Sec. 10.36.01.06. Examinations Required for Licensure or Registration

A. The Board requires applicants for licensure to receive passing scores of at least:

(1) A scaled score of 500 on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) for examinations administered on or after January 1, 2002, or a score of 73 percent on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) prepared and scored before January 1, 2002; and

(2) 75 percent on the Maryland Examination prepared and scored by the Board.

B. The Board requires applicants for registration to receive a passing score of at least 75 percent on the Maryland Examination prepared and scored by the Board.

C. The Board shall ensure that the Maryland Examination tests applicants for licensure or registration on:

(1) The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct; and

(2) Other regulations and laws pertaining to the practice of psychology.

D. The Board shall provide each applicant access to all regulations and laws tested on the Maryland Examination.

E. An applicant is required to take examinations administered by the Board or the Board's agent at the designated times and places.

F. The Board shall refund the examination fee if a written request to cancel the application or examination is received from the applicant:

(1) At least 2 weeks before the examination date; or

(2) At a later time if the Board determines there was good cause.

G. Limited Examination Reciprocity for Licensure Applicants.

(1) The Board shall determine the required examinations for each applicant, although the Maryland Examination may not be waived.

(2) The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology may be waived for an applicant authorized by law to practice psychology in another state that did not require the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, if the applicant is currently licensed or certified for the independent practice of psychology in another state.

(3) The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) shall be waived for an applicant licensed or certified for the independent practice of psychology in another state who submits evidence of having attained a score of at least 73 percent on any administration of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) before January 1, 2002, or a scaled score of 500 on any administration of the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) on or after January 1, 2002.

(4) The examination for Professional Practice in Psychology shall be waived for an applicant who:

(a) Is licensed to practice psychology in another state; and

(b) Has met the requirements for and holds a current Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.