Florida Statute 490.012 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Chapter 490
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

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F.S. 490.012

490.012 Violations; penalties; injunction.—

(1)(a) No person shall hold herself or himself out by any professional title, name, or description incorporating the word “psychologist” unless such person holds a valid, active license as a psychologist under this chapter.

(b) No person shall hold herself or himself out by any professional title, name, or description incorporating the words “school psychologist” unless such person holds a valid, active license as a school psychologist under this chapter or is certified as a school psychologist by the Department of Education.

(c) No person shall hold herself or himself out by any title or description incorporating the words, or permutations of them, “psychology,” “psychological,” or “psychodiagnostic,” or describe any test or report as psychological, unless such person holds a valid, active license under this chapter or is exempt from the provisions of this chapter.

(d) A person may not hold herself or himself out by any title or description incorporating the word, or a permutation of the word, “psychotherapy” unless such person holds a valid, active license under chapter 458, chapter 459, chapter 490, or chapter 491, or such person is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse under s. 464.012, who has been determined by the Board of Nursing as a specialist in psychiatric mental health.

(e) No person licensed or provisionally licensed pursuant to this chapter shall hold herself or himself out by any title or description which indicates licensure other than that which has been granted to her or him.

(2)(a) A licensed psychologist shall conspicuously display the valid, active license issued by the department or a true copy thereof at each location at which the licensee practices his or her profession.

(b) A licensed psychologist shall include the words “licensed psychologist” on all professional advertisements, including, but not limited to, advertisements in any newspaper, magazine, other print medium, airwave or broadcast transmission, or phone directory listing purchased by or on behalf of a person licensed according to this chapter.

(3)(a) A person provisionally licensed under this chapter as a provisional psychologist licensee shall conspicuously display the valid provisional license issued by the department or a true copy thereof at each location at which the provisional licensee is providing services.

(b) A provisional psychologist licensee shall include the words “provisional psychologist licensee” on all promotional materials, including cards, brochures, stationery, advertisements, and signs, naming the provisional licensee.

(4) Any person who violates any provision of this section, except for subsections (2) and (3), commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Any person who violates any provision of subsection (2) or subsection (3) is subject to disciplinary action under s. 490.009.

(5) The department may institute appropriate proceedings to enjoin violation of subsection (1).

(6) No person shall practice psychology in this state, as such practice is defined in s. 490.003(4), for compensation, unless such person holds an active, valid license to practice psychology issued pursuant to this chapter. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the practice of school psychology, as such practice is defined in s. 490.003(5).

(7) No person shall practice school psychology in this state, as such practice is defined in s. 490.003(5), for compensation, unless such person holds an active, valid license to practice school psychology issued pursuant to this chapter.

(8) A person may not practice juvenile sexual offender therapy in this state, as the practice is defined in s. 490.0145, for compensation, unless the person holds an active license issued under this chapter and meets the requirements to practice juvenile sexual offender therapy. An unlicensed person may be employed by a program operated by or under contract with the Department of Juvenile Justice or the Department of Children and Families if the program employs a professional who is licensed under chapter 458, chapter 459, s. 490.0145, or s. 491.0144 who manages or supervises the treatment services.

History.—ss. 1, 3, ch. 81-235; ss. 1, 3, ch. 83-265; ss. 10, 18, 19, ch. 87-252; s. 36, ch. 88-392; ss. 8, 12, 13, ch. 89-70; s. 10, ch. 90-192; s. 3, ch. 90-263; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 113, ch. 92-149; s. 503, ch. 97-103; s. 7, ch. 97-198; s. 199, ch. 97-264; s. 2, ch. 98-158; s. 125, ch. 2001-277; s. 273, ch. 2014-19; s. 68, ch. 2018-106; s. 70, ch. 2018-110; s. 8, ch. 2022-30.

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Amendments to 490.012

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 490.012

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S490.012 - FRAUD-IMPERSON - RENUMBERED. SEE REC # 9751 - M: F

S490.012 1 - FRAUD-IMPERSON - MISREPRESENT SELF AS PSYCHOLOGIST THERAPIST - M: F

S490.012 6 - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY WO LIC - M: F

S490.012 7 - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - PRACTICE PSYCHOLOGY IN SCHOOL WO LIC - M: F

S490.012 8 - PUBLIC ORDER CRIMES - PRACTICE JUV SEX OFF THERAPY WO LIC - M: F

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases Citing Statute 490.012

Total Results: 20

In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2024-06-27T00:00:00-07:00

Snippet: Bar’s website. Also, we amend rules 12.490 and 12.491 by changing the deadline to file a motion… as error, other than as provided by rules 12.490 and 12.492. (b) Instructions to Jury. The

