Rule 510-5-.09 - Violations of Law(1)Violation of Applicable Statutes. The psychologist shall not violate any applicable statute or administrative rule regulating the practice of psychology. (a) Psychologists have an obligation to be familiar with these codes, other applicable ethics codes, and their application to psychologists' work. Lack of awareness or misunderstanding of a standard is not itself a defense to a charge of unprofessional conduct.(b) When a psychologist is uncertain whether a particular situation or course of action would violate these codes, the psychologist shall consult with other psychologists who are knowledgeable about ethical issues, with state or national psychology ethics committees, or with other appropriate authorities, in order to choose a proper response or course of action.(2)Use of Fraud, Misrepresentation or Deception. The psychologist shall not use fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a psychology license, in passing a psychology licensing examination, in assisting another to obtain a psychology license or to pass a psychology licensing examination, in billing clients or third party payers, in providing psychological services, in reporting the results of psychological evaluations or services, or in conducting any other activity related to the practice of psychology.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 510-5-.09
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-1-19, 43-1-25, 43-39-5, 43-39-13.
Original Rule entitled "Fees and Financial Arrangements" adopted. F. July 27, 1994; eff. August 16, 1994.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Violations of Law" adopted. F. Mar. 18, 2004; eff. Apr. 7, 2004.