Professions and Occupationss

A. Noncompliance shall include: 1. Failure to sign the attestation statement on the Continuing Professional Education (CE) Reporting Form; 2. Failure to file a report on time; 3. Failure to provide documentation requested for audit, or failure to report a sufficient number of acc…

These Rules apply to all oral proceedings held for the purpose of providing the public with an opportunity to make oral presentations on proposed new rules and amendments to rules before the Board pursuant to the Mississippi Administrative Procedures Act (Miss Code Ann § 25-43-3-…

The Board will conduct an oral proceeding on a proposed rule or amendment if requested by a political subdivision, an agency or ten (10) persons in writing within twenty (20) days after the filing of the notice of the proposed rule. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-13.2 Miss. Code An…

Each request must be printed or typewritten, or must be in legible handwriting. Each request must be submitted on standard business letter-size paper (8-1/2 inches by 11 inches). Requests may be in the form of a letter addressed to the Board and signed by the requestor(s). Notes …

The date, time and place of all oral proceedings shall be filed with the Secretary of State's office and mailed to each requestor. The oral proceedings will be scheduled no earlier than twenty (20) days from the filing of this information with the Secretary of State. Notes 30 Mis…

The Chairperson or his or her designee, who is familiar with the substance of the proposed rule, shall preside at the oral proceeding on a proposed rule. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-13.5 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

At an oral proceeding on a proposed rule, persons may make oral statements and make documentary and physical submissions, which may include data, views, comments, or arguments concerning the proposed rule. A. Persons wishing to make oral presentations at such a proceeding shall n…

The presiding officer shall have authority to conduct the proceeding in his or her discretion for the orderly conduct of the proceeding. The presiding officer shall (I) call proceeding to order; (II) give a brief synopsis of the proposed rule, a statement of the statutory authori…

These Rules are intended to set forth the Board's rules governing the form and content of requests for declaratory opinions and the Board's procedures regarding the requests, as required by Mississippi Code 25-43-2.103. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-14.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7…

Within forty-five (45) days after the receipt of a request for a declaratory opinion that complies with the requirements of these rules, the Board shall, in writing: A. Issue a declaratory opinion regarding the specified statute or rule as applied to the specified circumstances, …

A declaratory opinion shall not become final until the expiration of sixty (60) days after the issuance of the opinion. Prior to the expiration of sixty (60) days, the Board may, in its discretion, withdraw or amend the declaratory opinion for any reason that is not arbitrary or …

The Board may give notice to any person, agency, or entity that a declaratory opinion has been requested and may receive and consider data, facts, arguments, and opinions from other persons, agencies, or other entities other than the requestor. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-14.12 …

Declaratory opinions and requests for declaratory opinions shall be available for public inspection and copying in accordance with the Public Records Act and the Board's public records request procedure. All declaratory opinions and requests shall be indexed by name and subject. …

The Board will not pursue any civil, criminal or administrative action against a person who is issued a declaratory opinion from the Board and who, in good faith, follows the direction of the opinion and acts in accordance therewith unless a court of competent jurisdiction holds …

Any person with a substantial interest in the subject matter may request a declaratory opinion from the Board by following the specified procedures. A substantial interest in the subject matter means: an individual, business, group or other entity that is directly affected by the…

The Board will issue declaratory opinions regarding the applicability to specified facts of: (1) a statute administered or enforceable by the Board or (2) a rule promulgated by the Board. The Board will not issue a declaratory opinion regarding a statute or rule which is outside …

The Board may, for good cause, refuse to issue a declaratory opinion. The circumstances in which declaratory opinions will not be issued include, but are not necessarily limited to: A. Lack of clarity concerning the question presented; B. There is pending or anticipated litigatio…

Each request must be printed or typewritten, or must be in legible handwriting. Each request must be submitted on standard business letter-size paper (8-1/2 inches by 11 inches). Requests may be in the form of a letter addressed to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-14.5 Mis…

All requests must be mailed, delivered, or transmitted via facsimile to: Mississippi Board of Psychology 2395 Deerfield Road Yazoo City, MS 39194 Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-14.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

The request shall clearly state that it is a request for a declaratory opinion. No oral, telephone requests or email requests will be accepted for official opinions. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-14.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

Each request must include the full name, telephone number, and mailing address of the requestor. The person or persons filing the request shall sign the request and attest that the request complies with the requirements set forth in these rules. The requirements include, but are …

Each request shall contain the following: A. A clear and concise statement of all facts on which the opinion is requested; B. A citation to the statute or rule at issue; C. The question(s) sought to be answered in the opinion, stated clearly; D. A suggested proposed opinion from …

