Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 2,3, 6-535, and 580-647
Section 37:3716 - PenaltiesA. It shall be a misdemeanor for any individual:(1) Not licensed, state certified, or registered under this Chapter to represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst, a state-certified assistant behavior analyst, or a registered line technician.(2) Not licensed, state certified, or registered under this Chapter to engage in the practice of behavior analysis.(3) To represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst or a state certified assistant behavior analyst during the time that his license or state certificate as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst shall be suspended or revoked or lapsed.(4) To employ as a line technician, a line technician who is not registered pursuant to this Chapter.B. Such misdemeanor shall be punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for not more than six months or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or both. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offense.C. Such misdemeanor shall be prosecuted by the district attorney of the judicial district in which the offense was committed.Added by Acts 2013, No. 351,s. 2, eff. 8/1/2013.See R.S. 37:3718 regarding termination date of Chapter on July 1, 2028.