# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 17. Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Subtitle 6A. Behavior Analysts

#### Section 17-6A-10

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice behavior analysis in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an educational program that meets the criteria of Sec. 17-6A-11(c)(2) of this subtitle while engaged in an unpaid, clinical educational experience of behavior analysis.

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