(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 17 - Professional Counselors and Therapists
Subtitle 6A - Behavior Analysts
Section 17-6A-01 - Definitions
Section 17-6A-02 - Subtitle Not Limiting Use of Terminology or Other Health Occupation Practices
Section 17-6A-03 - Regulations; Code of Ethics
Section 17-6A-05 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Established
Section 17-6A-06 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Membership
Section 17-6A-07 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Chair and Vice Chair
Section 17-6A-08 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Meetings
Section 17-6A-09 - Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee -- Powers and Duties
Section 17-6A-10 - License Required; Exception
Section 17-6A-11 - Qualifications
Section 17-6A-12 - Application
Section 17-6A-13 - Issuance; Contents; Criminal History Record Information
Section 17-6A-14 - Authority Conferred
Section 17-6A-15 - Expiration and Renewal
Section 17-6A-16 - Inactive Status; Reinstatement
Section 17-6A-17 - Notice of Change of Name or Address
Section 17-6A-18 - Surrender or Lapse of License
Section 17-6A-19 - Denials, Suspension or Revocation of License; Reprimands, Probation
Section 17-6A-24 - Cease and Desist Orders
Section 17-6A-26 - Behavior Analyst Rehabilitation Subcommittee
Section 17-6A-27 - License Required
Section 17-6A-28 - Misrepresentation as Authorized Practitioner
Section 17-6A-29 - Penalties; Civil Fines