The Board may, on its own motion, and passed by a majority of the members of the Board when a quorum is present, amend any rule or regulation of the Board. Such an amendment will take effect upon compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act of the State of Mississippi. Notes…

If any section of these Rules and Regulations, or any part thereof, shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of any section or part thereof. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-16.1 Miss. C…

The Board shall meet at least four times annually, once each quarter, at a time to be arranged for the convenience of the members. The Chair or the majority of the board may call a special meeting at any time in order to conduct business which may arise, and which will not conven…

If it is necessary for the Chair to miss a meeting of the Board, the Executive Secretary shall preside. If both the Chair and Executive Secretary are absent, the Treasurer shall preside. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-2.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

Four (4) members of the Board must be present in order for there to be a quorum. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-2.3 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7

All Board meetings are held in accordance with the Mississippi Open Meeting Act, and are open to the public. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-3.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7 and 73-31-11.

Records of Board investigations are confidential, until action is taken on the case and the case is closed. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3201-3.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-31-7(e).

If the Board makes a finding that any psychologist or other person who may come under the Board's jurisdiction has committed a legal or ethical infraction, the Board may notify the Executive Council of the Mississippi Psychological Association (MPA), the Ethics Committee of the A…

Requests for information may be made in accordance with the Mississippi Public Records Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 25-61-1 et. seq. A. All requests must be in writing describing the specific information sought. B. The Board shall respond to a request for access to records within seven…

Copies of the mailing list of psychologists licensed by the Board are available to the public upon request. Charges for the list in mailing label format or by electronic means shall be a reasonable fee determined by the Board and must be paid in advance to the Board Office. Notes…

Any licensee must notify the Board in writing of any address change. Any licensee whose name has changed must submit documentation of the change in the form of a copy of Social Security card, marriage certificate, or divorce decree. Appropriate forms are available on the Board's …

All applications for licensure shall be made on a printed form provided by the Board. If space on the form does not permit an applicant to present his record of experience or practice, the applicant may provide supplementary sheets of white paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size. Such a…

An application not properly completed, not containing all of the required information, or not accompanied by the required fee will be returned with a statement of the reason for return. Withholding of information, misrepresentations, or untrue statements will be cause for denial …

Before an application may be deemed complete by the Board, in addition to an absence of felony conviction(s) or misdemeanor conviction(s) involving moral turpitude, in order to establish good moral character, the Board must be in receipt of references from three (3) licensed psyc…

Before an application may be deemed complete by the Board, the Board must be in receipt of a transcript from an institution of higher education that is: regionally accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Department of Education, or authorized by Provincial statu…

When the applicant is a graduate of doctoral level training program outside of the United States or Canada the applicant must provide a transcript evidencing that the applicant has received a doctoral degree from a program of psychology that meets recognized acceptable profession…

An applicant must demonstrate that he or she has two (2) years of supervised experience in the same area of emphasis as the academic degree reflected on his or her transcript. This experience must include an internship and one (1) year of supervised post-doctoral experience that …

A. Temporary License: Applicants who are duly licensed in other jurisdictions and who have passed the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP), but who have not yet taken an oral examination, may apply for a temporary license. 1. No applicant who is under invest…

An applicant may request reconsideration of a denial of application if the request is based on additional information or evidence which could affect the Board's decision. A request for reconsideration must be made within 30 days after notice of denial has been mailed. An applican…

Upon investigation of the application and other evidence submitted, the Board shall, not less than thirty (30) days before the examination, notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted is satisfactory and accepted, or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected,…

The Board will use the Examination for Professional Practice of Psychology (EPPP) published by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). A Mississippi applicant may take the EPPP in another jurisdiction and request that ASPPB forward scores to the Board. …

Applicants who have failed the oral examination according to the requirements are encouraged to pursue an intensive preparation prior to re-taking the oral examination. Applicants who have failed two (2) successive oral examinations will have their application files retired, afte…

If an applicant who is approved to take the EPPP or the oral examination waits more than one year from the date of notice before scheduling the exam the board will retire their file. If the applicant wishes to reapply, an entirely new application will be required, including payme…

An applicant who engages in any act that could result in discipline or revocation of an active licensure will have their application terminated from further consideration for a license. The applicant will be notified by certified mail of the Board's action in such a case, and wil…

After all the licensing procedures have been completed and the applicant has been found to possess the qualifications necessary to be licensed as a psychologist under the Laws of Mississippi, the Board shall issue a license under the sign and seal of the Board within ten (10) wor…