Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641D - Applied Behavior Analysis
NRS 641D.360 - Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations. [E...


1. To renew a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst or registration as a registered behavior technician, each person must, on or before the first day of January of each odd-numbered year:
(a) Apply to the Board for renewal;
(b) Pay the biennial fee for the renewal of a license or registration;
(c) Submit evidence to the Board:
(1) Of completion of the requirements for continuing education as set forth in regulations adopted by the Board, if applicable; and
(2) That the person’s certification or registration, as applicable, by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor organization, remains valid and the holder remains in good standing; and
(d) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.
2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, to renew registration as a registered behavior technician for the third time and every third renewal thereafter, a person must submit to an investigation of his or her criminal history in the manner prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 641D.300.
3. The Board shall adopt regulations that require, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, each holder to complete continuing education, which must:
(a) Be consistent with nationally recognized standards for the continuing education of behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, as applicable; and
(b) Include, without limitation, a requirement that the holder of a license receive at least 2 hours of instruction on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness.
4. The Board shall not adopt regulations requiring a registered behavior technician to receive continuing education.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4229; A 2019, 2543; 2021, 1635)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 437.225)

1. To renew a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst or registration as a registered behavior technician, each person must, on or before the first day of January of each odd-numbered year:
(a) Apply to the Board for renewal;
(b) Pay the biennial fee for the renewal of a license or registration;
(c) Submit evidence to the Board:
(1) Of completion of the requirements for continuing education as set forth in regulations adopted by the Board, if applicable; and
(2) That the person’s certification or registration, as applicable, by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor organization, remains valid and the holder remains in good standing; and
(d) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.
2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, to renew registration as a registered behavior technician for the third time and every third renewal thereafter, a person must submit to an investigation of his or her criminal history in the manner prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 641D.300.
3. The Board shall adopt regulations that require, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, each holder to complete continuing education, which must:
(a) Be consistent with nationally recognized standards for the continuing education of behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, as applicable.
(b) Include, without limitation, a requirement that the holder of a license receive at least 2 hours of instruction on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness.
(c) Include, without limitation, a requirement that the holder of a license as a behavior analyst receive at least 2 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion. Such instruction:
(1) May include the training provided pursuant to NRS 449.103, where applicable.
(2) Must be based upon a range of research from diverse sources.
(3) Must address persons of different cultural backgrounds, including, without limitation:
(I) Persons from various gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds;
(II) Persons from various religious backgrounds;
(III) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons;
(IV) Children and senior citizens;
(V) Veterans;
(VI) Persons with a mental illness;
(VII) Persons with an intellectual disability, developmental disability or physical disability; and
(VIII) Persons who are part of any other population that a behavior analyst may need to better understand, as determined by the Board.
4. The Board shall not adopt regulations requiring a registered behavior technician to receive continuing education.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4229; A 2019, 2543; 2021, 892, 1635, effective January 1, 2022)

1. To renew a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst or registration as a registered behavior technician, each person must, on or before the first day of January of each odd-numbered year:
(a) Apply to the Board for renewal;
(b) Pay the biennial fee for the renewal of a license or registration;
(c) Submit evidence to the Board:
(1) Of completion of the requirements for continuing education as set forth in regulations adopted by the Board, if applicable; and
(2) That the person’s certification or registration, as applicable, by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor organization, remains valid and the holder remains in good standing; and
(d) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.
2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, to renew registration as a registered behavior technician for the third time and every third renewal thereafter, a person must submit to an investigation of his or her criminal history in the manner prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 641D.300.
3. The Board shall adopt regulations that require, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst, each holder to complete continuing education, which must:
(a) Be consistent with nationally recognized standards for the continuing education of behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, as applicable.
(b) Include, without limitation, a requirement that the holder of a license as a behavior analyst receive at least 2 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion. Such instruction:
(1) May include the training provided pursuant to NRS 449.103, where applicable.
(2) Must be based upon a range of research from diverse sources.
(3) Must address persons of different cultural backgrounds, including, without limitation:
(I) Persons from various gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds;
(II) Persons from various religious backgrounds;
(III) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons;
(IV) Children and senior citizens;
(V) Veterans;
(VI) Persons with a mental illness;
(VII) Persons with an intellectual disability, developmental disability or physical disability; and
(VIII) Persons who are part of any other population that a behavior analyst may need to better understand, as determined by the Board.
4. The Board shall not adopt regulations requiring a registered behavior technician to receive continuing education.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4229; A 2017, 4263; 2019, 2543; 2021, 892, 1635, effective July 1, 2026)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 641D - Applied Behavior Analysis

NRS 641D.010 - Definitions.

