Any person convicted of practicing the profession of psychologist illegally in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or imprisonment in jail for a term of not less than one (1) month or more than two (2) years, or both penalties, [at] the discretion of the court.
By petition of the Board, the Secretary of Justice of Puerto Rico shall request an injunction to prevent the person charged with practicing psychology in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico illegally, from continuing the practice of said profession until the charges are resolved.
History —June 4, 1983, No. 96, p. 246, § 21, eff. 90 days after June 4, 1983.