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and on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, the Board may: (1) Reinstate a license that has been revoked; (2) Reduce the period of a suspension; or (3) Withdraw a reprimand.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.
Section 17-6A-31 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2024.
Section 17-6B-01 – Interstate Licensed Professional Counselors Compact
SECTION 1: PURPOSE. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: A. Increase public access to professional counseling services by providing for the mutual recognition of other member state licenses; B. Enhance the states’ ability to protect the public’s health and safety; C. Encourage the cooperation of member states in regulating multistate practice for licensed professional counselors; […]