree in psychology licensed or qualified to be licensed
as a licensed psychologist.

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.90, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Members.

(a) The members of the board shall:

(1) be appointed by the governor;

(2) be residents of the state;

(3) serve for not more than two consecutive terms;

(4) designate the officers of the board; and

(5) administer oaths pertaining to the business of the board.

(b) A public member of the board shall represent the public interest and shall not:

(1) be a psychologistdeleted text begin, psychological practitioner,deleted text end or have engaged in the practice of
psychology;

(2) be an applicant or former applicant for licensure;

(3) be a member of another health professionnew text begin and be licensed by a health-related licensing
board as defined under section 214.01, subdivision 2; the commissioner of health; or licensed,
certified, or registered by another jurisdiction
new text end;

(4) be a member of a household that includes a psychologist deleted text beginor psychological practitionerdeleted text end;
or

(5) have conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts with duties as a board member.

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.905, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General.

The board shall:

(1) adopt and enforce rules for licensing psychologists deleted text beginand psychological practitionersdeleted text end
and for regulating their professional conduct;

(2) adopt and enforce rules of conduct governing the practice of psychology;

(3) adopt and implement rules for examinations which shall be held at least once a year
to assess applicants' knowledge and skills. The examinations may be written or oral or both,
and may be administered by the board or by institutions or individuals designated by the
boarddeleted text begin;deleted text endnew text begin. Before the adoption and implementation of a new national examination, the board
must consider whether the examination:
new text end

new text begin (i) demonstrates reasonable reliability and external validity;
new text end

new text begin (ii) is normed on a reasonable representative and diverse national sample; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) is intended to assess an applicant's education, training, and experience for the purpose
of public protection;
new text end

(4) issue licenses to individuals qualified under sections 148.907 deleted text beginand 148.908deleted text endnew text begin, 148.909,
148.915, and 148.916
new text end, according to the procedures for licensing in Minnesota Rules;

(5) issue copies of the rules for licensing to all applicants;

(6) establish and maintain annually a register of current licenses;

(7) establish and collect fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services
by the board. Fees shall be set to defray the cost of administering the provisions of sections
148.88 to 148.98 including costs for applications, examinations, enforcement, materials,
and the operations of the board;

(8) educate the public deleted text beginaboutdeleted text endnew text begin onnew text end the requirements for deleted text beginlicensing of psychologists and of
psychological practitioners
deleted text end new text beginlicenses issued by the board new text endand deleted text beginaboutdeleted text endnew text begin onnew text end the rules of conductdeleted text begin,
to
deleted text endnew text begin;
new text end

new text begin (9)new text end enable the public to file complaints against applicants or licensees who may have
violated the Psychology Practice Act; deleted text beginand
deleted text end

deleted text begin (9)deleted text endnew text begin (10)new text end adopt and implement requirements for continuing educationnew text begin;new text end and

new text begin (11) new text endestablish or approve programs that qualify for professional psychology continuing
educational credit. The board may hire consultants, agencies, or professional psychological
associations to establish and approve continuing education courses.

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.907, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Effective date.

deleted text beginAfter August 1, 1991,deleted text end No person shall engage in the
independent practice of psychology unless that person is licensed as a licensed psychologistnew text begin
or is exempt under section 148.9075
new text end.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.907, subdivision 2, is amended to read:


Subd. 2.

Requirements for licensure as licensed psychologist.

To become licensed
by the board as a licensed psychologist, an applicant shall comply with the following
requirements:

(1) pass an examination in psychology;

(2) pass a professional responsibility examination on the practice of psychology;

(3) pass any other examinations as required by board rules;

(4) pay deleted text beginnonrefundabledeleted text end fees to the board for applications, processing, testing, renewals,
and materialsnew text begin as required under section 148.923new text end;

(5) deleted text beginhavedeleted text end attained the age of majority, be of good moral character, and have no unresolved
disciplinary action or complaints pending in the state of Minnesota or any other jurisdiction;

(6) deleted text beginhavedeleted text end earned a doctoral degree with a major in psychology from a regionally accredited
educational institution meeting the standards the board has established by rule; and

(7) deleted text beginhavedeleted text end completed at least one full year or the equivalent in part time of postdoctoral
supervised psychological employmentnew text begin in no less than 12 months and no more than 60
months. If the postdoctoral supervised psychological employment goes beyond 60 months,
the board may grant a variance to this requirement
new text end.

