Ind. Code ch. 25-17.3-5

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Ind. Code § 25-17.3-5-1 Use of certain titles prohibited

Sec. 1. An individual who does not have a valid license or temporary license as a genetic counselor under this article may not use the title "genetic counselor", "licensed genetic counselor", or any word, letter, abbreviation, or insignia that indicates or implies that the individual has been issued a license or has met the qualifications for licensure under this article. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.

Ind. Code § 25-17.3-5-2 Injunctions

Sec. 2. (a) If the board believes that a person has engaged in or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of section 1 of this chapter, the board may apply to a circuit or superior court for an order enjoining the act or practice. (b) If the board determines that a person has engaged in or is about to engage in an act or practice that constitutes or will constitute a violation of section 1 of this chapter, an injunction, a restraining order, or another appropriate order may be granted by the court. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35.

Ind. Code § 25-17.3-5-2.5 Ethical, moral, or religious belief of genetic counselor

Sec. 2.5. (a) Section 3 of this chapter does not apply to this section. (b) A genetic counselor may not be required to: (1) perform; (2) participate in; or (3) provide; a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor. An employer may not discriminate against or discipline a genetic counselor because of any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief of the genetic counselor in the performance of the genetic counselor's employment. (c) A civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment, or both, may be brought for any violation of this section. As added by P.L.118-2020, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 25-17.3-5-3 Penalty

Sec. 3. (a) This section does not apply to section 2.5 of this chapter. (b) A person who violates this chapter commits a Class A misdemeanor. In addition to any other penalty imposed for a violation of this chapter, the board may, in the name of the state of Indiana through the attorney general, petition a circuit or superior court to enjoin the person who is violating this chapter from practicing genetic counseling in violation of this chapter. As added by P.L.177-2009, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.118-2020, SEC.8.

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