(1) Aversive procedures may be used in the habilitation of a person with developmental disabilities in accordance with the provisions of these rules.

(2) Aversive procedures may be designed and implemented only for the benefit of the person and may never be used merely as punishment or for the convenience of the staff or as a substitute for a nonaversive program.

(3) Aversive procedures may only be used for reducing or eliminating maladaptive target behaviors.

(4) Corporal punishment and verbal or physical abuse are prohibited.