Penalties. (Effective until October 1, 2025.)
RCW 18.83.180
in effectIt shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to: (1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter; (2) Practice as a licensed psychologist during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
It shall be a gross misdemeanor and unlicensed practice for any person to:
(1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed psychologist unless duly licensed under or specifically excluded from the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Practice as a licensed psychologist during the time his or her license issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.83&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026
