[Rev. 6/29/2024 4:06:04 PM--2023]

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 437.030           “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 437.140           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 437.335           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 437.030  “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 437.140  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 437.335  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.]