Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXIII - Psychologists
Subpart 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 9 - Licensees
Section LXIII-905 - Psychologists Emerit: Retired

A. A psychologist emerit: retired is eligible to renew their emerit status license provided they submit such renewal application along with the annual renewal fee at the reduced rate established under Chapter 6 of this Part; and are fully retired from the practice of psychology, not rendering psychological services in any form, and are not engaging in any activity that might be construed as the practice of psychology within the state of Louisiana.

B. A psychologist emerit is eligible to renew their current license until July 31 of each year upon submission of the required renewal fee and renewal application form and on showing that the licensee:

C. A psychologist emerit: retired is eligible to reinstate their status to Licensed Psychologist and resume the independent practice of psychology in Louisiana upon submission of a reinstatement application for licensure including the required reinstatement fee and fulfillment of all continuing professional development requirements as defined under this Chapter, provided they are not in violation of any of the provisions of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 37 Chapter 28. Psychologists.

D. A psychologist emerit returning to full practice after five or more years shall be subject to an oral examination prior to reinstatement to the status of licensed psychologist.

E. A licensee who renews their emerit status shall be exempt from continuing professional development requirements.