Sec. 8.

new text begin [148.9075] EXEMPTIONS TO LICENSE REQUIREMENT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin General. new text end

new text begin (a) Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall prevent members
of other professions or occupations from performing functions for which they are competent
and properly authorized by law. The following individuals are exempt from the licensure
requirements of the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act, provided they operate in compliance
with the stated exemption:
new text end

new text begin (1) individuals licensed by a health-related licensing board as defined under section
214.01, subdivision 2, or by the commissioner of health;
new text end

new text begin (2) individuals authorized as mental health practitioners as defined under section 245.462,
subdivision 17; and
new text end

new text begin (3) individuals authorized as mental health professionals under section 245.462,
subdivision 18.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any of these individuals must not hold themselves out to the public by any title or
description stating or implying they are licensed to engage in the practice of psychology
unless they are licensed under sections 148.88 to 148.98 or are using a title in compliance
with section 148.96.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Business or industrial organization. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98
shall prevent the use of psychological techniques by a business or industrial organization
for its own personnel purposes or by an employment agency or state vocational rehabilitation
agency for the evaluation of the agency's clients prior to a recommendation for employment.
However, a representative of an industrial or business firm or corporation may not sell,
offer, or provide psychological services as specified in section 148.89, unless the services
are performed or supervised by an individual licensed under sections 148.88 to 148.98.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin School psychologist. new text end

new text begin (a) Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be construed
to prevent a person who holds a license or certificate issued by the State Board of Teaching
in accordance with chapters 122A and 129 from practicing school psychology within the
scope of employment if authorized by a board of education or by a private school that meets
the standards prescribed by the State Board of Teaching, or from practicing as a school
psychologist within the scope of employment in a program for children with disabilities.
new text end

new text begin (b) Any person exempted under this subdivision shall not offer psychological services
to any other individual, organization, or group for remuneration, monetary or otherwise,
unless the person is licensed by the Board of Psychology under sections 148.88 to 148.98.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Clergy or religious officials. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be
construed to prevent recognized religious officials, including ministers, priests, rabbis,
imams, Christian Science practitioners, and other persons recognized by the board, from
conducting counseling activities that are within the scope of the performance of their regular
recognizable religious denomination or sect, as defined in current federal tax regulations,
if the religious official does not refer to the official's self as a psychologist and the official
remains accountable to the established authority of the religious denomination or sect.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Teaching and research. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be construed
to prevent a person employed in a secondary, postsecondary, or graduate institution from
teaching and conducting research in psychology within an educational institution that is
recognized by a regional accrediting organization or by a federal, state, county, or local
government institution, agency, or research facility, so long as:
new text end

new text begin (1) the institution, agency, or facility provides appropriate oversight mechanisms to
ensure public protections; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the person is not providing direct clinical services to a client or clients as defined in
sections 148.88 to 148.98.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Psychologist in disaster or emergency relief. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to
148.98 shall be construed to prevent a psychologist sent to this state for the sole purpose of
responding to a disaster or emergency relief effort of the state government, the federal
government, the American Red Cross, or other disaster or emergency relief organization as
long as the psychologist is not practicing in Minnesota longer than 30 days and the sponsoring
organization can certify the psychologist's assignment to this state. The board or its designee,
at its discretion, may grant an extension to the 30-day time limitation of this subdivision.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Psychological consultant. new text end

new text begin A license under sections 148.88 to 148.98 is not
required by a nonresident of the state, serving as an expert witness, organizational consultant,
presenter, or educator on a limited basis provided the person is appropriately trained,
educated, or has been issued a license, certificate, or registration by another jurisdiction.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Students. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall prohibit the practice of
psychology under qualified supervision by practicum psychology students, predoctoral
psychology interns, or an individual who has earned a doctoral degree in psychology and
is in the process of completing their postdoctoral supervised psychological employment. A
student trainee or intern shall use the titles as required under section 148.96, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Other professions. new text end

new text begin Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be construed to
authorize a person licensed under sections 148.88 to 148.98 to engage in the practice of any
profession regulated under Minnesota law, unless the individual is duly licensed or registered
in that profession.
new text end

Sec. 9.

new text begin [148.9076] LICENSURE RENEWAL.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Renewal requirements. new text end

new text begin To be eligible for licensure renewal, a licensee
must submit to the board:
new text end

new text begin (1) a completed application as designated by the board;
new text end

new text begin (2) the renewal fee required under section 148.923; and
new text end

new text begin (3) affirmation of meeting the continuing education requirements under section 148.911.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Renewal deadline. new text end

new text begin (a) A license must be renewed every two years. An
application for renewal must be received by the board by midnight on the last day of the
last month during which the license is active. Failure to renew a license before the expiration
date shall result in the expiration of the license within ten days after the expiration date.
The board shall send a notification to the licensee that the license is expired. Failure to
submit a renewal application in accordance with subdivision 1 and the applicable late fee
required under section 148.923 within 30 days after the license expiration date shall result
in the termination of the license. Individuals seeking relicensure following the termination
of a license under this section must comply with the requirements of section 148.9077.
new text end

new text begin (b) Failure to receive notification from the board does not relieve the licensee of the
obligation to meet the renewal deadline and other requirements for license renewal and is
not grounds for challenging licensure termination.
new text end

Sec. 10.

