Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 75 - GEORGIA BEHAVIOR ANALYST LICENSING BOARD
Here's an enhanced summary of Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia – Department 75 : Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, current through rules filed by June 11, 2025 (rules.sos.georgia.gov):
📋 Administrative Overview
Adoption Timeline:
Chapters 75‑1 through 75‑3 adopted Aug 7, 2024; effective Aug 27, 2024.
Chapters 75‑4 and 75‑5 adopted Nov 22, 2024; effective Dec 12, 2024 (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Chapter 75‑1: Organization of the Board
Rule 75‑1‑.01: Board structure (5 Governor‑appointed members: 3 BCBA/BCBA‑D, 1 BCaBA, 1 public member); staggered 3‑year terms; max two full terms (law.cornell.edu).
Rule 75‑1‑.03: At least two meetings yearly; quorum of three; in‑person or virtual acceptable (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Rule 75‑1‑.04: Public requests directed to board office in Macon, GA (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Chapter 75‑2: Fees
Rule 75‑2‑.01: Governs fee schedule for applications, renewals, background checks, refunds (must be requested in writing) (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Chapter 75‑3: Procedural Rules
Rule 75‑3‑.01: Adopts by reference Chapter 295 (Joint Secretary, Professional Licensing Boards), including all future amendments (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Chapter 75‑4: Ethics Code
Rule 75‑4‑.01: Adopts Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2020) Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts as the ethical standard (rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Chapter 75‑5: Licensure Requirements
Rule 75‑5‑.01 – Licensure by Certification
Detailed requirements for:
Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA):
Graduate degree in ABA, BACB certification and maintenance
Clean criminal background via GCIC & FBI
Proof of U.S. citizenship/legal status
Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LaBA):
Bachelor’s in ABA, BCaBA certification, active status
Supervision by licensed ABA
Same background check and document requirements (law.cornell.edu, rules.sos.ga.gov, rules.sos.georgia.gov).
Rule 75‑5‑.02 – Reciprocity
Allows licensure if licensed and in good standing in a state with comparable requirements that offers reciprocity (rules.sos.ga.gov).
Rule 75‑5‑.03 – Temporary Licensure
For out‑of‑state BCBAs or BCaBAs temporarily practicing in GA for up to 30 days per calendar year, subject to background check (ij.org).
🔍 Additional Notes
Unlicensed practice prohibited: $1,000 fine per violation (ij.org).
Board authority: Includes rulemaking, licensure, renewal, discipline, investigations, hearings, background checks, adopting a seal, etc. (ij.org).
📘 Where to Find the Rules
These regulations are published by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Professional Licensing Boards and are available in the Georgia Administrative Code (GAC) online (rules.sos.ga.gov).
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