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CHAPTER 437 - APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NRS 437.001           Definitions. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.010.]

NRS 437.005           “Assistant behavior analyst” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.020.]

NRS 437.010           “Behavior analyst” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.030.]

NRS 437.015           “Board” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.040.]

NRS 437.020           “Community” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.050.]

NRS 437.025           “Division” defined. [Repealed.]

NRS 437.030           “Gross malpractice” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.060.]

NRS 437.035           “Malpractice” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.070.]

NRS 437.040           “Practice of applied behavior analysis” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.080.]

NRS 437.045           “Professional incompetence” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.090.]

NRS 437.050           “Registered behavior technician” defined. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.100.]

NRS 437.060           Applicability of chapter. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.110.]

NRS 437.065           Exemptions from requirements for licensure and registration. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.120.]

NRS 437.070           Student, intern, trainee or fellow authorized to practice applied behavior analysis under supervision. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.130.]

NRS 437.075           Duty of licensee or registrant to limit practice to areas of competence; regulations. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.600.]

BOARD OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

NRS 437.100           Creation; membership; terms; meetings; officers; immunity. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.200.]

NRS 437.105           Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.220.]

NRS 437.110           Rules and regulations. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.240.]

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

NRS 437.130           Enforcement: Authority and duties of Board; delegation of certain duties of Board to Division; duties of Division. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.250.]

NRS 437.135           Division authorized to hold hearings, conduct investigations and take evidence with approval of Board. [Repealed.]

NRS 437.140           Board to prescribe fees by regulation; deposit and use of money. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.230 and 641D.380.]

NRS 437.145           Records: Duties of Division; custody and inspection; confidentiality of certain records; exceptions. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.270.]

NRS 437.150           Immunity from civil liability. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.200.]

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

NRS 437.200           Application and fee; investigation of applicant. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.300.]

NRS 437.205           Qualifications of applicant; Board to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement; regulations. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.310.]

NRS 437.207           Board prohibited from denying application based solely on immigration or citizenship status of applicant; applicant without social security number to provide alternative personally identifying number; confidentiality of number. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.320.]

NRS 437.210           Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or registration; duties of Division. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.330.]

NRS 437.215           Expedited license by endorsement as behavior analyst: Requirements; procedure for issuance. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.340.]

NRS 437.220           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. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.350.]

NRS 437.225           Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.360.]

NRS 437.330           Renewal: Information concerning state business license required; conditions which require denial. [Repealed.]

NRS 437.335           Automatic suspension for failure to pay biennial fee for renewal; reinstatement; notice of suspension. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.370.]

DISCIPLINARY AND OTHER ACTIONS

NRS 437.400           Grounds for disciplinary action. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.700.]

NRS 437.405           Regulations concerning additional grounds for disciplinary action. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.710.]

NRS 437.410           Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline and certain supporting documentation deemed public records. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.720.]

NRS 437.415           Suspension of license or registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.730.]

NRS 437.420           Service of process; publication of notice. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.740.]

NRS 437.425           Subpoenas. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.750.]

NRS 437.430           Filing and retention of complaints. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.760.]

NRS 437.435           Review of complaint by Division; authority of Division to retain Attorney General to investigate complaint with approval of Board. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.770.]

NRS 437.440           Investigation into practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential; issuance of order to cease and desist; issuance of citation; administrative fine; appeal of citation. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.780.]

NRS 437.445           Investigation of complaint by Attorney General upon retention by Division; recommendation to Division; action by Board. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.790.]

NRS 437.450           Examination regarding competence to practice applied behavior analysis. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.800.]

NRS 437.455           Limitation on time for completion of examination if license or registration is suspended pending disciplinary proceedings. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.810.]

NRS 437.460           Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.820.]

NRS 437.465           Requirements for proof. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.830.]

NRS 437.470           Judicial review; duration of Board’s order; priority of petition for judicial review. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.840.]

NRS 437.475           Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction against practitioner of applied behavior analysis pending disciplinary proceedings. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.850.]

NRS 437.480           Injunction against practicing applied behavior analysis without license. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.860.]

NRS 437.485           Immunity of certain persons from civil liability. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.870.]

NRS 437.490           Procedure for removing limitation, terminating probation or reinstating license. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.880.]

SCOPE OF REGULATION

NRS 437.500           Representation as behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician or practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential prohibited. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.900.]

NRS 437.505           Limitations on practice of assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.610.]

PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY

NRS 437.510           Prohibited acts; penalty. [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.910.]

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NOTE:                    Sections 44 and 45 of chapter 289, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at p. 1624, have been codified as NRS 641D.210 and 641D.260.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

      NRS 437.001  Definitions.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.010.]

 

      NRS 437.005  “Assistant behavior analyst” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.020.]

 

      NRS 437.010  “Behavior analyst” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.030.]

 

      NRS 437.015  “Board” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.040.]