new text begin [148.9077] RELICENSURE.
new text end

new text begin A former licensee may apply to the board for licensure after complying with all laws
and rules required for applicants for licensure that were in effect on the date the initial
Minnesota license was granted. The former licensee must verify to the board that the former
licensee has not engaged in the practice of psychology in this state since the last date of
active licensure, except as permitted under statutory licensure exemption, and must submit
the fee for relicensure following termination required under section 148.923.
new text end

Sec. 11.

new text begin [148.9078] INACTIVE LICENSE STATUS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Election of inactive status. new text end

new text begin A licensee in good standing who is not
planning to practice psychology in Minnesota for at least one year, but no longer than three
years, may apply to the board to have their license placed in inactive status without penalty
by submitting to the board:
new text end

new text begin (1) an application for inactive status;
new text end

new text begin (2) the fee required under section 148.923; and
new text end

new text begin (3) attestation that the licensee will not engage in the practice of psychology in Minnesota
while the license is in inactive status.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Inactive status. new text end

new text begin A licensee who holds a license in inactive status must not
practice, attempt to practice, offer to practice or advertise, or hold themselves out as
authorized to practice psychology. In making representations of professional status to the
public, a licensee must state that the license is inactive and that the licensee is not authorized
to practice psychology.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Pending investigations and complaints. new text end

new text begin A licensee with a pending complaint
in any jurisdiction may not apply for inactive status. If the board receives a complaint after
a licensee has been granted inactive status of the license, the board may revoke the inactive
status and may initiate an investigation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duration of inactive status. new text end

new text begin A licensee may remain in inactive status for a
period of up to three years. Licenses in inactive status at the end of the three-year period
shall automatically expire. An individual with an expired license may reapply to the board
using the board's relicensure process under section 148.9077.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reactivation. new text end

new text begin A license in inactive status may be reactivated at any time during
the three-year period by submitting to the board:
new text end

new text begin (1) an application for reactivation;
new text end

new text begin (2) the reactivation fee in accordance with subdivision 6; and
new text end

new text begin (3) attestation that the licensee has not practiced psychology in this state since the date
of inactivation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Reactivation fee. new text end

new text begin The fee for licensure reactivation is the reactivation license
fee required under section 148.923 in effect at the time of application for reactivation.
new text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.9105, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Application.

Retired providers who are licensed or were formerly licensed
to practice psychology in the state according to the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act may
apply to the board for psychologist emeritus registration deleted text beginor psychological practitioner
emeritus registration
deleted text end if they declare that they are retired from the practice of psychology in
Minnesota, have not been the subject of disciplinary action in any jurisdiction, and have no
unresolved complaints in any jurisdiction. Retired providers shall complete the necessary
forms provided by the board and pay a onetimedeleted text begin, nonrefundabledeleted text end fee deleted text beginof $150 at the time of
application
deleted text endnew text begin required under section 148.923new text end.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.9105, subdivision 4, is amended to read:


Subd. 4.

Documentation of status.

A provider granted emeritus registration shall receive
a document certifying that emeritus status has been granted by the board and that the
registrant has completed the registrant's active career as a psychologist deleted text beginor psychological
practitioner
deleted text end licensed in good standing with the board.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.9105, subdivision 5, is amended to read:


Subd. 5.

Representation to public.

In addition to the descriptions allowed in section
148.96, subdivision 3, paragraph (e), former licensees who have been granted emeritus
registration may represent themselves as "psychologist emeritus" deleted text beginor "psychological
practitioner emeritus,"
deleted text end but shall not represent themselves or allow themselves to be
represented to the public as "licensed" or otherwise as current licensees of the board.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.915, is amended to read:


148.915 RECIPROCITY.

(a) The board may grant a license to an applicant who meets the following requirements:

(1) submits to the board deleted text begina notarizeddeleted text endnew text begin annew text end application for licensure deleted text beginas a licensed psychologistdeleted text end
by reciprocitynew text begin and a fee required under section 148.923new text end;

(2) at the time of application, is licensed, certified, or registered to practice psychology
in another deleted text beginstate ordeleted text end jurisdictiondeleted text begin, and has been for at least five consecutive years immediately
preceding the date of application
deleted text end;

(3) has a doctoral degree in psychology, which formed the basis for current licensure in
another deleted text beginstate ordeleted text end jurisdiction;

(4) is of good moral character and has no pending complaints or active disciplinary or
corrective actions in any jurisdiction; and

(5) passes deleted text beginthe Professional Responsibility Examination administereddeleted text endnew text begin a professional
responsibility examination designated
new text end by the board and pays the fee associated with sitting
for the examination.

