Louisiana § RS 37:1360.109 - Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty
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§ RS 37:1360.109. Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty
A. An individual who does not have a valid license or temporary license as a genetic counselor issued in accordance with this Part may not use the title "genetic counselor", "licensed genetic counselor", or any word, letter, abbreviation, or insignia that indicates or implies that he has been issued a license or has met the qualifications for licensure established by this Part.
B.(1) If the board believes that a person has engaged in or is going to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this Section, the board may apply to a district court of appropriate jurisdiction for an order enjoining the act or practice.
(2) If the board determines that a person has engaged in or is going to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of this Section, a district court of appropriate jurisdiction may grant an injunction, a restraining order, or another appropriate order relative to the prohibited act or practice.
C. Any person who violates this Section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars for the first offense and two thousand dollars for each subsequent offense. In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this Section, the board may petition a district court of appropriate jurisdiction to enjoin the person who violates this Section from practicing genetic counseling.
Acts 2018, No. 593, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:1360.109 ("Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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