(a) After the board establishes the genetic counseling licensing program as provided in this chapter, an individual who does not hold a valid license issued by the board may not do any of the following:
(1) Engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state.
(2) Hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor.
(3) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any of the following terms:
a. Genetic counselor.
b. Licensed genetic counselor.
c. Gene counselor.
d. Genetic consultant.
e. Genetic associate.
f. Any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying the individual holds a genetic counseling license.
(b) Any individual who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Last modified: May 3, 2021