Section Psyc 303.01 - Character Qualifications(a) No application for licensure as a psychologist shall be approved if the applicant is not of good character.(b) For the purpose of this section a lack of good character shall be shown by one or more of the following: (1) A finding by the board that the applicant, or someone acting on the applicant's behalf, has submitted materially false information to the board in connection with the applicant;(2) The presence of any complaints pending against a license or certificate issued by another licensing body or professional association, indicating that the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly, or adhere to the ethical standards required by Psyc 501;(3) Receipt of evidence of past disciplinary action taken by another licensing body or professional association, or denial of a requested license or certificate by another licensing body or professional association indicating the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly, or adhere to the ethical standards require by Psyc 501.02;(4) Receipt of evidence of convictions of a felony or misdemeanor indicating that the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely and honestly or adhere to the ethical standards required by Psyc 501.02;(5) Receipt of evidence of past or pending civil suits alleging malpractice, professional incompetence, or negligence, indicating that the applicant cannot be relied upon to practice competently, safely, and honestly; or(6) Receipt of evidence of a past or current, mental illness, organic illness, or addictive disorder which impaired or presently impairs the ability of the candidate to serve as a psychologist, provided that evidence of a positive outcome of treatment for a past disorder shall be considered to determine whether the applicant is presently of good character.N.H. Admin. Code § Psyc 303.01
Derived From Volume XXXVI Number 49, Filed December 8, 2016, Proposed by 12035-B, Effective 11/4/2016, Expires 11/4/2026.