Alabama Statutes
§ 34-13A-6 — Prohibited Activities; Violations
(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.
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Legislative History
(Act 2019-224, §6.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
Short Title§ 34-1-11
Annual Permits to Practice; Inactive Status; Continuing Education. (Amended by Act 2026-16)§ 34-1-17
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Injunctions Against Unlawful Acts§ 34-1-19
Misdemeanors; Penalties§ 34-1-20
Evidence of Unlawful Practice