LAC 46:LXIII.6101. Jurisdiction

A. The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (board), in accordance with R.S. 37:2351 et seq., has jurisdiction over licensed psychological associates. B. Upon submission of an application for licensure or registration as a licensed psychological associate, an applicant voluntarily subjects himself to the jurisdiction of the board. C. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, per R.S. 37:2360 it is unlawful for any person not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Title 37, Chapter 28 entitled Psychologists or Chapter 15, Part VI, entitled Medical Psychologists, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to represent himself as a psychologist or to engage in the practice of psychology. Upon approval of a Supervised Practice Plan by the board, a candidate may lawfully engage in the practice of psychology during the course and scope of supervised practice as defined in this Subpart.