SB2297eng 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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AN ACT concerning regulation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by changing Section 4.17 and by adding Section 4.27 as follows:

(5 ILCS 80/4.17)

Sec. 4.17. Acts repealed on January 1, 2007. The following are repealed on January 1, 2007:

The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Repairer Regulation Act.

The Structural Pest Control Act.

Articles II, III, IV, V, V 1/2, VI, VIIA, VIIB, VIIC, XVII, XXXI, XXXI 1/4, and XXXI 3/4 of the Illinois Insurance Code.

The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act.

The Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987.

The Medical Practice Act of 1987.

The Environmental Health Practitioner Licensing Act.

(Source: P.A. 92-837, eff. 8-22-02.)

(5 ILCS 80/4.27 new)

Sec. 4.27. Act repealed on January 1, 2017. The following Act is repealed on January 1, 2017:

The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act.

Section 10. The Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act is amended by changing Sections 2, 3, 7, 13, 15, 15.4, 16, 16.1, 16.5, 17, 20, 21.4, 21.6, 25, 27, and 27.2 as follows:

(225 ILCS 15/2) (from Ch. 111, par. 5352)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

(2) "Secretary Director" means the Secretary Director of Financial and Professional Regulation.

(3) "Board" means the Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board appointed by the Secretary Director.

(4) "Person" means an individual, association, partnership or corporation.

(5) "Clinical psychology" means the independent evaluation, classification and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral or nervous disorders or conditions, developmental disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness. The practice of clinical psychology includes psychoeducational evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation, the use of psychological and neuropsychological testing, assessment, psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavioral modification when any of these are used for the purpose of preventing or eliminating psychopathology, or for the amelioration of psychological disorders of individuals or groups. "Clinical psychology" does not include the use of hypnosis by unlicensed persons pursuant to Section 3.

(6) A person represents himself to be a "clinical psychologist" within the meaning of this Act when he or she holds himself out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words "psychological", "psychologic", "psychologist", "psychology", or "clinical psychologist" or under such title or description offers to render or renders clinical psychological services as defined in paragraph (7) of this Section to individuals, corporations, or the public for remuneration.

(7) "Clinical psychological services" refers to any services under paragraph (5) of this Section if the words "psychological", "psychologic", "psychologist", "psychology" or "clinical psychologist" are used to describe such services by the person or organization offering to render or rendering them.

This Act shall not apply to persons lawfully carrying on their particular profession or business under any valid existing regulatory Act of the State.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97; 90-473, eff. 1-1-98.)

(225 ILCS 15/3) (from Ch. 111, par. 5353)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 3. Necessity of license; corporations, partnerships, and associations; display of license.

(a) No individual, partnership, association or corporation shall, without a valid license as a clinical psychologist issued by the Department, in any manner hold himself or herself out to the public as a psychologist or clinical psychologist under the provisions of this Act or render or offer to render clinical psychological services as defined in paragraph 7 of Section 2 of this Act; or attach the title "clinical psychologist", "psychologist" or any other name or designation which would in any way imply that he or she is able to practice as a clinical psychologist; or offer to render or render, to individuals, corporations or the public, clinical psychological services as defined in paragraph 7 of Section 2 of this Act.

No person may engage in the practice of clinical psychology, as defined in paragraph (5) of Section 2 of this Act, without a license granted under this Act, except as otherwise provided in this Act.

(b) No association or partnership shall be granted a license unless every member, partner, and employee of the association or partnership who renders clinical psychological services holds a currently valid license issued under this Act. No license shall be issued by the Department to a corporation that (i) has a stated purpose that includes clinical psychology, or (ii) practices or holds itself out as available to practice clinical psychology, unless it is organized under the Professional Service Corporation Act.

(c) Individuals, corporations, partnerships and associations may employ practicum students, interns or postdoctoral candidates seeking to fulfill educational requirements or the professional experience requirements needed to qualify for a license as a clinical psychologist to assist in the rendering of services, provided that such employees function under the direct supervision, order, control and full professional responsibility of a licensed clinical psychologist in the corporation, partnership or association. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit a corporation, partnership or association from contracting with a licensed health care professional to provide services.

(d) Nothing in this Act shall prevent the employment, by a clinical psychologist, individual, association, partnership or a corporation furnishing clinical psychological services for remuneration, of persons not licensed as clinical psychologists under the provisions of this Act to perform services in various capacities as needed, provided that such persons are not in any manner held out to the public as rendering clinical psychological services as defined in paragraph 7 of Section 2 of this Act. Nothing contained in this Act shall require any hospital, clinic, home health agency, hospice, or other entity that provides health care services to employ or to contract with a clinical psychologist licensed under this Act to perform any of the activities under paragraph (5) of Section 2 of this Act.

