A person may not engage in the practice of genetic counseling without a license issued in accordance with this chapter. A person who practices as a genetic counselor without being licensed under this chapter, whose license has been suspended or revoked, or who uses in connection with his name the words or letters 'GC', 'LGC', or uses the title 'gene counselor', 'genetic associate', 'genetic counselor', 'genetic consultant', or 'licensed genetic counselor', or any other letters, words, or insignia indicating or implying that he is a genetic counselor or who in any other way, orally, in writing, in print, by sign directly or by implication, represents himself as a genetic counselor without being licensed by the board is subject to the penalties provided in this chapter. HISTORY: 2024 Act No. 187 (S.241), Section 1, eff May 21, 2024.
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