Regulations

The Board's Regulation sections are contained in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 16 of Division 13, Articles 1–10. You can download the current laws and regulations book here.

Regulation Advisories

Inactive Status of Psychological Associate Registration Advisory

Psychological Associates (2016 Sunset Conforming Changes) Advisory

Retired License Regulation Advisory

Continuing Professional Development Regulation Advisory

Fee Increase Regulation Advisory

Telehealth FAQ

Standards of Practice for Telehealth Regulation Advisory

AB 2138 Regulation Advisory

Verification of Experience Form and Supervision Agreement Regulation Advisory

Uniform Standards Related to Substance Abuse and Disciplinary Guidelines Regulation Advisory

Filing of Addresses Regulation Advisory

Proposed Regulations

None at this time

Approved Regulations

• Inactive Status of Psychological Associate Registration – Approved and Effective January 1, 2025
• Cleanup (without regulatory effect) of SB 816 (Roth) Professions and Vocations – Approved and Effective January 25, 2024
• Psychological Associates (2016 Sunset Conforming Changes) – Approved and Effective July 1, 2023
• Retired License Status – Approved and Effective January 1, 2023
• Continuing Professional Development – Approved and Effective October 1, 2022
• Cleanup (without regulatory effect) of Registered Psychologist, TOEFL, and Supervision – Approved and Effective August 30, 2022
• Fees – Approved and Effective July 1, 2022
• Standards of Practice for Telehealth – Approved and Effective August 10, 2021
• Substantial Relationship Criteria, Rehabilitation Criteria for Denials and Reinstatements, Rehabilitation Criteria for Suspensions and Revocations – Approved and Effective February 8, 2021
• Verification of Experience and Supervision Agreement Forms Regulatory Proposal Order of Adoption – Effective October 1, 2017
• Uniform Standards Related to Substance Abuse and Disciplinary Guidelines – Effective January 1, 2017
• Filing of Addresses – Effective July 1, 2016
• Examinations and Accommodations – Effective July 1, 2015
• Continuing Education Requirements – Effective March 17, 2012, operative January 1, 2013
• Delegation of Functions and Unprofessional Conduct – Effective August 22, 2012
• Renewal of License – Disclosure of Discipline & Criminal Convictions – Effective March 4, 2011
• Psychological Assistant Plans for Supervised Professional Experience – Effective August 23, 2009
• Psychological Assistant Registration; Limitation of Registration Period – Effective October 23, 2010
• Psychological Assistant Renewals – Effective August 23, 2009

Withdrawn Regulation

• Notice of Decision Not to Proceed with Rulemaking Action
• Regulation Notice
• Initial Statement of Reasons
• Third Modification of Proposed Regulations – July 8–22, 2015

Updated 10/28/2024