New Jersey Statutes 2C:21-20.2. Unauthorized practice of psychology; third degree crime
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Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| crime of the third degree | between 3 and 5 years | up to $15,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2C:21-20.2
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
1. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice psychology pursuant to the “Practicing Psychology Licensing Act,” P.L.1966, c.282 (C. 45:14B-1 et seq.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice psychology, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Psychological Examiners, and he:
a. engages in the practice of psychology;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;
c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice;
d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices psychology under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice psychology without a license pursuant to the “Practicing Psychology Licensing Act,” P.L.1966, c.282 (C. 45:14B-1 et seq.) or any other applicable law.
L.2013, c.168, s.1.