1. A. Any person who represents himself or herself by the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" or "LPC" without having first complied with the provisions of the Licensed Professional Counselors Act, Section 1901 et seq. of this title, or who otherwise offers to perform counseling services, or who uses the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor, or who practices counseling, upon conviction, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by imposition of a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense and in addition may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed six (6) months in the county jail or by both such fine and imprisonment.
2. B. It shall be unlawful for any person not licensed under or specifically exempt from this act to advertise or otherwise offer to perform counseling services or to use the title of Licensed Professional Counselor or any other name, style or description denoting that the person is licensed as a licensed professional counselor, or to practice counseling. Such action shall be subject to injunctive action by the State Commissioner of Health.

Laws 1985, HB 1163, c. 145, § 11, eff. September 1, 1985; Amended by Laws 1995, HB 1551, c. 167, § 8, eff. November 1, 1995.