Arizona Laws 32-2084. Violations; classification
A. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed pursuant to this chapter to engage in the practice of psychology.
Attorney's Note
Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 4 months | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2084
- Board: means the state board of psychologist examiners. See Arizona Laws 32-2061
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Practice of psychology: means the psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment or correction of mental, emotional, behavioral or psychological abilities, illnesses or disorders or purporting or attempting to do this consistent with section 32-2076. See Arizona Laws 32-2061
B. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for any person to:
1. Secure a license to practice psychology pursuant to this chapter by fraud or deceit.
2. Impersonate a member of the board in order to issue a license to practice psychology.
C. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed pursuant to this chapter to:
1. Use the designation "psychology", "psychological" or "psychologist".
2. Use any combination of words, initials and symbols that leads the public to believe the person is licensed to practice psychology in this state.
D. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person not licensed or not exempt from licensure pursuant to this chapter to use the designation "psychotherapist" or other derivation of the root word "psycho".