R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-92-11
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§ 5-92-11. Certain acts prohibited.
Official statutory text
It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to engage in any of the following acts:
(1) To practice genetic counseling or to represent themselves to be a licensed genetic counselor as defined in this chapter without having at the time of so doing, a valid license issued under this chapter; or
(2) To use in connection with their name or place of business, the title genetic counselor, or any words indicating or implying that the person holds a genetic counselor license unless they are licensed in accordance with this chapter.
(1) To practice genetic counseling or to represent themselves to be a licensed genetic counselor as defined in this chapter without having at the time of so doing, a valid license issued under this chapter; or
(2) To use in connection with their name or place of business, the title genetic counselor, or any words indicating or implying that the person holds a genetic counselor license unless they are licensed in accordance with this chapter.
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