(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.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.
Chapter 13A - Alabama Genetic Counselor Act.
Section 34-13A-1 - Short Title.
Section 34-13A-2 - Definitions.
Section 34-13A-3 - State Board of Genetic Counseling.
Section 34-13A-4 - License - Qualifications and Issuance; Temporary License.
Section 34-13A-5 - License - Duration and Renewal; Restoration of License; Inactive Status.
Section 34-13A-6 - Prohibited Activities; Violations.
Section 34-13A-7 - Powers and Duties of Board.
Section 34-13A-8 - Exemptions.
Section 34-13A-9 - Genetic Counselors Not Authorized to Practice Medicine.