(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other professions or other occupations or volunteers from performing functions consistent with the accepted standards of their respective professions; provided, however, that they do not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description stating or implying that they are licensed lactation counselors. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of lactation counseling services by students, interns, or persons preparing for practice under the qualified supervision of a licensee. (c) Lactation counseling services provided through the federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program shall be considered exempt from the requirements of this chapter. (d) Lactation counseling services provided through the state’s family home visiting programs shall be considered exempt from the requirements of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2024, ch. 278, § 1, effective June 25, 2024; P.L. 2024, ch. 279, § 1, effective June 25, 2024.
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