West Virginia § 16-68-16 - 16-68-16. Title protection.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 16-68-16 — 16-68-16. Title protection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-68-16. 16-68-16. Title protection.
No person shall assume, represent himself or herself as, or use the title or designation "alcoholism counselor", "alcohol counselor", "alcohol and drug counselor", "alcoholism and drug counselor", "licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor", "licensed alcohol and drug counselor", "licensed associate alcohol and drug counselor", "certified alcohol and drug counselor", "chemical dependency counselor", "chemical dependency supervisor", "substance abuse/substance use disorder counselor", "chemical dependency counselor", or any of the abbreviations for such titles, unless licensed or certified under §16-68-7 through §16-68-14, inclusive, of this code, and the title or designation corresponds to the license or certification held: Provided, That this section does not apply to a person who is licensed in this state to practice one of the professions set forth in §16-68-18 of this code.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 16-68-16
What does West Virginia Code § 16-68-16 cover?
Section 16-68-16 ("16-68-16. Title protection.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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