Professions and Occupationss

A. An application for a license as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst shall be submitted to the Board at its principal office at 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, on an application form provided by the Board. B. Every application shall be typed or …

A. Education 1) Education qualifications deemed equivalent to those specified in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be at least a master's degree, e.g., M.S., M.A., or M.Ed. 2) Institutions recognized by the Board within the meaning of Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be those inst…

A. Education 1) Education qualifications deemed equivalent to those specified in Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be at least a Bachelor's degree, e.g., B.A. or B.S. 2) Institutions recognized by the Board within the meaning Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-13 shall be those institutions …

An applicant for licensure by reciprocity shall submit to the Board, verified by oath, written evidence in form and content satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has met all requirements set forth in Rule 3.1 and 3.2 or 3.3 of these regulations. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 330…

A. A temporary license to practice a may be granted to:1) An applicant for licensure meeting the requirements of Rule 3.1 and 3.2 or 3.3 who has taken the approved National Examination and is awaiting release of the applicant's score; and 2) An applicant for licensure as a behavi…

A. A temporary license shall be issued for a six (6) month period beginning on the date of issuance. All regular license requirements must be completed and submitted to the Board during the temporary licensure period. Supervision by a Licensed Behavior Analyst must be maintained …

An application shall be deemed abandoned by the Board if, after six (6) months from the date of filing, the requirements for licensing have not been completed and submitted to the Board. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-3.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-9. Amended 4/15/2024

A person licensed to practice Applied Behavior Analysis in Mississippi shall be issued a "Certificate of Licensure." The licensee shall prominently display the "Certificate of Licensure" or copy thereof at their place(s) of employment. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-4.1 Miss. Code …

A. The Board shall issue regular licenses, which shall be renewed prior to the expiration date of the license. B. The licensure period shall not exceed three (3) years and will terminate at midnight on the date of expiration unless renewed. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-5.1 Miss. …

The Board shall make renewal applications available electronically and provide copies to licensed individuals by mail if requested by the licensee. A. The licensee shall:1) Complete the renewal form; 2) Submit proof of continuing education credit as detailed in Chapter 6 of these…

A licensee who does not comply with renewal requirements prior to licensure expiration will be deemed to have allowed his license to lapse. Said license may be reinstated by the Board, in its discretion, by the payment of the "renewal," "late renewal penalty", and the required ve…

Each individual licensed as a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst is responsible for optimum service to the consumer and is accountable to the consumer, the employer, and the profession for evidence of maintaining high levels of skill and knowledge. A. Continuing educa…

A. Each licensee must report a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education each year, including one (1) hour of ethical or legal continuing education. Continuing education hours earned in excess of twelve (12) hours will carryover and apply to subsequent year(s) record. …

The content must apply to the field of applied behavior analysis and must be designed to meet one of the following goals: A. Update knowledge and skills required for competent performance beyond entry level as described in current legislation and regulations. B. Allow the license…

A. Only courses/providers of CE courses approved by the BACB or a verified course sequence accrediting body specific to Behavior Analysis (e.g., ABAI, APBA) will be accepted as continuing education for licensure renewal purposes. A course not approved by the BACB or verified cour…

Continuing education credit must be awarded by the approved program provider on a form furnished by the program provider. Proof of program approval by an organization in accordance with Rule 6.4(a) must be submitted with the certificate if a recognized approval source is not evid…

Licensees subject to these regulations shall conduct their activities, services, and practice in accordance with this section. Licensees may be subject to the exercise of the disciplinary sanctions enumerated in 8.6 of these regulations if the Board finds that a licensee is guilt…

All licensees must comply with the requirements of the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts published by the BACB. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-7.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024

A. The Board may summarily suspend a license without a hearing, simultaneously with the filing of a formal complaint and notice of hearing, if the Board determines that: 1) the health, safety, or welfare of the public is in immediate danger; or 2) the licensee's physical capacity…

All complaints concerning a licensee, the licensee's business, or professional practice, shall be reviewed by the Board. Each complaint received shall be logged, recording at a minimum the following information: A. licensee's name; B. behavior technician and supervisor's names, i…

A. Complaints should be submitted to the Board Administrator at the Board office. 1. If needed, the Board Administrator shall send the appropriate complaint forms to the complainant, but can otherwise be found on the agency website. 2. The complaint should be on the complaint for…

A. Following the investigative process, the Board may file formal charges against the licensee. Such formal complaint shall, at a minimum, inform the licensee of the facts which are the basis of the charge and which are specific enough to enable the licensee to defend against the…

The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that a licensee or applicant for license is guilty of any violations of the practice act or any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the Board: A. Revoke the license. B…