(b) If by the laws of any state or the rulings or decisions of the appropriate officers or
boards thereof, any burden, obligation, requirement, disqualification, or disability is put
upon licensed psychologists licensed and in good standing in this state, affecting the right
of these licensed psychologists to be registered or licensed in that state, then the same or
like burden, obligation, requirement, disqualification, or disability may be put upon the
licensure in this state of licensed psychologists licensed in that state.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.916, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

Generally.

deleted text beginIfdeleted text end new text begin(a) new text endA nonresident of the state of Minnesotadeleted text begin,deleted text end who is not
seeking licensure in this statedeleted text begin,deleted text end and who has been issued a license, certificate, or registration
by another jurisdiction to practice psychology deleted text beginat the doctoral level, wishesdeleted text endnew text begin and who intendsnew text end
to practice in Minnesota for more than deleted text beginseven calendardeleted text endnew text begin 30new text end daysdeleted text begin, the persondeleted text end shall apply to the
board for guest licensuredeleted text begin, provided thatdeleted text endnew text begin.new text end The psychologist's practice in Minnesota is limited
to no more than nine consecutive months per calendar year. Application under this section
shall be made no less than 30 days prior to the expected date of practice in Minnesota and
shall be subject to approval by the board or its designee. deleted text beginThe board shall charge a
nonrefundable fee for guest licensure. The board shall adopt rules to implement this section.
deleted text end

new text begin (b) To be eligible for licensure under this section, the applicant must:
new text end

new text begin (1) have a license, certification, or registration to practice psychology from another
jurisdiction;
new text end

new text begin (2) have a doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution;
new text end

new text begin (3) be of good moral character;
new text end

new text begin (4) have no pending complaints or active disciplinary or corrective actions in any
jurisdiction;
new text end

new text begin (5) pass a professional responsibility examination designated by the board; and
new text end

new text begin (6) pay a fee to the board as required under section 148.923.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.916, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:


Subd. 1a.

Applicants for licensure.

(a) An applicant who is seeking licensure in this
state, and who, at the time of application, is licensed, certified, or registered to practice
psychology in another jurisdiction at the doctoral level may apply to the board for guest
licensure in order to begin practicing psychology in this state while their application is being
processed if the applicant is of good moral character and has no complaints, corrective, or
disciplinary action pending in any jurisdiction.

new text begin (b) new text endApplication under this deleted text beginsectiondeleted text endnew text begin subdivisionnew text end shall be made no less than 30 days prior
to the expected date of practice in this state, and must be made concurrently or after
submission of an application for licensure as a licensed psychologistnew text begin if applicablenew text end.
Applications under this deleted text beginsectiondeleted text endnew text begin subdivisionnew text end are subject to approval by the board or its
designee. new text beginThe board shall charge a fee for guest licensure under this subdivision.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) The board shall charge a nonrefundable fee for guest licensure under this subdivision.
deleted text end

(c) A guest license issued under this subdivision shall be valid for one year from the
date of issuance, or until the board has either issued a license or has denied the applicant's
application for licensure, whichever is earlier. Guest licenses issued under this deleted text beginsectiondeleted text endnew text begin
subdivision
new text end may be renewed annually until the board has denied the applicant's application
for licensure.

Sec. 18.

new text begin [148.923] FEES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Fees. new text end

new text begin Licensure and application fees established by the board shall not
exceed the following amounts:
new text end

new text begin (1) application for admission to national standardized examination, $200;
new text end

new text begin (2) application for professional responsibility examination, $200;
new text end

new text begin (3) initial application for licensure as a licensed psychologist, $550;
new text end

new text begin (4) biennial active renewal of license for a licensed psychologist, $550;
new text end

new text begin (5) inactive license reactivation fee for a licensed psychologist, $550;
new text end

new text begin (6) late renewal of license for a licensed psychologist, $275;
new text end

new text begin (7) application for converting from master's to doctoral level licensure, $200;
new text end

new text begin (8) application for guest licensure, $200;
new text end

new text begin (9) application for guest licensure by temporary permit, $200;
new text end

new text begin (10) application for continuing education sponsorship per activity, $130;
new text end

new text begin (11) application for relicensure following termination, $550;
new text end

new text begin (12) application for emeritus registration, $200;
new text end

new text begin (13) application for volunteer practice, $250;
new text end

new text begin (14) application for continuing education preapproval, $50 per activity;
new text end

new text begin (15) certificate of good standing or license verification, $20;
new text end

new text begin (16) registration as a primary supervisor, $150; and
new text end

new text begin (17) election of inactive status, $100.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Nonrefundable fees. new text end

new text begin The fees in this section are nonrefundable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Deposit. new text end

new text begin Fees received under this section shall be deposited in the state
government special revenue fund.
new text end

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.925, is amended to read:


148.925 SUPERVISION.

Subdivision 1.

Supervision.

