# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 17. Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Subtitle 6A. Behavior Analysts

#### Section 17-6A-09

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.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)