(a) No individual shall:

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 451K-15

  • Genetic counselor: means a person licensed under this chapter who engages in genetic counseling practice. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 451K-1
  • Licensed genetic counselor: means an individual who holds a license in good standing to practice genetic counseling under this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 451K-1
(1) Use in connection with the person’s name any designation tending to imply that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor unless the individual is duly licensed and authorized under this chapter; or
(2) Make a representation that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor during the time the person’s license issued under this chapter is forfeited, inactive, terminated, suspended, or revoked.
(b) Any individual who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 and each day’s violation shall be deemed a separate offense.