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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-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 […]