Opinion No. 118-79 (1979)

Dear Mr. Butler:

This opinion is issued in response to your request concerning the following question:

"Is the Missouri Department of Consumer Affairs, Regulation and Licensing authorized by section 337.050 RSMo (Supp. 1977) to promulgate a rule allowing the department, upon the advice of the State Committee of Psychologists to grant an applicant for licensure a temporary license to practice psychology in the State of Missouri until such time as that applicant is first examined by the department?"

Section 337.050.5, RSMo (Supp. 1977) states:

"The department may adopt and promulgate rules…