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HRS §451K-4

Who can call themselves a licensed genetic counselor

This section says that a person cannot claim to be a licensed genetic counselor or use the letters L.G.C. after their name unless they actually have a license under this law. It stops people from pretending to have a license they do not have.

everyone

The statute, as written — Licensure required

No individual shall purport to be a licensed genetic counselor or use the letters "L.G.C." in connection with the individual's name, or use any words or symbols indicating or tending to indicate that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor without meeting the applicable requirements and holding a license as set forth in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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