For the purpose of meeting the requirements of deleted text beginthis sectiondeleted text endnew text begin
the Minnesota Psychology Practice Act
new text end, supervision means documented in-person
consultationdeleted text begin, which may include interactive, visual electronic communication, between
either: (1) a primary supervisor and a licensed psychological practitioner; or (2) a
deleted text end new text beginthat
employs a collaborative relationship that has both facilitative and evaluative components
with the goal of enhancing the professional competence and science, and practice-informed
professional work of the supervisee. Supervision may include telesupervision between
new text end primary or designated deleted text beginsupervisordeleted text end new text beginsupervisors new text endand deleted text beginan applicant for licensure as a licensed
psychologist
deleted text endnew text begin the superviseenew text end. The supervision shall be adequate to assure the quality and
competence of the activities supervised. Supervisory consultation shall include discussions
on the nature and content of the practice of the supervisee, including, but not limited to, a
review of a representative sample of psychological services in the supervisee's practice.

Subd. 2.

Postdegree supervised new text beginpsychological new text endemployment.

Postdegree supervised
new text begin psychological new text endemployment means required paid or volunteer work experience and postdegree
training of an individual seeking to be licensed as a licensed psychologist that involves the
professional oversight by a primary supervisor and satisfies the supervision requirements
in deleted text beginsubdivisions 3 and 5deleted text endnew text begin the Minnesota Psychology Practice Actnew text end.

Subd. 3.

Individuals qualified to provide supervision.

deleted text begin (a) Supervision of a master's
level applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist shall be provided by an individual:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) who is a psychologist licensed in Minnesota with competence both in supervision
in the practice of psychology and in the activities being supervised;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) who has a doctoral degree with a major in psychology, who is employed by a
regionally accredited educational institution or employed by a federal, state, county, or local
government institution, agency, or research facility, and who has competence both in
supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities being supervised, provided
the supervision is being provided and the activities being supervised occur within that
regionally accredited educational institution or federal, state, county, or local government
institution, agency, or research facility;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) who is licensed or certified as a psychologist in another jurisdiction and who has
competence both in supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities being
supervised; or
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) who, in the case of a designated supervisor, is a master's or doctorally prepared
mental health professional.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (b)deleted text endnew text begin (a)new text end Supervision of deleted text begina doctoral leveldeleted text endnew text begin annew text end applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist
shall be provided by an individual:

(1) who is a psychologist licensed in Minnesota with a doctoral degree and competence
both in supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities being supervised;

(2) who has a doctoral degree with a major in psychology, who is employed by a
regionally accredited educational institution or is employed by a federal, state, county, or
local government institution, agency, or research facility, and who has competence both in
supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities being supervised, provided
the supervision is being provided and the activities being supervised occur within that
regionally accredited educational institution or federal, state, county, or local government
institution, agency, or research facility;

(3) who is licensed or certified as a psychologist in another jurisdiction and who has
competence both in supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities being
supervised;

(4) who is a psychologist licensed in Minnesota who was licensed before August 1,
1991, with competence both in supervision in the practice of psychology and in the activities
being supervised; or

(5) who, in the case of a designated supervisor, is a master's or doctorally prepared
mental health professional.

new text begin (b) Beginning January 1, 2018, a licensed psychologist who wishes to serve as a primary
supervisor must register with the board and must:
new text end

new text begin (1) complete an online and easily accessible training program designed by the board
that encompasses documentation and other responsibilities required of a primary supervisor
and an overview of statutes and rules directly applicable to the postdegree supervised
psychological training experience, including:
new text end

new text begin (i) definitions;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the role of the board;
new text end

new text begin (iii) licensure requirements for a licensed psychologist;
new text end

new text begin (iv) supervision requirements related to supervision, as well as supervisor and supervisee
duties; and
new text end

new text begin (v) rules of conduct applicable to the provision of supervision; and
new text end

new text begin (2) pay a fee to the board as required under section 148.923.
new text end

new text begin (c) Once a primary supervisor has registered with the board in accordance with paragraph
(b), the supervisor does not have to register again.
new text end

deleted text begin Subd. 4. deleted text end

deleted text begin Supervisory consultation for a licensed psychological practitioner.
deleted text end

deleted text begin Supervisory consultation between a supervising licensed psychologist and a supervised
licensed psychological practitioner shall be at least one hour in duration and shall occur on
an individual, in-person basis. A minimum of one hour of supervision per month is required
for the initial 20 or fewer hours of psychological services delivered per month. For each
additional 20 hours of psychological services delivered per month, an additional hour of
supervision per month is required. When more than 20 hours of psychological services are
provided in a week, no more than one hour of supervision is required per week.
deleted text end

Subd. 5.

Supervisory consultation for an applicant for licensure as a licensed
psychologist.

