§ 90-731 – Declaration of purpose.
90-731. Declaration of purpose. The practice of behavior analysis in North Carolina affects the public health, safety, and welfare of citizens of North Carolina and shall be subject to regulation to protect the public from (i) the practice of behavior analysis by unqualified individuals and (ii) unprofessional, unethical, or harmful conduct by individuals licensed to […]
§ 90-732 – Definitions.
90-732. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Behavior analysis. – The design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications to produce significant personal or interpersonal improvements in human behavior. (2) Behavior technician. – A paraprofessional who delivers applied behavior analysis services and who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of […]
§ 90-733 – North Carolina Behavior Analysis Board.
90-733. North Carolina Behavior Analysis Board. (a) Establishment. – The North Carolina Behavior Analysis Board is created. The Board shall consist of five members who shall serve staggered terms. The initial Board shall be selected as follows: (1) The General Assembly, upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, shall appoint one […]
§ 90-734 – Powers and duties of Board.
90-734. Powers and duties of Board. (a) The Board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this Article. (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules to administer and enforce this Article. (3) Establish and determine qualification and fitness of applicants for licensure under this Article. (4) Issue, renew, […]
§ 90-735 – Annual report.
90-735. Annual report. On June 30 of each year, the Board shall submit a report to the Governor of the Board’s activities since the preceding July 1, including (i) the names of all licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts to whom licenses have been granted under this Article, (ii) any cases heard and […]
§ 90-736 – License application.
90-736. License application. (a) Each individual desiring to obtain a license under this Article shall apply to the Board in accordance with the procedure and rules prescribed by the Board. Each applicant shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets all of the following criteria: (1) The individual is of good moral […]
§ 90-737 – Requirements for licensure as a behavior analyst.
90-737. Requirements for licensure as a behavior analyst. Each applicant shall be issued a license by the Board to engage in the practice of behavior analysis as a licensed behavior analyst if the applicant meets the qualifications set forth by the Board in accordance with G.S. 90-734(a) and provides satisfactory evidence to the Board of […]
§ 90-692 – Enjoining illegal practices.
90-692. Enjoining illegal practices. The Committee may apply to the superior court for an order enjoining violations of this Article. Upon a showing by the Committee that any person has violated this Article, the court may grant injunctive relief. (2005-267, s. 1.)
§ 90-693 – Civil penalties; disciplinary costs.
90-693. Civil penalties; disciplinary costs. (a) Authority to Assess Civil Penalties. – The Committee may assess a civil penalty not in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for the violation of any section of this Article or the violation of any rules adopted by the Committee. The clear proceeds of any civil penalty assessed under […]
§ 90-694 – Third-party reimbursement.
90-694. Third-party reimbursement. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require direct third-party reimbursements to persons licensed under this Article. (2005-267, s. 1.)