(e) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit the services and use of official title on the part of a person, not licensed under the provisions of this Act, in the employ of a State, county or municipal agency or other political subdivision insofar that such services are a part of the duties in his or her salaried position, and insofar that such services are performed solely on behalf of his or her employer.

Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed as permitting such person to offer their services as psychologists to any other persons and to accept remuneration for such psychological services other than as specifically excepted herein, unless they have been licensed under the provisions of this Act.

(f) Duly recognized members of any bonafide religious denomination shall not be restricted from functioning in their ministerial capacity provided they do not represent themselves as being clinical psychologists or providing clinical psychological services.

(g) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit individuals not licensed under the provisions of this Act who work in self-help groups or programs or not-for-profit organizations from providing services in those groups, programs, or organizations, provided that such persons are not in any manner held out to the public as rendering clinical psychological services as defined in paragraph 7 of Section 2 of this Act.

(h) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person from practicing hypnosis without a license issued under this Act provided that the person (1) does not otherwise engage in the practice of clinical psychology including, but not limited to, the independent evaluation, classification, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral, or nervous disorders or conditions, developmental disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, the psychological aspects of physical illness, (2) does not otherwise engage in the practice of medicine including, but not limited to, the diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental ailments or conditions, and (3) does not hold himself or herself out to the public by a title or description stating or implying that the individual is a clinical psychologist or is licensed to practice clinical psychology.

(i) Every licensee under this Act shall prominently display the license at the licensee's principal office, place of business, or place of employment and, whenever requested by any representative of the Department, must exhibit the license.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97; 90-473, eff. 1-1-98.)

(225 ILCS 15/7) (from Ch. 111, par. 5357)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 7. Board. The Secretary Director shall appoint a Board that shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary Director.

The Board shall consist of 7 persons, 4 of whom are licensed clinical psychologists, and actively engaged in the practice of clinical psychology, 2 of whom are licensed clinical psychologists and are full time faculty members of accredited colleges or universities who are engaged in training clinical psychologists, and one of whom is a public member who is not a licensed health care provider. In appointing members of the Board, the Secretary Director shall give due consideration to the adequate representation of the various fields of health care psychology such as clinical psychology, school psychology and counseling psychology. In appointing members of the Board, the Secretary Director shall give due consideration to recommendations by members of the profession of clinical psychology and by the State-wide organizations representing the interests of clinical psychologists and organizations representing the interests of academic programs as well as recommendations by approved doctoral level psychology programs in the State of Illinois. The members shall be appointed for a term of 4 years. No member shall be eligible to serve for more than 2 full terms. Any appointment to fill a vacancy shall be for the unexpired portion of the term. A member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term for a duration of 2 years or more may be reappointed for a maximum of one term and a member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term for a duration of less than 2 years may be reappointed for a maximum of 2 terms. The Secretary Director may remove any member for cause at any time prior to the expiration of his or her term.

The Board shall annually elect one of its members as chairperson and vice chairperson.

The members of the Board shall be reimbursed for all authorized legitimate and necessary expenses incurred in attending the meetings of the Board.

The Secretary Director shall give due consideration to all recommendations of the Board. In the event the Secretary Director disagrees with or takes action contrary to the recommendation of the Board, he or she shall provide the Board with a written and specific explanation of his or her actions.

A majority of the Board members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to perform all of the duties of the Board.

Members of the Board shall have no liability in any action based upon any disciplinary proceeding or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board.

The Secretary Director may terminate the appointment of any member for cause which in the opinion of the Secretary Director reasonably justifies such termination.

(Source: P.A. 93-745, eff. 7-15-04.)

(225 ILCS 15/13) (from Ch. 111, par. 5363)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 13. License renewal; restoration. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. Every holder of a license under this Act may renew such license during the 90-day period immediately month preceding the expiration date thereof upon payment of the required renewal fees.

A clinical psychologist who has permitted his or her license to expire or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have his or her license restored by making application to the Department and filing proof acceptable to the Department of his or her fitness to have his or her license restored, including evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department and by paying the required restoration fee.

If the clinical psychologist has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department, the Board shall determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, his or her fitness to resume active status and may require the clinical psychologist to complete a period of supervised professional experience and may require successful completion of an examination.

