Section 17-6A-21 – Hearing
(a) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Board takes any action under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle, it shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before the Board. (b) The Board shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure […]
Section 17-6A-22 – Appeals
(a) Except as provided in this section for an action under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle, any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) Any person aggrieved by a final decision […]
Section 17-6A-23 – Reinstatement of License, Reduction of Suspension Period, or Withdrawal of Reprimand
For reasons the Board considers sufficient, and on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, the Board may: (1) Reinstate a license that has been revoked; (2) Reduce the period of a suspension; or (3) Withdraw a reprimand.
Section 17-6A-24 – Cease and Desist Orders
The Board may issue a cease and desist order for a violation of this subtitle.
Section 17-6A-25 – Injunction
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of behavior analysis; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle. (b) An action under this section may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The Attorney General, […]
Section 17-6A-26 – Behavior Analyst Rehabilitation Subcommittee
(a) In this section, “behavior analyst rehabilitation subcommittee” means a subcommittee that: (1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section. (b) For purposes of this section, a behavior analyst rehabilitation subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Committee that: (1) Is recognized by the Board; and […]
Section 17-6A-27 – License Required
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice behavior analysis in this State unless licensed by the Board. (b) Each violation of this section is a separate offense.
Section 17-6A-28 – Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner
Unless authorized to practice behavior analysis under this subtitle, a person may not: (1) Represent to the public that the person is a licensed behavior analyst; or (2) Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the person is a licensed behavior analyst.
Section 17-6A-29 – Penalties; Civil Fines
(a) A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (b) A person who violates § 17–6A–27 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $50,000 to be […]
Section 17-6A-30 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Behavior Analysts Act.