Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-563
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Genetic counselors - License required
Official statutory text
A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, any
person engaging in the practice of genetic counseling shall obtain a
license to do so as hereinafter provided. A license to practice
genetic counseling shall be issued to any person who qualifies
pursuant to the provisions of this act.
B. Any person who does not have a valid license or temporary
license as a genetic counselor shall not use in connection with his
or her name or place of business the title “genetic counselor”,
“licensed genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic
consultant”, “genetic associate”, or any words, letters,
abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that a person has
met the qualifications for or has the license issued pursuant to the
provisions of this act.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person
engaging in the practice of genetic counseling prior to the
effective date of this act.
person engaging in the practice of genetic counseling shall obtain a
license to do so as hereinafter provided. A license to practice
genetic counseling shall be issued to any person who qualifies
pursuant to the provisions of this act.
B. Any person who does not have a valid license or temporary
license as a genetic counselor shall not use in connection with his
or her name or place of business the title “genetic counselor”,
“licensed genetic counselor”, “gene counselor”, “genetic
consultant”, “genetic associate”, or any words, letters,
abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that a person has
met the qualifications for or has the license issued pursuant to the
provisions of this act.
C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a person
engaging in the practice of genetic counseling prior to the
effective date of this act.
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