However, any clinical psychologist whose license expired while he or she was (1) in Federal Service on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States, or the State Militia called into service or training, or (2) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his or her license renewed or restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after honorable termination of such service, training or education he or she furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the effect that he or she has been so engaged and that his or her service, training or education has been so terminated.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/15) (from Ch. 111, par. 5365)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 15. Disciplinary action; grounds. The Department may refuse to issue, refuse to renew, suspend, or revoke any license, or may place on probation, censure, reprimand, or take other disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the Department, including the imposition of fines not to exceed $10,000 $5000 for each violation, with regard to any license issued under the provisions of this Act for any one or a combination of the following reasons:

(1) Conviction of, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any crime that is a felony under the laws of the United States or any state or territory thereof or that is a misdemeanor of which an essential element is dishonesty, or any crime that is directly related to the practice of the profession.

(2) Gross negligence in the rendering of clinical psychological services.

(3) Using fraud or making any misrepresentation in applying for a license or in passing the examination provided for in this Act.

(4) Aiding or abetting or conspiring to aid or abet a person, not a clinical psychologist licensed under this Act, in representing himself or herself as so licensed or in applying for a license under this Act.

(5) Violation of any provision of this Act or the rules promulgated thereunder.

(6) Professional connection or association with any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation holding himself, herself, themselves, or itself out in any manner contrary to this Act.

(7) Unethical, unauthorized or unprofessional conduct as defined by rule. In establishing those rules, the Department shall consider, though is not bound by, the ethical standards for psychologists promulgated by recognized national psychology associations.

(8) Aiding or assisting another person in violating any provisions of this Act or the rules promulgated thereunder.

(9) Failing to provide, within 60 days, information in response to a written request made by the Department.

(10) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug that results in a clinical psychologist's inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill or safety.

(11) Discipline by another state, territory, the District of Columbia or foreign country, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth herein.

(12) Directly or indirectly giving or receiving from any person, firm, corporation, association or partnership any fee, commission, rebate or other form of compensation for any professional service not actually or personally rendered.

(13) A finding by the Board that the licensee, after having his or her license placed on probationary status has violated the terms of probation.

(14) Willfully making or filing false records or reports, including but not limited to, false records or reports filed with State agencies or departments.

(15) Physical illness, including but not limited to, deterioration through the aging process, mental illness or disability that results in the inability to practice the profession with reasonable judgment, skill and safety.

(16) Willfully failing to report an instance of suspected child abuse or neglect as required by the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

(17) Being named as a perpetrator in an indicated report by the Department of Children and Family Services pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, and upon proof by clear and convincing evidence that the licensee has caused a child to be an abused child or neglected child as defined in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

(18) Violation of the Health Care Worker Self-Referral Act.

(19) Making a material misstatement in furnishing information to the Department, any other State or federal agency, or any other entity.

(20) Failing to report to the Department any adverse judgment, settlement, or award arising from a liability claim related to an act or conduct similar to an act or conduct that would constitute grounds for action as set forth in this Section.

(21) Failing to report to the Department any adverse final action taken against a licensee or applicant by another licensing jurisdiction, including any other state or territory of the United States or any foreign state or country, or any peer review body, health care institution, professional society or association related to the profession, governmental agency, law enforcement agency, or court for an act or conduct similar to an act or conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this Section.

The entry of an order by any circuit court establishing that any person holding a license under this Act is subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission as provided for in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, operates as an automatic suspension of that license. That person may have his or her license restored only upon the determination by a circuit court that the patient is no longer subject to involuntary admission or judicial admission and the issuance of an order so finding and discharging the patient and upon the Board's recommendation to the Department that the license be restored. Where the circumstances so indicate, the Board may recommend to the Department that it require an examination prior to restoring any license so automatically suspended.

The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person who fails to file a return, or to pay the tax, penalty or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of the tax penalty or interest, as required by any tax Act administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, until such time as the requirements of any such tax Act are satisfied.

In enforcing this Section, the Board upon a showing of a possible violation may compel any person licensed to practice under this Act, or who has applied for licensure or certification pursuant to this Act, to submit to a mental or physical examination, or both, as required by and at the expense of the Department. The examining physicians or clinical psychologists shall be those specifically designated by the Board. The Board or the Department may order the examining physician or clinical psychologist to present testimony concerning this mental or physical examination of the licensee or applicant. No information shall be excluded by reason of any common law or statutory privilege relating to communications between the licensee or applicant and the examining physician or clinical psychologist. The person to be examined may have, at his or her own expense, another physician or clinical psychologist of his or her choice present during all aspects of the examination. Failure of any person to submit to a mental or physical examination, when directed, shall be grounds for suspension of a license until the person submits to the examination if the Board finds, after notice and hearing, that the refusal to submit to the examination was without reasonable cause.