Supervision of an applicant for licensure as a licensed psychologist deleted text beginshalldeleted text endnew text begin must
total 100 hours and must
new text end include deleted text beginat leastdeleted text end two hours new text beginper week new text endof regularly scheduled in-person
consultations deleted text beginper week for full-time employment,deleted text end new text beginfor full-time employment, of which at
least
new text endone hour deleted text beginof which shalldeleted text endnew text begin mustnew text end be with deleted text beginthedeleted text endnew text begin a primarynew text end supervisor on an individual basisdeleted text begin.
The
deleted text endnew text begin and thenew text end remaining hour may be with a designated supervisor. The board deleted text beginmay approvedeleted text endnew text begin
shall grant
new text end an exception deleted text begintodeleted text endnew text begin not to exceed six supervisory hours fornew text end the weekly supervision
deleted text begin requirement for a week whendeleted text endnew text begin requirements ifnew text end the supervisor new text beginor supervisee new text endwas ill or otherwise
unable to deleted text beginprovidedeleted text end new text beginparticipate in the new text endsupervision. new text beginThe supervision hours subject to this
exception must be completed within the following week.
new text endThe board may prorate the two
hours per week of supervision for individuals preparing for licensure on a part-time basis.
new text begin In no case shall a supervisee be required to have more than two hours of supervision per
week in order to meet licensure requirements.
new text endSupervised psychological employment does
not qualify for licensure deleted text beginwhendeleted text endnew text begin ifnew text end the supervisory consultation deleted text beginis not adequate as described
in subdivision 1
deleted text endnew text begin does not meet the requirements of this sectionnew text end, or deleted text beginindeleted text end the deleted text beginboarddeleted text end rulesnew text begin adopted
by the board
new text end.

new text begin Subd. 5a. new text end

new text begin Supervisor duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The primary supervisor is responsible for psychological
services provided by the supervisee. A supervisee may have more than one primary supervisor
who is engaged in providing supervision during the course of the postdegree supervised
psychological employment period. A primary supervisor shall ensure continuity of the
training plan and shall maintain overall responsibility for the activities supervised. If a
supervisee has more than one primary supervisor, the primary supervisors must coordinate
training to maximize the supervisee's training experience.
new text end

new text begin (b) Primary supervisors shall enter into a supervisory contract with a supervisee. A
primary supervisor must provide the supervisee with information regarding the supervisee's
rights and responsibilities, including information on informed consent. Supervision shall
include discussion on the nature and content of the professional work of the supervisee,
including but not limited to a review of an adequate sample of the psychological services
provided by the supervisee from the supervisee's practice.
new text end

new text begin (c) Once the supervisee reaches 1,800 hours of postdegree supervised psychological
employment, the primary supervisor must provide the board with an attestation of the number
of hours of supervised practice completed under the supervision of the primary supervisor
and the number of hours of supervision provided by the primary supervisor. This attestation
meets the requirements for primary source verification.
new text end

new text begin (d) Supervisors shall not:
new text end

new text begin (1) impose any stereotypes of behavior, values, or roles related to race, ethnicity, national
origin, religious affiliation, language, age, gender, physical disabilities, mental capabilities,
sexual orientation or identity, or socioeconomic status;
new text end

new text begin (2) exploit or misuse in any manner the professional relationship for the emotional,
financial, sexual, or personal advantage or benefit of the supervisor or another individual
or entity;
new text end

new text begin (3) engage in any sexual behavior with a current supervisee, including sexual contact,
during the supervision relationship and for a period of two years following the end of the
supervision relationship, as defined in Minnesota Rules, part 7200.0110, subpart 28; or any
physical, verbal, written, interactive, or electronic communication, conduct, or act that may
be reasonably interpreted to be sexually seductive, demeaning, or harassing;
new text end

new text begin (4) engage in any deceptive or fraudulent behavior;
new text end

new text begin (5) engage in a multiple relationship with the supervisee, such as being an employee of
the supervisee or a member of the supervisee's family; or
new text end

new text begin (6) engage in any other unprofessional conduct.
new text end

Subd. 6.

Supervisee duties.

deleted text beginIndividualsdeleted text endnew text begin Applicantsnew text end preparing for licensure as a licensed
psychologist during their postdegree supervised new text beginpsychological new text endemployment may perform
as part of their training any deleted text beginfunctionsdeleted text end new text beginof the services new text endspecified in section 148.89, subdivision
5
deleted text begin, but only under qualified supervisiondeleted text endnew text begin. Services defined as psychological services that are
not part of the postdegree supervised experience may be performed by the applicant as long
as the services are not counted towards the supervised professional experience, are performed
in a licensed health care facility or organizational setting, and are provided under supervision
as authorized by statute or administrative rule
new text end.

