Section 18-206 - Miscellaneous powers and duties.

§ 18-206. Miscellaneous powers and duties.
 

(a)  Power to adopt rules and regulations.- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title. 

(b)  Duties.- In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall: 

(1) Establish procedures for receiving and investigating complaints, including: 

(i) Providing notice to the licensed psychologist that a complaint has been filed against the licensed psychologist and forwarding a copy of the complaint to the licensed psychologist within 120 days of receipt of the complaint, unless the Board: 

1. Makes an affirmative determination that the disclosure would prejudice the investigation of the complaint and notifies the licensee of the determination; or 

2. Disposes of the complaint within 120 days of the date of receipt of the complaint; and 

(ii) Notifying, at least every 3 months, the licensed psychologist and the complainant as to the status of any outstanding complaint; 

(2) Submit an annual report of its activities to the Secretary as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year; and 

(3) Adopt an official seal. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 624-626; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1996, ch. 261; 2002, ch. 148.]