Behavior Analyst Licensing Act

The Behavior Analyst Licensing Act regulates the practice of applied behavior analysis by requiring practitioners to be licensed as behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts, setting educational and examination qualifications for each credential and defining the exemptions under which unlicensed persons may perform related work. It vests administration in a state licensing department advised by a behavior analyst licensing and disciplinary board, which handles applications, licensure by endorsement for practitioners credentialed elsewhere, fees, and license renewal, inactive status, and restoration. The act also establishes an enforcement and discipline framework — grounds for disciplinary action, investigations and hearings with subpoena and deposition powers, summary suspension, rehearing and administrative review of final orders, and civil penalties and injunctive relief against unlicensed practice.

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