# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-2: Licensing of psychologist

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-44_S5-44-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-44-2
- **Heading:** Licensing of psychologist
- **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 5-44-2

## Text

(a) In order to protect and safeguard the health and welfare of the people, it is unlawful for any person to represent himself or herself as a psychologist or to use any description of services including the terms €œpsychology€ and €œpsychological,€ or any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or device to indicate that person is a psychologist unless that person has been licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or unless that person falls within an exception provided by § 5-44-23.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to offer services to the public or to render to individuals or groups of individuals services defined as the practice of psychology in § 5-44-1(7), unless that person is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or falls within an exemption provided by § 5-44-23.

(c) Anyone holding a certificate as a psychologist in this state on July 21, 1992, shall be granted a license as a psychologist under the provisions of this chapter, and shall be licensed to practice psychology within his or her area of competence as specified in § 5-44-14.

## 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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