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Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-8.5-3-6

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Sec. 6. (a) An individual may not:

(1) profess to be a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst;

(2) use the initials “LBA” or “LABA” or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is a licensed behavior analyst or licensed assistant behavior analyst;  or

(3) practice applied behavior analysis;

unless the individual holds a license issued under this chapter.

(b) This chapter does not limit the use of applied behavior analysis techniques by an individual who:

(1) does not use a title specified in subsection (a);  and

(2) is one (1) of the following:

(A) A licensed or certified health care professional acting within the scope of the individual's license or certificate and within the individual's training.

(B) A student, an intern, or a trainee pursuing a course of study to gain licensure under this article in an accredited eligible postsecondary educational institution or training institution.

(C) An individual who is not a resident of Indiana, if the individual:

(i) performs the services in Indiana for not more than five (5) days in any one (1) month and not more than fifteen (15) days within any one (1) calendar year;  and

(ii) is authorized to perform the services under the laws of the state or country in which the individual resides.

(D) Either:

(i) an applied behavior analysis direct contact technician;  or

(ii) a family member implementing a plan within the family home;

who acts under the extended authority and direction of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst licensed under this chapter.

(E) A professional who provides general applied behavior analysis services to an organization as long as the services are provided for the benefit of the organization and do not involve direct services to an individual.

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