No. 27225: R156-61. Psychologist Licensing Act Rules

DAR File No.: 27225
Filed: 06/10/2004, 03:41
Received by: NL

 

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 58, Chapter 61, provides for the licensure of psychologists and certified psychology residents. Subsection 58-1-106(1)(a) provides that the Division may adopt and enforce rules to administer Title 58. Subsection 58-61-201(3) provides that the Psychologist Board's duties and responsibilities shall be in accordance with Section 58-1-202. Subsection 58-1-202(1)(a) provides that one of the duties of each board is to recommend appropriate rules to the division director. This rule was enacted to clarify the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 61, with respect to psychologists and certified psychology residents.

 

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

Since this rule was last reviewed in July 1999, it has been amended three times. In August 1999, the rule was amended to update information regarding approved or accredited programs regarding psychology education. A July 19, 1999, public rule hearing was held. The Division received no written comments with respect to these proposed amendments. In February 2000, the rule was again amended to include changes with respect to the Division's application review process and to update the national examination passing score due to the examination becoming computerized. The Division received no written comments with respect to these proposed amendments. In June 2001, the rule was again amended to implement changes made in the statute during the 2001 legislative session regarding the certification of psychology residents. The Division received no written comments with respect to these amendments.

 

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued as it clarifies the provisions of Title 58, Chapter 61, with respect to psychologists and certified psychology residents.

 

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Commerce
Occupational and Professional Licensing
HEBER M WELLS BLDG
160 E 300 S
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2316

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Debra Hendren at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6621, by FAX at 801-530-6511, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

J. Craig Jackson, Director