NRS 641D.020 - "Assistant behavior analyst" defined.

NRS 641D.030 - "Behavior analyst" defined.

NRS 641D.040 - "Board" defined.

NRS 641D.050 - "Community" defined.

NRS 641D.060 - "Gross malpractice" defined.

NRS 641D.070 - "Malpractice" defined.

NRS 641D.080 - "Practice of applied behavior analysis" defined.

NRS 641D.090 - "Professional incompetence" defined.

NRS 641D.100 - "Registered behavior technician" defined.

NRS 641D.110 - Applicability of chapter.

NRS 641D.120 - Exemptions from requirements for licensure and registration.

NRS 641D.130 - Student, intern, trainee or fellow authorized to practice applied behavior analysis under supervision.

NRS 641D.200 - Creation; membership; terms; meetings; officers; immunity.

NRS 641D.210 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance review of staff.

NRS 641D.220 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

NRS 641D.230 - Deposit and use of money received by Board.

NRS 641D.240 - Rules and regulations.

NRS 641D.250 - Duty to enforce chapter; general powers.

NRS 641D.260 - Board authorized to contract to carry out provisions of chapter.

NRS 641D.270 - Records: Duties of Board; inspection; confidentiality of certain records; exceptions.

NRS 641D.300 - Application and fee; investigation of applicant.

NRS 641D.310 - Qualifications of applicant; Board required to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement.

NRS 641D.320 - Board prohibited from denying application based solely on immigration or citizenship status of applicant; applicant without social security number required to provide alternative personally identifying number; confidentiality of number...

NRS 641D.330 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or registration; duties of Board. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiri...

NRS 641D.340 - Expedited license by endorsement as behavior analyst: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641D.350 - Expedited license by endorsement as behavior analyst for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641D.360 - Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations. [E...

NRS 641D.370 - Automatic suspension for failure to pay biennial fee for renewal; reinstatement; notice of suspension.

NRS 641D.380 - Fees; regulations.

NRS 641D.600 - Duties of licensee or registrant to limit practice to areas of competence and comply with certain ethical requirements; regulations.

NRS 641D.610 - Limitations on practice of assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician; requirements concerning supervision.

NRS 641D.700 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641D.710 - Regulations concerning additional grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641D.720 - Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline and certain supporting documentation deemed public records.

NRS 641D.730 - Suspension of license or registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, th...

NRS 641D.740 - Service of process; publication of notice.

NRS 641D.750 - Subpoenas.

NRS 641D.760 - Complaints: Filing; retention.

NRS 641D.770 - Complaints: Review; authority to retain Attorney General to investigate.

NRS 641D.780 - Investigation into practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential; issuance of order to cease and desist; issuance of citation; provision of written summary concerning violation to Attorney General; administrative fine...

NRS 641D.790 - Investigation of complaint by Attorney General upon retention by Board; recommendation to Board; determination and action of Board.

NRS 641D.800 - Authority of Board to require examinations; licensee or registrant deemed to consent to examination; testimony or information received during examination not privileged; effect of failure to submit to examination; cost of examination.

NRS 641D.810 - Limitation on time for completion of examination after issuance of order suspending license or registration pending disciplinary proceedings.

NRS 641D.820 - Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act.

NRS 641D.830 - Requirements for proof.

NRS 641D.840 - Judicial review; duration of Board’s order; priority of petition for judicial review.

NRS 641D.850 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction against practitioner of applied behavior analysis pending disciplinary proceedings.

NRS 641D.860 - Injunction against practicing applied behavior analysis without license.

NRS 641D.870 - Immunity of certain persons from civil liability.

NRS 641D.880 - Procedure for removing limitation, terminating probation or reinstating license or registration.

NRS 641D.900 - Representation as behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician or practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential prohibited.

NRS 641D.910 - Prohibited acts; penalty.