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Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18201 (2026)

Definitions; principles of construction.

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PUBLIC HEALTH CODE


Act 368 of 1978


333.18201 Definitions; principles of construction.

Sec. 18201.

    (1) As used in this part:

    (a) "Psychologist" means an individual who is licensed or authorized under this article to engage in the practice of psychology.

    (b) "Practice of psychology" means the rendering to individuals, groups, organizations, or the public of services involving the application of principles, methods, and procedures of understanding, predicting, and influencing behavior for the purposes of the diagnosis, assessment related to diagnosis, prevention, amelioration, or treatment of mental or emotional disorders, disabilities or behavioral adjustment problems by means of psychotherapy, counseling, behavior modification, hypnosis, biofeedback techniques, psychological tests, or other verbal or behavioral means. The practice of psychology does not include the practice of medicine such as prescribing drugs, performing surgery, or administering electro-convulsive therapy.

    (2) In addition to the definitions in this part, article 1 contains general definitions and principles of construction applicable to all articles in this code and part 161 contains definitions applicable to this part.

    

    

History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 2022, Act 254, Eff. Mar. 29, 2023

Compiler's Notes:

    For transfer of powers and duties of certain health-related functions, boards, and commissions from the Department of Licensing and Regulation to the Department of Commerce, see E.R.O. No. 1991-9, compiled at MCL 338.3501 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1982–2008 · leading case: People v. Beckley, 456 N.W.2d 391 (Mich. 1990).
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People v. Beckley, 456 N.W.2d 391 (Mich. 1990). · cites it 2× “MCL 333.18201 et seq.; MSA 14.15(18201) et seq.”
Psychosocial Serv. Assocs., PC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 761 N.W.2d 716 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). · cites it 3× “[MCL 333.18201(1) (emphasis added).] Although several of the staff members at plaintiffs clinic have master’s degrees in psychology and limited licenses, the statute specifically provides for two limitations placed on such a license, one of which is “supervision by a…”
Michigan Ass'n of Psychotherapy Clinics v. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Michigan, 325 N.W.2d 471 (Mich. Ct. App. 1982). “"(c) Recognizing that the public has limited ability to evaluate the qualifications of an individual related to a category of health professional, registration is a means of providing essential information to the public to increase its ability to make informed choices about the…”
Berkowitz v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 339 N.W.2d 484 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “9 See MCL 333.18201(l)(b); MSA 14.15(18201)(l)(b).”
Stanfield v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 339 N.W.2d 876 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “MCL 333.18201 et seq.; MSA 14.15(18201) et seq.”
Tziahanas v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 371 N.W.2d 477 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “See, also, MCL 333.18201(l)(b); MSA 14.15(18201)(l)(b).”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18201(1) — 1 case
Psychosocial Serv. Assocs., PC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 761 N.W.2d 716 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). “[MCL 333.18201(1) (emphasis added).] Although several of the staff members at plaintiffs clinic have master’s degrees in psychology and limited licenses, the statute specifically provides for two limitations placed on such a license, one of which is “supervision by a…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18201(b) — 1 case
Psychosocial Serv. Assocs., PC v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., 761 N.W.2d 716 (Mich. Ct. App. 2008). “[MCL 333.18201(1) (emphasis added).] Although several of the staff members at plaintiffs clinic have master’s degrees in psychology and limited licenses, the statute specifically provides for two limitations placed on such a license, one of which is “supervision by a…”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 333.18201(l)(b) — 3 cases
Berkowitz v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 339 N.W.2d 484 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “9 See MCL 333.18201(l)(b); MSA 14.15(18201)(l)(b).”
Stanfield v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 339 N.W.2d 876 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). “MCL 333.18201 et seq.; MSA 14.15(18201) et seq.”
Tziahanas v. Dep't of Licensing & Reg., 371 N.W.2d 477 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). “See, also, MCL 333.18201(l)(b); MSA 14.15(18201)(l)(b).”
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