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 17-6A-17 – Notice of Change of Name or Address
(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change. (b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
Section 17-6A-02 – Subtitle Not Limiting Use of Terminology or Other Health Occupation Practices
(a) This subtitle does not limit the use of the terms “behavior analysis” or “behavioral analysis” by an individual authorized to practice under this article who is practicing within the individual’s scope of practice. (b) This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is licensed, certified, or […]
Section 17-6A-03 – Regulations; Code of Ethics
The Board shall adopt: (1) Regulations for the licensure and practice of behavior analysis; and (2) A code of ethics for the practice of behavior analysis.
Section 17-6A-04 – Fees
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to behavior analysts. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to behavior analysts. (b) (1) The Board shall pay all […]
Section 17-6A-05 – Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee — Established
There is a Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee within the Board.
Section 17-6A-06 – Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee — Membership
(a) The Committee consists of five members appointed by the Board as follows: (1) (i) On or before December 31, 2014, four behavior analysts who: 1. Are certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and 2. Have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; and (ii) On or after January 1, 2015, four licensed behavior analysts who: 1. Are certified by […]