2015 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title XXX - OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Chapter 329-B - PSYCHOLOGISTS
Section 329-B:10 - Board; Responsibilities and Rulemaking Authority.

    329-B:10 Board; Responsibilities and Rulemaking Authority. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:
    I. The application procedure for any license issued under this chapter.
    II. Procedures for expedited licensure for applicants from other states who qualify under RSA 329-B:20.
    III. The qualifications of applicants in addition to those required by statute.
    IV. The design and content of all forms required under this chapter.
    V. How an applicant shall be examined, including:
       (a) Time and place of examination.
       (b) The subjects to be tested.
       (c) Passing grade.
       (d) Disposition of examination papers.
    VI. How a license shall be renewed, reinstated, or placed on inactive status.
    VII. Ethical standards, as promulgated by the American Psychological Association, required to be met by each psychologist licensed under this chapter, and how a license may be revoked for violation of these standards.
    VIII. Procedures, standards, and supervision requirements for candidates for licensure, consistent with the standards established by the advisory committee and the board. All candidates for licensure shall be documented with the board.
    IX. Establishment of the scope of practice for psychologists.
    X. Procedures for assuring the continuing competence of psychologists licensed under this chapter including, but not limited to, continuing education requirements, and the professional's health program.
    XI. How licensees shall provide evidence of good professional character and reliability to satisfy the board that they shall faithfully and conscientiously avoid professional misconduct and otherwise adhere to the requirements of this chapter.
    XII. Procedures for accepting and responding to written complaints, publicizing the complaint procedure, standards of and procedures for conducting investigations, investigator training requirements, and procedures for conducting disciplinary hearings and alternative dispute resolution under this chapter.
    XIII. The content of the materials and information to be distributed under RSA 329-B:14.
    XIV. Requirements to be met by licensees relative to the disclosure of information to patients and the general public concerning the nature of psychological services and the responsibilities of psychologists to clients or patients in RSA 329-B:32.
    XV. Procedures for receiving and addressing complaints against licensees who have had a personal or professional relationship with a board member.
    XVI. Procedures relative to the disclosure to the public of final disciplinary actions by the board, including those actions that occur without holding a public hearing. Dismissed complaints shall not be made public.
    XVII. Standards of care for the practice of telemedicine or tele-health.
    XVIII. Guidance for providing informed consent under RSA 329-B:32.

Source. 2012, 233:1, eff. July 1, 2013.