new text begin Subd. 6a. new text end

new text begin Documentation. new text end

new text begin (a) Both supervisors and supervisees must maintain
documentation of the supervision sessions required under this section. For each supervision
meeting, documentation must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the date, time, and meeting place;
new text end

new text begin (2) the name and credentials of the individual providing the supervision; and
new text end

new text begin (3) the topics covered in the meeting.
new text end

new text begin (b) In addition to the documentation required under paragraph (a), a supervisee must
maintain documentation of supervised employment practice hours, including the setting,
date, total number of hours worked per week, supervisory hours, and the supervisor's name
and credentials.
new text end

deleted text begin Subd. 7. deleted text end

deleted text begin Variance from supervision requirements. deleted text end

deleted text begin (a) An applicant for licensure as
a licensed psychologist who entered supervised employment before August 1, 1991, may
request a variance from the board from the supervision requirements in this section in order
to continue supervision under the board rules in effect before August 1, 1991.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (b) After a licensed psychological practitioner has completed two full years, or the
equivalent, of supervised post-master's degree employment meeting the requirements of
subdivision 5 as it relates to preparation for licensure as a licensed psychologist, the board
shall grant a variance from the supervision requirements of subdivision 4 or 5 if the licensed
psychological practitioner presents evidence of:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) endorsement for specific areas of competency by the licensed psychologist who
provided the two years of supervision;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) employment by a hospital or by a community mental health center or nonprofit mental
health clinic or social service agency providing services as a part of the mental health service
plan required by the Comprehensive Mental Health Act;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the employer's acceptance of clinical responsibility for the care provided by the
licensed psychological practitioner; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) a plan for supervision that includes at least one hour of regularly scheduled individual
in-person consultations per week for full-time employment. The board may approve an
exception to the weekly supervision requirement for a week when the supervisor was ill or
otherwise unable to provide supervision.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) Following the granting of a variance under paragraph (b), and completion of two
additional full years or the equivalent of supervision and post-master's degree employment
meeting the requirements of paragraph (b), the board shall grant a variance to a licensed
psychological practitioner who presents evidence of:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) endorsement for specific areas of competency by the licensed psychologist who
provided the two years of supervision under paragraph (b);
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) employment by a hospital or by a community mental health center or nonprofit mental
health clinic or social service agency providing services as a part of the mental health service
plan required by the Comprehensive Mental Health Act;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the employer's acceptance of clinical responsibility for the care provided by the
licensed psychological practitioner; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) a plan for supervision which includes at least one hour of regularly scheduled
individual in-person supervision per month.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) The variance allowed under this section must be deemed to have been granted to an
individual who previously received a variance under paragraph (b) or (c) and is seeking a
new variance because of a change of employment to a different employer or employment
setting. The deemed variance continues until the board either grants or denies the variance.
An individual who has been denied a variance under this section is entitled to seek
reconsideration by the board.
deleted text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148.96, subdivision 3, is amended to read:


Subd. 3.

Requirements for representations to public.

(a) Unless licensed under sections
148.88 to 148.98, except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (e), persons shall not represent
themselves or permit themselves to be represented to the public by:

(1) using any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychology,"
"psychological," "psychological practitioner," or "psychologist"; or

(2) representing that the person has expert qualifications in an area of psychology.

(b) Psychologically trained individuals who are employed by an educational institution
recognized by a regional accrediting organization, by a federal, state, county, or local
government institution, agency, or research facility, may represent themselves by the title
designated by that organization provided that the title does not indicate that the individual
is credentialed by the board.

(c) A psychologically trained individual from an institution described in paragraph (b)
may offer lecture services and is exempt from the provisions of this section.

(d) A person who is preparing for the practice of psychology under supervision in
accordance with board statutes and rules may be designated as a "psychological intern,"
new text begin "psychology fellow," new text end"psychological trainee," or by other terms clearly describing the
person's training status.

(e) Former licensees who are completely retired from the practice of psychology may
represent themselves using the descriptions in paragraph (a), clauses (1) and (2), but shall
not represent themselves or allow themselves to be represented as current licensees of the
board.

deleted text begin (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the practice of school psychology
by a person licensed in accordance with chapters 122A and 129.
deleted text end

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 148B.53, subdivision 1, is amended to read:


Subdivision 1.

General requirements.

(a) To be licensed as a licensed professional
counselor (LPC), an applicant must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the
applicant:

(1) is at least 18 years of age;

(2) is of good moral character;

(3) has completed a master's or doctoral degree program in counseling or a related field,
as determined by the board based on the criteria in paragraph (b), that includes a minimum
of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours and a supervised field experience of not fewer than
700 hours that is counseling in nature;

(4) has submitted to the board a plan for supervision during the first 2,000 hours of
professional practice or has submitted proof of supervised professional practice that is
acceptable to the board; and

(5) has demonstrated competence in professional counseling by passing the National
Counseling Exam (NCE) administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
(NBCC) or an equivalent national examination as determined by the board, and ethical,
oral, and situational examinations if prescribed by the board.

