Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 18-311
Code of ethics for psychologists
Effective Oct 1, 2014Added as Health Occupations § 16-311 by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 18-311 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 147, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.State of Maryland
(a)
- (1) The Board shall adopt a code of ethics for psychologists and psychology associates in this State.
- (2) The code of ethics adopted under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be designed to protect the public interest.
(b) In adopting the code of ethics, the Board shall consider:
- (1) The ethical standards of psychologists published by the American Psychological Association; and
- (2) The professional character of psychological services.
- (c) In adopting the code of ethics, the Board shall announce and hold public hearings on the subject.
Added as Health Occupations § 16-311 by Acts 1981, c. 8, § 2, eff. July 1, 1981. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 18-311 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 147, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014.
Formerly Art. 43, § 627.