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§ 14-5G-24. Representations to public; practice of genetic counseling

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: January 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Physicians (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5g. Genetic Counselors (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2022
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-24
§ 14-5G-24. Representations to public; practice of genetic counseling
In general
(a) Unless authorized to practice genetic counseling under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling in this State.
Use of titles
(b) Unless authorized to practice genetic counseling under this subtitle, a person may not use the titles “genetic counselor”, “licensed genetic counselor”, “certified genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic consultant”, “genetic associate”, or any words, letters, or symbols with the intent to imply that the person practices genetic counseling or is a certified genetic counselor or licensed genetic counselor.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 603, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 604, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-24, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-5G-24
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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