§ 73-75-25. Offenses and penalties
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.
§ 73-75-27. Fees deposited in special fund; collection of fees and penalties by State Board of Psychology and use thereof
All fees collected by the board under this chapter and any penalties collected by the board for violations of this chapter shall be deposited in a special fund hereby created in the State Treasury and shall be used for the implementation and administration of this chapter when appropriated by the Legislature for such purpose. From […]
§ 73-77-1. Short title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fresh Start Act of 2019.”
§ 73-73-35. Violation of chapter; penalties
It is a misdemeanor for any person to: Offer to hold himself out as a Mississippi Certified Interior Designer, unless duly certified under this chapter. Present as his own the certificate of another. Give false or forged evidence to the board or any member of the board in obtaining a certificate. Falsely impersonate any other […]
§ 73-75-1. License required
In order to safeguard life, health and property, no person shall practice applied behavior analysis in this state, or use the title “Licensed Behavior Analyst” or “Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst,” unless such person has secured a license under this chapter.
§ 73-75-3. Definitions
The following definitions apply as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Board” means the Mississippi Autism Board. “Person” means any individual, organization or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. “Practice of applied behavior analysis” means interventions based on scientific research and the direct observation and […]
§ 73-75-5. Scope of chapter
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice of any of the following: A licensed psychologist, subject to any rules or regulations of the Mississippi Board of Psychology; Other licensed health care professionals authorized to practice in the state, so long as the services of the professional are commensurate with […]
§ 73-75-7. Mississippi Autism Board; membership; term of office; appointment; qualifications
The board shall consist of five (5) members. The Governor shall appoint one (1) licensed psychologist practicing in the area of applied behavior analysis, one (1) licensed behavior analyst, and one (1) public member who is not licensed in behavior analysis and who is the family member of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services. […]
§ 73-75-9. Authority of the board
The board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman and executive secretary at a meeting held during the last two (2) quarters of the fiscal year. The board shall meet at any other times as it deems necessary or advisable. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in the manner prescribed by the […]
§ 73-75-11. Financing administration of provisions; fees and assessments to be collected by State Board of Psychology
The administration of the provisions of this chapter shall be financed from income accruing from fees, licenses and other charges assessed and collected by the board and from such other funds available to the board. From and after July 1, 2018, the fees and assessments shall be collected by the State Board of Psychology. The […]