Michigan § 333.17095 - Use of titles, words, or initials; applicability of sections 17091 to 17096.
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§ 333.17095. Use of titles, words, or initials; applicability of sections 17091 to 17096.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), an individual who is not licensed as a genetic counselor under this part 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 an individual holds a license to engage in the practice of genetic counseling under this part.
(2) Sections 17091 to 17096 do not apply to the following individuals:
(a) An individual who is certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics as a doctor of philosophy medical geneticist, or holds an equivalent certification as determined by the board.
(b) An individual who is licensed by this state to engage in the practice of a health profession other than the practice of genetic counseling when acting within the scope of the individual's health profession and doing work of a nature consistent with the individual's education and training.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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