If the Board finds a person unable to practice because of the reasons set forth in this Section, the Board may require that person to submit to care, counseling or treatment by physicians or clinical psychologists approved or designated by the Board, as a condition, term, or restriction for continued, reinstated, or renewed licensure to practice; or, in lieu of care, counseling or treatment, the Board may recommend to the Department to file a complaint to immediately suspend, revoke or otherwise discipline the license of the person. Any person whose license was granted, continued, reinstated, renewed, disciplined or supervised subject to such terms, conditions or restrictions, and who fails to comply with such terms, conditions or restrictions, shall be referred to the Secretary Director for a determination as to whether the person shall have his or her license suspended immediately, pending a hearing by the Board.

In instances in which the Secretary Director immediately suspends a person's license under this Section, a hearing on that person's license must be convened by the Board within 15 days after the suspension and completed without appreciable delay. The Board shall have the authority to review the subject person's record of treatment and counseling regarding the impairment, to the extent permitted by applicable federal statutes and regulations safeguarding the confidentiality of medical records.

A person licensed under this Act and affected under this Section shall be afforded an opportunity to demonstrate to the Board that he or she can resume practice in compliance with acceptable and prevailing standards under the provisions of his or her license.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/15.4)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 15.4. Rehearing. Whenever the Secretary Director is satisfied that substantial justice has not been done in a hearing for revocation, suspension, refusal to issue or renewal of a license or to place on probation, censure or reprimand a person licensed under the provisions of this Act, he or she may order a rehearing by the same or another hearing officer or Board.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/16) (from Ch. 111, par. 5366)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 16. Investigations; notice; hearing. Licenses may be refused, revoked, or suspended in the manner provided by this Act and not otherwise. The Department may upon its own motion and shall upon the verified complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts that if proven would constitute grounds for refusal to issue, suspend or revoke under this Act investigate the actions of any person applying for, holding or claiming to hold a license. The Department shall, before refusing to issue, renew, suspend or revoke any license or take other disciplinary action pursuant to Section 15 of this Act, and at least 30 days prior to the date set for the hearing, notify in writing the applicant for or the holder of such license of any charges made, shall afford such accused person an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel in reference thereto, and direct the applicant or licensee to file a written answer to the Board under oath within 20 days after the service of the notice and inform the applicant or licensee that failure to file an answer will result in default being taken against the applicant or licensee and that the license or certificate may be suspended, revoked, placed on probationary status, or other disciplinary action may be taken, including limiting the scope, nature or extent of practice, as the Secretary Director may deem proper. Written notice may be served by delivery of the same personally to the accused person, or by mailing the same by certified mail to his or her last known place of residence or to the place of business last theretofore specified by the accused person in his or her last notification to the Department. In case the person fails to file an answer after receiving notice, his or her license or certificate may, in the discretion of the Department, be suspended, revoked, or placed on probationary status, or the Department may take whatever disciplinary action deemed proper, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person's practice or the imposition of a fine, without a hearing, if the act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for such action under this Act. At the time and place fixed in the notice, the Board shall proceed to hearing of the charges and both the accused person and the complainant shall be accorded ample opportunity to present, in person or by counsel, any statements, testimony, evidence and arguments as may be pertinent to the charges or to their defense. The Board may continue such hearing from time to time. If the Board shall not be sitting at the time and place fixed in the notice or at the time and place to which the hearing shall have been continued, the Department shall continue such hearing for a period not to exceed 30 days.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/16.1)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 16.1. Appointment of hearing officer. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary Director shall have the authority to appoint any attorney duly licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois to serve as the hearing officer in any action for refusal to issue, renew or discipline a license. The hearing officer shall have full authority to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer shall report his or her findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations to the Board and the Secretary Director. The Board shall have 60 days after receipt of the report to review the report of the hearing officer and to present its findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations to the Secretary Director. If the Board fails to present its report within the 60 day period, the Secretary Director may issue an order based on the report of the hearing officer. If the Secretary Director disagrees with the recommendations of the Board or hearing officer, the Secretary Director may issue an order in contravention of the Board's report. The Secretary Director shall promptly provide a written explanation to the Board on any such disagreement.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/16.5)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 16.5. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty.

(a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds oneself out to practice clinical psychology without being licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 $5,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee.

(b) The Department has the authority and power to investigate any and all unlicensed activity.

(c) The civil penalty shall be paid within 60 days after the effective date of the order imposing the civil penalty. The order shall constitute a judgment and may be filed and execution had thereon in the same manner as any judgment from any court of record.

(Source: P.A. 89-474, eff. 6-18-96.)