Upon the suspension or revocation of a license, the Board, in evaluating the rehabilitation of such person and his eligibility for licensure, will consider the following: A. The nature and severity of the act(s) which resulted in the suspension or revocation of his license. B. Th…

Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board shall have a right of appeal in the manner provided for in the Act and the Laws of the State of Mississippi. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-7.9 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-19 Amended 4/15/2024

Nothing in these rules shall be construed or interpreted in such a manner as to limit a qualified assistant or paraprofessional in performing duties related to applied behavior analysis as assigned by a professional exempt by statute from the rules and regulations herein; except …

[LEFT BLANK ON PURPOSE] Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-8.2 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-1 Amended 4/15/2024

The purpose of these regulations is to provide guidelines specific to supervision and registration of behavior technicians by licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts; to provide for the denial, suspension and revocation of such registration; to provide …

A. To deny, suspend or revoke licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts or otherwise discipline licensed behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts who employ or supervise behavior technicians, and who engage in unethical or questionable practices, or …

A. Application for Registration: An application for registration for a behavior technician shall be submitted by the supervising licensee to the Board at its principal office, 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39203, on an application form provided by the Board. Every …

Notice of Termination: Within seven (7) days after the termination of the supervision of a behavior technician, the supervising licensee shall notify the Board, in writing, of such termination and the date of termination and return the certificate of registration to the Board. Fa…

Within the provision of applied behavior analysis service there are two recognized levels of personnel: the professional behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst who is licensed to practice applied behavior analysis; and the behavior technician who is registered, but is usu…

Behavior technicians will comply with all restrictions on practice and requirements established by the BACB. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 3301-9.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 73-75-23 Amended 4/15/2024

A. Standards of Conduct: Behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts may, at the discretion of the Board, have their licensure suspended, revoked, or denied, or have their supervision authority limited, if the Board determines that a behavior technician under supervision of …

A. Auction - means a sale transaction conducted by means of oral or written exchanges between an auctioneer and the members of his audience, which exchanges consist of a series of invitations for offers for the purchase of goods made by the auctioneer and offers to purchase made …

Examinations are confidential tests. They are designed and administered under conditions established to protect the security of the tests. Neither current forms nor any previous forms of the tests are available for purchase or inspection. No applicant who has taken the examinatio…

Any out-of-state auction company/firm contracting, advertising, and managing auctions in Mississippi will be required to have a firm license, but not limited thereto. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 401-1.11 Miss Code Ann. § 73-4-13(1995) Amended 12/25/2021

Out-of-state auctioneers who work under contract with licensed Mississippi auctioneers or auction firms and who do not individually contract, advertise or manage auctions in Mississippi, must be a licensed Mississippi Auctioneer but will not be required to have a firm license. No…

Pursuant to this section, "Military" means the Armed Forces or Reserves of the United States, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and the reserve components thereof, the National Guard of any state, the military reserves of any state, or the naval mili…

A. The following words and phrases shall have the meanings as defined in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:1. "Crime" shall mean any type of felony or misdemeanor conviction. 2. "Licensing" shall mean any required training, education, or fee to work in a…

The Commission shall issue a license by reciprocity to a person who establishes residence in this state pursuant to the provisions in Section 73-50-2, as applicable. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 401-1.15 Miss Code Ann. § 73-4-23(2021); § 73-50-2(2021) Adopted 12/25/2021

Buyer's Premium and any other fees must be disclosed in the agreements between all parties. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 401-1.16 Miss Code Ann. §§ 73-4-13 (b); 73-4-39 (Revised 2009) Adopted 2/24/2025

A. Rules and regulations applying to advertising and proper disclosure include advertisements on television, radio, newspaper, and other media. B. It shall be a violation of these Rules for an auctioneer or gallery/auction firm to permit its name or license number to appear on an…

A pocket card will be issued by the Executive Director giving the auctioneer, gallery/auction firm's name, license number and date of expiration. The pocket card must be carried by the licensee, and in the case of gallery/auction firms the designated person(s), at all times when …

Any false information, statements, or testimony given to the Mississippi Auctioneer Commission or its agent by a licensee or applicant will be grounds for denial of an application or disciplinary actions against the licensee. Notes 30 Miss. Code. R. 401-1.4 Miss Code Ann. § 73-4-…

Documents, books, or records concerning an auction or auctions must be made available for inspection by the Commission or its authorized personnel or representative upon request. Failure by licensee, to produce requested documents, books, records, or copies thereof, within 20 day…

A. Auctioneers must deposit all proceeds from the auction sales into the licensee's escrow account and make all disbursements from such escrow account. B. All account records of monies received and paid out shall be available for inspection by the Commission or its designated age…