Regulation of Behavior Analysts

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The behavior analyst licensing program is administered by the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing behavior analysts in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws. This program was enacted by the Alaska State Legislature (HB 361) in 2014 and went into effect on September 16, 2014.

FAQ about Behavior Analyst Regulations

Effective September 16, 2014, a behavior analyst license is required for practitioners who:

• have never practiced behavior analysis, as defined in AS 08.15.090, or
• have practiced behavior analysis in the state but do not meet the following requirements:
  • practicing behavior analysis in this state for at least three of the five years immediately preceding the effective date of this Act,
  • is certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., and
  • is practicing behavior analysis within the scope of that certification.

Important Note:

Effective September 16, 2016, licensure is required for all practicing behavior analysts.
Behavior Analysts may also need to obtain an Alaska Business License, which can be done after receiving a professional behavior analyst license.

Initial License Applications:

• Application for Behavior Analyst License
  #08-4645, Revised 04/24/17
• Application for Assistant Behavior Analyst License
  #08-4646, Revised 04/24/17

Renewal License Application:

• Renewal Application for Behavior Analysts and Assistants
  #08-4690, Revised 08/18/16

Fingerprint Information:

• Request a Fingerprint Card
• Fingerprint Card Information and Requirements
• Department of Public Safety – Approved Finger Printers

Miscellaneous Forms:

• Request for License Verification
• Name and/or Address Change, or Duplicate License
• Request for Exception from SSN Requirements
• Credit Card Payment Form

Statutes and Regulations:

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.15 specifically applies to behavior analysts. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, you must contact the Regulations Specialist, Jun Maiquis at (907) 465-2537, or by email at jun.maiquis@alaska.gov, and request that your name be added to the Behavior Analysts interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

• Behavior Analysts Statutes and Regulations
  AS 08.15 and 12 AAC 77
• Centralized Licensing Statutes
  AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.
• Centralized Licensing Regulations
  12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organization:

The national organization may provide information on the regulation of the practice of behavior analysts in other states. Behavior Analyst Certification Board
8051 Shaffer Parkway
Littleton, CO 80127
Website: bacb.com

State Organization:

Alaska Association for Behavior Analysis
P. O. Box 140941
Anchorage, AK 99514-0941
Email: AKBehavior@gmail.com

Contact Information:

Patricia Lonergan, Licensing Examiner
Phone: (907) 465-1037
Fax: (907) 465-2974
Email: patricia.lonergan@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806