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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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 the Behavior Analyst Certification Board; and                2.    Have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; and        (2)    One consumer member who is receiving services, has received services, or has a child who is receiving services for a behavioral disorder, including an autism spectrum disorder.    (b)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    May not be or ever have been a behavior analyst or in training to become a behavior analyst;        (3)    May not have a household member who is a behavior analyst or in training to become a behavior analyst;        (4)    May not participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to behavior analysis;        (5)    May not have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to behavior analysis; and        (6)    May not have had within 2 years before appointment a substantial financial interest in a person regulated by the Board.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2014.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member may not serve more than 2 consecutive full terms.    (d)    The Board may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-07 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Chair and Vice Chair

    (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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-08 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Meetings

    (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 consider a meeting to be necessary or advisable.        (3)    Reasonable notice of all Committee meetings shall be given in the manner determined by the Committee.    (c)    A member of the Committee:        (1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-09 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Powers and Duties

    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 behavior analyst, including:            (i)    Criteria for the educational and clinical training of licensed behavior analysts; and            (ii)    Criteria for a professional competency examination and testing of applicants for a license to practice behavior analysis;        (4)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;        (5)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of behavior analysis;        (6)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (7)    Report to the Board as required in regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-10 - License Required; Exception

    (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 an unpaid, clinical educational experience of behavior analysis.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-11 - Qualifications

    (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 or higher from a behavior analysis educational program that is accredited by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or its successor organization;        (3)    Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board; and        (4)    Meet any other requirements established by the Board.    (d)    The Board shall waive the education requirements under subsection (c)(2) of this section if an individual was certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board on or before  December 31, 2014, and is currently in good standing.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-12 - Application

    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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-13 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-13 - Issuance; Contents; Criminal History Record Information

    (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 Board; and        (5)    The seal of the Board.    (c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 17–501.1 of this title, in determining whether to grant a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iii)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (iv)    Subsequent work history;            (v)    Employment and character references; and            (vi)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 17–501.1 of this title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-14 - Authority Conferred

    A behavior analyst license authorizes the licensee to practice behavior analysis while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-15 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-15 - Expiration and Renewal

    (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 notice that states:        (1)    The date on which the current license expires;        (2)    The date by which the renewal application must be received by the Board for the renewal to be issued and mailed before the license expires; and        (3)    The amount of the renewal fee.    (c)    Before a license expires, the licensee periodically may renew the license for an additional term if the licensee:        (1)    Otherwise is entitled to be licensed;        (2)    Pays to the Board a renewal fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Submits to the Board:            (i)    A renewal application on the form that the Board requires; and            (ii)    Satisfactory evidence of compliance with any continuing education requirements established by the Board under subsection (d) of this section.    (d)    The Board may establish continuing education requirements as a condition of the renewal of licenses under this section.    (e)    The Board shall renew the license of each licensee who meets the requirements of this section.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement

    (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 with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and                2.    Meets any continuing education requirements established by the Board.            (ii)    The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph.    (b)    The Board shall reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who has not been put on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the behavior analyst:        (1)    Meets the renewal requirements of  § 17–6A–15 of this subtitle;        (2)    Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and        (3)    Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.    (c)    (1)    The Board may not reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.        (2)    Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a behavior analyst may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-17 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-18 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-18 - Surrender or Lapse of License

    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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-20 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-20 - Penalties

    (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 revoking the license.    (b)    The Board shall adopt regulations to set standards for the imposition of monetary penalties under this section.    (c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-21 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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 Act.    (c)    The hearing notice to be given to the individual shall be served personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the last known address of the individual at least  30 days before the hearing.    (d)    The individual may be represented at the hearing by counsel.    (e)    (1)    Over the signature of an officer or the administrator of the Board, the Board may issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any investigation under this subtitle and any hearings or proceedings before the Board.        (2)    The Board shall issue subpoenas on behalf of the individual if the individual:            (i)    Requests that the Board do so; and            (ii)    States under oath that the testimony or evidence sought is necessary to the individual’s defense.        (3)    If, without lawful excuse, an individual disobeys a subpoena from the Board or an order by the Board to take an oath, testify, or answer a question, on petition of the Board, a court of competent jurisdiction may compel compliance with the subpoena.    (f)    If, after due notice, the individual against whom the action is contemplated fails or refuses to appear, nevertheless the Board may hear and determine the matter.    (g)    The hearing of charges may not be stayed or challenged by any procedural defects alleged to have occurred before the filing of charges.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-22 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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 of the Board under § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle may not appeal to the Secretary but may take a direct judicial appeal as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.    (c)    A decision of the Board to deny a license, enforce a suspension of a license for more than 1 year, or revoke a license may not be stayed pending judicial review.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-23 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-24 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-24 - Cease and Desist Orders

    The Board may issue a cease and desist order for a violation of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-25 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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, in the name of the State; or        (3)    A State’s Attorney, in the name of the State.    (c)    An action under this section shall be brought in the county where the defendant:        (1)    Resides; or        (2)    Engages in the acts sought to be enjoined.    (d)    Proof of actual damage or that any person will sustain any damage if an injunction is not granted is not required for an action under this section.    (e)    An action under this section is in addition to and not instead of criminal prosecution for the unauthorized practice of behavior analysis under  § 17–6A–27 of this subtitle or disciplinary action under  § 17–6A–19 of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-26 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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        (2)    Includes but is not limited to behavior analysts.    (c)    A rehabilitation  subcommittee of the  Committee or recognized by the  Committee may function:        (1)    Solely for the  Committee; or        (2)    Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.    (d)    For purposes of this section, a behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee evaluates and provides assistance to any behavior analyst in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.    (e)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of the matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in a civil action.        (3)    For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.    (f)    A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the behavior analyst rehabilitation  subcommittee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-27 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-28 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-29 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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 assessed by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-30 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|Section 17-6A-30 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Behavior Analysts Act.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-6A-31 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts|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.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  17-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists|Subtitle 7 - Short Title; Termination of Title|Section 17-701 - Short Title

    This title may be cited as the “Maryland Professional Counselors and Therapists Act”.