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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.36.01.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="36" chapter_num="01" heading="Examinations Required for Licensure or Registration.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board requires applicants for licensure to receive passing scores of at least:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>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</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>75 percent on the Maryland Examination prepared and scored by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board shall ensure that the Maryland Examination tests applicants for licensure or registration on:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Other regulations and laws pertaining to the practice of psychology.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Board shall provide each applicant access to all regulations and laws tested on the Maryland Examination.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An applicant is required to take examinations administered by the Board or the Board's agent at the designated times and places.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Board shall refund the examination fee if a written request to cancel the application or examination is received from the applicant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least 2 weeks before the examination date; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At a later time if the Board determines there was good cause.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Limited Examination Reciprocity for Licensure Applicants.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Board shall determine the required examinations for each applicant, although the Maryland Examination may not be waived.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The examination for Professional Practice in Psychology shall be waived for an applicant who:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is licensed to practice psychology in another state; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>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.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>