North Dakota § 43-32-17 - License required for practice - Titles

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§ 43-32-17. License required for practice - Titles

1. Except as otherwise provided under this chapter, a person may not engage in the practice of psychology unless that person is licensed as a psychologist or is registered as a psychology resident under this chapter. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, a person may not engage in the practice of industrial-organizational psychology unless that person is licensed as a psychologist or industrial-organizational psychologist or is registered as a psychology resident or industrial-organizational psychology resident under this chapter. 2. A person may not use the title "psychologist" or similar title unless that person is licensed as a psychologist. A person may not use the titles "industrial psychologist", "organizational psychologist", or "industrial-organizational psychologist" unless that person is licensed as a psychologist or industrial-organizational psychologist. 3. A person may not use the title "psychology resident" or similar title unless that person is registered as a psychology resident. A person may not use the titles "industrial psychology resident", "organizational psychology resident", or "industrial organizational psychology resident" unless that person is registered as a psychology resident or industrial-organizational psychology resident.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 43-32-17

What does North Dakota Century Code § 43-32-17 cover?

Section 43-32-17 ("License required for practice - Titles") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite North Dakota § 43-32-17?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 43-32-17" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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How does North Dakota § 43-32-17 apply to my situation?

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