(b) The degree described in paragraph (a), clause (3), must be from a counseling program
recognized by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs
(CACREP) or from an institution of higher education that is accredited by a regional
accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). Specific academic course content and training must include course work in each
of the following subject areas:

(1) the helping relationship, including counseling theory and practice;

(2) human growth and development;

(3) lifestyle and career development;

(4) group dynamics, processes, counseling, and consulting;

(5) assessment and appraisal;

(6) social and cultural foundations, including multicultural issues;

(7) principles of etiology, treatment planning, and prevention of mental and emotional
disorders and dysfunctional behavior;

(8) family counseling and therapy;

(9) research and evaluation; and

(10) professional counseling orientation and ethics.

deleted text begin (c) To be licensed as a professional counselor, a psychological practitioner licensed
under section 148.908 need only show evidence of licensure under that section and is not
required to comply with paragraph (a), clauses (1) to (3) and (5), or paragraph (b).
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deleted text begin (d)deleted text endnew text begin (c)new text end To be licensed as a professional counselor, a Minnesota licensed psychologist
need only show evidence of licensure from the Minnesota Board of Psychology and is not
required to comply with paragraph (a) or (b).

Sec. 22. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2016, sections 148.906; 148.907, subdivision 5; 148.908; 148.909,
subdivision 7; and 148.96, subdivisions 4 and 5,
new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: H1282-1

148.906 LEVELS OF PRACTICE.

The board may grant licenses for levels of psychological practice to be known as (1) licensed psychologist and (2) licensed psychological practitioner.

148.907 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST.

Subd. 5.

Converting from licensed psychological practitioner to licensed psychologist.

Notwithstanding subdivision 3, to convert from licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner to licensure as a licensed psychologist, a licensed psychological practitioner shall have:

(1) completed an application provided by the board for conversion from licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner to licensure as a licensed psychologist;

(2) paid a nonrefundable fee of $500;

(3) documented successful completion of two full years, or the equivalent, of supervised postlicensure employment meeting the requirements of section 148.925, subdivision 5, as it relates to preparation for licensure as a licensed psychologist as follows:

(i) for individuals licensed as licensed psychological practitioners on or before December 31, 2006, the supervised practice must be completed by December 31, 2010; and

(ii) for individuals licensed as licensed psychological practitioners after December 31, 2006, the supervised practice must be completed within four years from the date of licensure; and

(4) no unresolved disciplinary action or complaints pending, or incomplete disciplinary orders or corrective action agreements in Minnesota or any other jurisdiction.

148.908 LICENSED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTITIONER.

Subdivision 1.

Scope of practice.

A licensed psychological practitioner shall practice only under supervision that satisfies the requirements of section 148.925 and while employed by either a licensed psychologist or a health care or social service agency which employs or contracts with a supervising licensed psychologist who shares clinical responsibility for the care provided by the licensed psychological practitioner.

Subd. 2.

Requirements for licensure as licensed psychological practitioner.

To become licensed by the board as a licensed psychological practitioner, an applicant shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) have earned a doctoral or master's degree or the equivalent of a master's degree in a doctoral program with a major in psychology from a regionally accredited educational institution meeting the standards the board has established by rule. The degree requirements must be completed by December 31, 2005;

(2) complete an application for admission to the examination for professional practice in psychology and pay the nonrefundable application fee by December 31, 2005;

(3) complete an application for admission to the professional responsibility examination and pay the nonrefundable application fee by December 31, 2005;

(4) pass the examination for professional practice in psychology by December 31, 2006;

(5) pass the professional responsibility examination by December 31, 2006;

(6) complete an application for licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner and pay the nonrefundable application fee by March 1, 2007; and

(7) have attained the age of majority, be of good moral character, and have no unresolved disciplinary action or complaints pending in the state of Minnesota or any other jurisdiction.

Subd. 3.

Termination of licensure.

Effective December 31, 2011, the licensure of all licensed psychological practitioners shall be terminated without further notice and licensure as a licensed psychological practitioner in Minnesota shall be eliminated.

148.909 LICENSURE FOR VOLUNTEER PRACTICE.

Subd. 7.

Continuing education requirements.

A provider licensed under this section is subject to the same continuing education requirements as a licensed psychologist under section 148.911.

148.96 PRESENTATION TO PUBLIC.

Subd. 4.

Persons or techniques not regulated by this board.

(a) Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be construed to limit the occupational pursuits consistent with their training and codes of ethics of professionals such as teachers in recognized public and private schools, members of the clergy, physicians, social workers, school psychologists, alcohol or drug counselors, optometrists, or attorneys. However, in such performance any title used shall be in accordance with section 148.96.

(b) Use of psychological techniques by business and industrial organizations for their own personnel purposes or by employment agencies or state vocational rehabilitation agencies for the evaluation of their own clients prior to recommendation for employment is also specifically allowed. However, no representative of an industrial or business firm or corporation may sell, offer, or provide any psychological services as specified in section 148.89 unless such services are performed or supervised by individuals licensed under sections 148.88 to 148.98.

Subd. 5.

Other professions not authorized.

Nothing in sections 148.88 to 148.98 shall be construed to authorize a person licensed under sections 148.88 to 148.98 to engage in the practice of any profession regulated under Minnesota law unless the person is duly licensed or registered in that profession.