A. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to engage in the practice of behavior analysis.

Attorney's Note

Under the Arizona Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class 2 misdemeanorup to 4 monthsup to $750
For details, see § 13-707

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Terms Used In Arizona Laws 32-2091.12

  • Behavior analysis: means the design, implementation and evaluation of systematic environmental modifications by a behavior analyst to produce socially significant improvements in human behavior based on the principles of behavior identified through the experimental analysis of behavior. See Arizona Laws 32-2091
  • Board: means the state board of psychologist examiners. See Arizona Laws 32-2061
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association or society, as well as a natural person. See Arizona Laws 1-215

B. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for any person to:

1. Secure a license to practice pursuant to this article by fraud or deceit.

2. Impersonate a member of the board in order to issue a license to practice pursuant to this article.

C. It is a class 2 misdemeanor for a person who is not licensed pursuant to this article to use any combination of words, initials and symbols that leads the public to believe the person is licensed to practice behavior analysis in this state.