# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 17. Professional Counselors and Therapists

### Subtitle 6A. Behavior Analysts

#### Section 17-6A-16

(a)

  (1) The Board shall place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board:

    (i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and

    (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board.

  (2)

    (i) The Board shall license an individual on inactive status who applies for a license if the individual:

      (1) Complies with the renewal requirements that exist at the time the individual changes from inactive status to active status; and

      (2) Meets any continuing education requirements established by the Board.

    (ii) The Board may not require payment of a late fee by an individual as a condition to licensing under this paragraph.

(b) The Board shall reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who has not been put on inactive status and who has failed to renew the license for any reason if the behavior analyst:

  (1) Meets the renewal requirements of  Sec. 17-6A-15 of this subtitle;

  (2) Pays to the Board a reinstatement fee set by the Board; and

  (3) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

(c)

  (1) The Board may not reinstate the license of a behavior analyst who fails to apply for reinstatement of the license within 5 years after the license expires.

  (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, a behavior analyst may become licensed by meeting the current requirements for obtaining a new license under this subtitle.

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