(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.
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