Law

The documents listed in this section of the webpage are:​​

Chapter 30, Article 21 - This is the section of Code (law) for the Board of Examiners of Psychologists. 
This document can also be found on the WV Legislature's webpage.  

Chapter 30, Article 21-A - This is the section of Code (law) for the interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT).  
​This document can also be found on the WV Legislature's webpage.

Title 17, Series 1 through 6 - In WV, rules are created to give further detail into the law. 
All rules are located on the WV Secretary of State's webpage.  

Title 17, Series 1 - Fees   ​ ​​
​Title 17, Series 2 - Organization and Procedures of the Board of Examiners of Psychologists ​​
Title 17, Series 3 - Requirements for Licensure as a Psychologist and/or a School Psychologist ​​
Title 17, Series 4- Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures for Psychologists ​​
Title 17, Series 5 - Contested Case Hearing Procedure
Title 17, Series 6​ - Code of Conduct - Added in 2018​ ​​
Title 17, Seri​es 7 - Consideration of Prior Criminal Convictions in Initial Licensure, Determinations and Application for Waiver of Initial Licensing Fees for Certain Individuals
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Link to WV Code - Chapter 27 M​entally Ill Persons

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​Pursuant to W. Va. Code §30-1-27, a person shall be granted an occupational or professional license, registration, or certificate if the person has been licensed or certified in another state, the license, registration, or certificate is in the same discipline and at the same practice level as the license, registration, or certificate for which the person is applying in this state and the person meets other conditions prescribed by W. Va. Code §30-1-27.
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