# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-18: Grounds for discipline

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-18

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-18
- **Heading:** Grounds for discipline
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-44 / Section 5-44-18

## Text

The board has the power to deny, revoke, or suspend any license issued by the department in accordance with this chapter, or to discipline a psychologist upon proof that the person:

(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or temporary license;

(2) Is guilty of a felony or of a crime of immorality;

(3) Is habitually intemperate or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs;

(4) Is mentally incompetent;

(5) Is incompetent or negligent in the practice of psychology and has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;

(6) Has violated the ethical principles governing psychologists and the practice of psychology, as adopted by the board and in force at the time a charge is made regardless of whether or not the person is a member of any national, regional, or state psychological association; provided, that those ethical principles are a national recognized standard; and departure from or the failure to conform to the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing psychology practice;

(7) Has practiced as a psychologist or has performed the duties of a psychologist without proper supervision by a psychologist licensed under this chapter unless specifically exempted by this chapter;

(8) Has had his or her license revoked, suspended, privileges limited, or other disciplinary action in another state or jurisdiction, including the voluntary surrender of a license;

(9) Has failed to furnish the department or its legal representative information requested by the board as part of a disciplinary action.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-1 § 5-44-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-2 § 5-44-2. Licensing of psychologist.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-3 § 5-44-3. Board of psychology €” Creation €” Composition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-4 § 5-44-4. Board of psychology €” Appointment, terms, and removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-5 § 5-44-5. Board of psychology €” Organization and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-6 § 5-44-6. Board of psychology €” General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-8 § 5-44-8. Register of psychologists €” Licensing records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-9 § 5-44-9. Qualifications of psychologists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-10 § 5-44-10. Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-11 § 5-44-11. Licensure without examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-12 § 5-44-12. Application fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-13 § 5-44-13. Temporary license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-14 § 5-44-14. Limitation of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-15 § 5-44-15. Expiration and renewal of licenses €” Continuing education €” Lapsed license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-15.md)

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