(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.
(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5G - Genetic Counselors (Subtitle Effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-5G-01 - Definitions
Section 14-5G-02 - Authorization to Practice Not Limited by Subtitle
Section 14-5G-03 - Adoption of Regulations
Section 14-5G-05 - Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee
Section 14-5G-06 - Members of Committee -- Qualifications -- Terms -- Chair -- Quorum
Section 14-5G-07 - Powers of Committee -- Board Interaction With Committee
Section 14-5G-08 - License Required -- Inapplicable to Certain Individuals
Section 14-5G-10 - Requirements of License Applicants
Section 14-5G-15 - Notification Requirement of Change of Name or Address -- Administrative Penalty
Section 14-5G-16 - Surrender or Lapse of License During Investigation or While Charges Pending
Section 14-5G-17 - Cease and Desist Order by Disciplinary Panel
Section 14-5G-19 - Judicial Appeal -- Board Order Not Stayed -- Appeal by Board
Section 14-5G-22 - Reinstatement of Revoked Licenses
Section 14-5G-23 - License Required to Practice
Section 14-5G-24 - Representations to Public
Section 14-5G-25 - Services Limited to Authorized Individuals
Section 14-5G-26 - Employment or Supervision Limited to Licensed Individuals -- Penalties
Section 14-5G-27 - Misdemeanors -- Civil Fines -- Deposit of Collected Penalties