{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-18.83.121","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 18.83.121","heading":"Unprofessional conduct.","body":"In addition to those acts defined in chapter 18.130 RCW, the board may take disciplinary action under RCW 18.130.160 for the following reasons:\n(1) Failing to maintain the confidentiality of information under RCW 18.83.110;\n(2) Violating the ethical code developed by the board under RCW 18.83.050;\n(3) Failing to inform prospective research subjects or their authorized representatives of the possible serious effects of participation in research; and failing to undertake reasonable efforts to remove possible harmful effects of participation;\n(4) Practicing in an area of psychology for which the person is clearly untrained or incompetent;\n(5) Failing to exercise appropriate supervision over persons who practice under the supervision of a psychologist;\n(6) Using fraud or deceit in the procurement of the psychology license, or knowingly assisting another in the procurement of such a license through fraud or deceit;\n(7) Failing to maintain professional liability insurance when required by the board;\n(8) Violating any state statute or administrative rule specifically governing the practice of psychology; or\n(9) Gross, wilful, or continued overcharging for professional services.","path":["Title 18","Chapter 18.83"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=18.83.121","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T01:19:09Z","sha256":"9e96d5428d07c151c842e30540c26f770f313a9f337a35fc2f267775bebb6bec","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-18.83.115","next":"us-wa/rcw-18.83.135"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}