MAURICIO R. VALCARCEL v. ROCIO DEL PILAR VALCARCEL

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2023-05-31T00:00:00-07:00

Snippet: Hearings on motions to vacate under rules 12.490 and 12.491 are intended to protect the opposing party

MARIO OLIVA v. IVON OLIVA

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2023-03-15T00:53:00-07:00

Snippet: those matters specifically set forth in Rules 12.490 and 12.491 of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.490 and 12.491, and Forms 12.920(a)-(c)

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2022-03-24T00:53:00-07:00

Snippet: AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE 12.490 AND 12.491, AND FORMS 12.920(A)-(C). … to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.490 and 12.491, and Forms 12.920(a)-(c). See Fla. R. Gen…s response, the Court hereby amends rules 12.490 and 12.491, and forms 12.920(a)-(c) as proposed by the… 374 (Fla. 2021). Accordingly, rules 12.490 and 12.491, and forms 12.920(a)-(c) are hereby amended…Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.490 and 12.491, and Forms 12.920(a)-(c) 24 March 2022

In Re: Amendments to Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2017-03-16T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 214 So. 3d 400, 42 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 319, 2017 WL 1031456, 2017 Fla. LEXIS 598

Snippet: as error, other than as provided by rules 12.490 and 12.492. (b) Instructions to Jury. The Florida

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2014-12-18T00:00:00-08:00

Citation: 154 So. 3d 301

Snippet: consent is obtained *304as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2014-12-17T23:53:00-08:00

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2012-07-12T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 95 So. 3d 126, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 2657, 2012 WL 2849216

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

In Re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2010-09-30T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 55 So. 3d 381, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 524, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1632, 2010 WL 3781979

Snippet: amendments to rules 12.015, 12.280, 12.400, 12.490, 12.491, 12.610, 12.650, and 12.750 to reflect the

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2005-06-02T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 905 So. 2d 865, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 408, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 1216, 2005 WL 1298100

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic…under Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.490 and 12.492, respectively. The requirements for appointing

Amend. to Rules of App. Proc., Civ. Proc.

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2004-09-30T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 887 So. 2d 1090

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic…Florida Family Law Rules of *1161 Procedure 12.490 and 12.492, respectively. The requirements for appointing

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2003-07-10T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 853 So. 2d 303, 28 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 627, 2003 Fla. LEXIS 1163, 2003 WL 21543753

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2002-10-03T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 833 So. 2d 682, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 822, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1952, 2002 WL 31190920

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2002-05-30T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 824 So. 2d 95, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 542, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 1154, 2002 WL 1066145

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

In re Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 2000-10-19T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 783 So. 2d 937, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 965, 2000 Fla. LEXIS 2276, 2000 WL 1535306

Snippet: Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.140, 12.405, 12.490, 12.560, and 12.610, and Florida Family Law Rules of

Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 1998-02-25T23:53:00-08:00

Citation: 713 So. 2d 1

Snippet: if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history of domestic

In Re Family Law Rules of Procedure

Court: Fla. | Date Filed: 1995-11-21T23:53:00-08:00

Citation: 663 So. 2d 1049

Snippet: and have modified Florida Family Law Rules 12.490 and 12.492 as set forth in attached Appendix B to eliminate…if consent is obtained as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492 and if no significant history or domestic…adverse ruling other than as provided in rules 12.490 and 12.492. Commentary…under Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure 12.490 and 12.492, respectively. The requirements for appointing

Jones v. State

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1987-06-09T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 508 So. 2d 490, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1431, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8705

Snippet: Daniel, Nesbitt, Pearson 9 June 1987 508 So. 2d 490, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1431, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8705

Philip Crosby Associates, Inc. v. State Board of Independent Colleges

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1987-05-07T00:00:00-07:00

Citation: 506 So. 2d 490, 40 Educ. L. Rep. 563, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1187, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8088

Snippet: Johnson 7 May 1987 40 Educ. L. Rep. 563, 506 So. 2d 490, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1187, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8088

Anderson v. Department of Professional Regulation, Psychological Service Office

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 1985-01-18T00:00:00-08:00

Citation: 462 So. 2d 118, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 211, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 11919

Snippet: counselor without being licensed by the state. § 490.012(2), Fla.Stat. (1981). In order to be eligible to