(225 ILCS 15/17) (from Ch. 111, par. 5367)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 17. Subpoenas; depositions; oaths. The Department shall have power to subpoena and bring before it any person and to take testimony either orally or by deposition, or both, with the same fees and mileage and in the same manner as prescribed by law in judicial proceedings in civil cases in courts in this State.

The Secretary Director, the designated hearing officer and any member of the Board shall each have power to administer oaths to witnesses at any hearings which the Department is authorized to conduct and any other oaths authorized in any Act administered by the Department.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 5370)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 20. Report; motion for rehearing. The Board shall present to the Secretary Director its written report of its findings and recommendations. A copy of such report shall be served upon the applicant or licensee, either personally or by certified mail. Within 20 days after such service, the applicant or licensee may present to the Department a motion in writing for a rehearing, that shall specify the particular grounds for the rehearing. If no motion for a rehearing is filed, then upon the expiration of the time specified for filing such a motion, or if a motion for rehearing is denied, then upon such denial, the Secretary Director may enter an order in accordance with recommendations of the Board, except as provided in Section 16.1 of this Act. If the applicant or licensee requests and pays for a transcript of the record within the time for filing a motion for rehearing, the 20 day period within which a motion may be filed shall commence upon the delivery of the transcript.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/21.4)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 21.4. Order or certified copy; prima facie proof. An order or certified copy thereof, over the seal of the Department and purporting to be signed by the Secretary Director, is prima facie proof that:

(1) the signature is the genuine signature of the Secretary Director;

(2) the Secretary Director is duly appointed and qualified; and

(3) the Board and the members thereof are qualified to act.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/21.6)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 21.6. Summary suspension of license. The Secretary Director may summarily suspend the license of a clinical psychologist without a hearing, simultaneously with the institution of proceedings for a hearing provided for in Section 16 of this Act, if the Secretary Director finds that evidence in the possession of the Secretary Director indicates that the continuation of practice by the clinical psychologist would constitute an imminent danger to the public. In the event that the Secretary Director summarily suspends the license of an individual without a hearing, a hearing must be held within 30 days after the suspension has occurred.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/25) (from Ch. 111, par. 5375)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 25. Returned checks; fines. Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay to the Department, in addition to the amount already owed to the Department, a fine of $50. The fines imposed by this Section are in addition to any other discipline provided under this Act for unlicensed practice or practice on a nonrenewed license. The Department shall notify the person that payment of fees and fines shall be paid to the Department by certified check or money order within 30 calendar days of the notification. If, after the expiration of 30 days from the date of the notification, the person has failed to submit the necessary remittance, the Department shall automatically terminate the license or certificate or deny the application, without hearing. If, after termination or denial, the person seeks a license or certificate, he or she shall apply to the Department for restoration or issuance of the license or certificate and pay all fees and fines due to the Department. The Department may establish a fee for the processing of an application for restoration of a license or certificate to pay all expenses of processing this application. The Secretary Director may waive the fines due under this Section in individual cases where the Secretary Director finds that the fines would be unreasonable or unnecessarily burdensome.

(Source: P.A. 92-146, eff. 1-1-02.)

(225 ILCS 15/27) (from Ch. 111, par. 5377)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 27. Injunctions. It is hereby declared to be a public nuisance for any person to render or offer to render clinical psychological services as defined in Section 2 of this Act or to represent himself as a clinical psychologist or that the services he or she renders are clinical psychological services as defined in Section 2 of this Act, without having in effect a currently valid license as defined in this Act. The Secretary Director, Attorney General, or the State's Attorney of the county in which such nuisance has occurred may file a complaint in the circuit court in the name of the People of the State of Illinois perpetually to enjoin such person from performing such unlawful acts. Upon the filing of a verified complaint in such cause, the court, if satisfied that such unlawful act has been performed and may continue to be performed, shall enter a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction without notice or bond enjoining the defendant from performing such unlawful act.

If it is established that the defendant contrary to this Act has been rendering or offering to render clinical psychological services as defined in Section 2 of this Act or is engaging in or about to engage in representing himself as a clinical psychologist or that the services he or she renders are clinical psychological services as defined in Section 2 of this Act, without having been issued a license or after his or her license has been suspended or revoked or after his or her license has not been renewed, the court, may enter a judgment perpetually enjoining such person from further engaging in the unlawful act. In case of violation of any injunction entered under this Section, the court, may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. Such injunction proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this Act.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

(225 ILCS 15/27.2)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2007)

Sec. 27.2. Cease and desist order. If any person violates the provisions of this Act, the Secretary Director, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred, may petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Department, a person violates any provision of this Act, the Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall allow at least 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer satisfactory to the Department. Failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued.

(Source: P.A. 89-702, eff. 7-1-97.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.