(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” means the Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee established under § 17–6A–05 of this subtitle. (c) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice behavior analysis. (d) “Licensed behavior analyst” means an individual who is licensed by the Board to practice behavior analysis. (e) “Licensee” means a […]
(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 […]
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.
(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 […]
There is a Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee within the Board.
(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 […]
(a) From among its members, the Committee annually shall elect a chair and a vice chair. (b) The Committee shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; and (2) The duties of each officer.
(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Committee is a quorum. (b) (1) The Committee shall meet at least once a year, at the times and places that it determines. (2) The Committee may hold special meetings if: (i) Requested by the Board; or (ii) The chair or a majority of the members then serving on the Committee […]
In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall: (1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out this subtitle; (2) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of behavior analysis; (3) Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, beginning January 1, 2015, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice behavior analysis in the State. (b) This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an educational program that meets the criteria of § 17–6A–11(c)(2) of this subtitle while engaged in […]
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall: (1) Be of good moral character; and (2) Be at least 18 years old. (c) The applicant shall: (1) Have a current certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or its successor organization; (2) Have received a master’s degree […]
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board; and (3) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 17–501.1 of this title.
(a) The Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle. (b) The Board shall include on each license that the Board issues: (1) The full name of the licensed behavior analyst; (2) The dates of issuance and expiration; (3) A serial number; (4) The signatures of the chair and the vice chair of the […]
A behavior analyst license authorizes the licensee to practice behavior analysis while the license is effective.
(a) A license expires on a date set by the Board unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee, by first–class mail or electronic mail to the last known address of the licensee, a renewal […]
(a) (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board: (i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. (2) (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual: 1. Complies […]
(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.
Unless the Board accepts the surrender of a license, the license may not lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
Subject to the hearing provisions of § 17–6A–21 of this subtitle, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license of any licensee if the applicant or licensee: (1) Fraudulently […]
(a) If, after a hearing under § 17–6A–21 of this subtitle, the Board finds that there are grounds under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle to suspend or revoke a license or to reprimand a licensee, the Board may impose a monetary penalty not exceeding $10,000: (1) Instead of suspending the license; or (2) In addition to suspending or […]