 

      NRS 437.020  “Community” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.050.]

 

      NRS 437.025  “Division” defined.  Repealed. (See chapter 289, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 1658.)

 

      NRS 437.030  “Gross malpractice” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.060.]

 

      NRS 437.035  “Malpractice” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.070.]

 

      NRS 437.040  “Practice of applied behavior analysis” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.080.]

 

      NRS 437.045  “Professional incompetence” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.090.]

 

      NRS 437.050  “Registered behavior technician” defined.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.100.]

 

      NRS 437.060  Applicability of chapter.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.110.]

 

      NRS 437.065  Exemptions from requirements for licensure and registration.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.120.]

 

      NRS 437.070  Student, intern, trainee or fellow authorized to practice applied behavior analysis under supervision.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.130.]

 

      NRS 437.075  Duty of licensee or registrant to limit practice to areas of competence; regulations.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.600.]

 

BOARD OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

      NRS 437.100  Creation; membership; terms; meetings; officers; immunity.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.200.]

 

      NRS 437.105  Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.220.]

 

      NRS 437.110  Rules and regulations.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.240.]

 

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

      NRS 437.130  Enforcement: Authority and duties of Board; delegation of certain duties of Board to Division; duties of Division.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.250.]

 

      NRS 437.135  Division authorized to hold hearings, conduct investigations and take evidence with approval of Board.  Repealed. (See chapter 289, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 1658.)

 

      NRS 437.140  Board to prescribe fees by regulation; deposit and use of money.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.230 and 641D.380.]

 

      NRS 437.145  Records: Duties of Division; custody and inspection; confidentiality of certain records; exceptions.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.270.]

 

      NRS 437.150  Immunity from civil liability.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.200.]

 

LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

      NRS 437.200  Application and fee; investigation of applicant.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.300.]

 

      NRS 437.205  Qualifications of applicant; Board to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement; regulations.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.310.]

 

      NRS 437.207  Board prohibited from denying application based solely on immigration or citizenship status of applicant; applicant without social security number to provide alternative personally identifying number; confidentiality of number.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.320.]

 

      NRS 437.210  Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or registration; duties of Division.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.330.]

 

      NRS 437.215  Expedited license by endorsement as behavior analyst: Requirements; procedure for issuance.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.340.]

 

      NRS 437.220  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.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.350.]

 

      NRS 437.225  Renewal: Application; fee; investigation of criminal history; continuing education; regulations.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.360.]

 

      NRS 437.330  Renewal: Information concerning state business license required; conditions which require denial.  Repealed. (See chapter 289, Statutes of Nevada 2021, at page 1658.)

 

      NRS 437.335  Automatic suspension for failure to pay biennial fee for renewal; reinstatement; notice of suspension.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.370.]

 

DISCIPLINARY AND OTHER ACTIONS

      NRS 437.400  Grounds for disciplinary action.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.700.]

 

      NRS 437.405  Regulations concerning additional grounds for disciplinary action.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.710.]

 

      NRS 437.410  Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline and certain supporting documentation deemed public records.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.720.]

 

      NRS 437.415  Suspension of license or registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.730.]

 

      NRS 437.420  Service of process; publication of notice.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.740.]

 

      NRS 437.425  Subpoenas.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.750.]

 

      NRS 437.430  Filing and retention of complaints.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.760.]

 

      NRS 437.435  Review of complaint by Division; authority of Division to retain Attorney General to investigate complaint with approval of Board.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.770.]

 

      NRS 437.440  Investigation into practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential; issuance of order to cease and desist; issuance of citation; administrative fine; appeal of citation.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.780.]

 

      NRS 437.445  Investigation of complaint by Attorney General upon retention by Division; recommendation to Division; action by Board.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.790.]

 

      NRS 437.450  Examination regarding competence to practice applied behavior analysis.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.800.]

 

      NRS 437.455  Limitation on time for completion of examination if license or registration is suspended pending disciplinary proceedings.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.810.]

 

      NRS 437.460  Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.820.]

 

      NRS 437.465  Requirements for proof.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.830.]

 

      NRS 437.470  Judicial review; duration of Board’s order; priority of petition for judicial review.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.840.]

 

      NRS 437.475  Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction against practitioner of applied behavior analysis pending disciplinary proceedings.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.850.]

 

      NRS 437.480  Injunction against practicing applied behavior analysis without license.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.860.]

 

      NRS 437.485  Immunity of certain persons from civil liability.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.870.]

 

      NRS 437.490  Procedure for removing limitation, terminating probation or reinstating license.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.880.]

 

SCOPE OF REGULATION

      NRS 437.500  Representation as behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician or practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential prohibited.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.900.]

 

      NRS 437.505  Limitations on practice of assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.610.]

 

PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTY

      NRS 437.510  Prohibited acts; penalty.  [Replaced in revision by NRS 641D.910.]