# Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.02: License required

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.02
- **Heading:** License required
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4778 / § 4778.02

## Text

October 9, 2021 House Bill 263 - 133rd General Assembly (A)(1) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person shall practice as a genetic counselor unless the person holds a current, valid license to practice as a genetic counselor issued under this chapter. (2) No person shall use the title "genetic counselor," or otherwise hold the person out as a genetic counselor, unless the person holds a current, valid license to practice as a genetic counselor issued under this chapter. (B) Division (A)(1) of this section does not apply to either of the following: (1) A student performing an activity as part of a genetic counseling graduate program described in division (B)(2) of section 4778.03 of the Revised Code; (2) A person who is authorized pursuant to another provision of the Revised Code to perform any of the activities that a genetic counselor is authorized to perform. Last updated October 9, 2021 at 5:11 AM

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.01 § 4778.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.01.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.02 § 4778.02. License required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.02.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.03 § 4778.03. Application for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.03.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.04 § 4778.04. Criminal records check](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.04.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.05 § 4778.05. Issuance, expiration, and renewal of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.05.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.06 § 4778.06. Application for renewal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.06.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.07 § 4778.07. Suspension](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.07.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.08 § 4778.08. Supervised practice license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.08.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.09 § 4778.09. Special activity license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.09.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.10 § 4778.10. Duplicate license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.10.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.11 § 4778.11. Authorized activities for licensees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.11.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.12 § 4778.12. Adoption of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.12.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.14 § 4778.14. Revocation or denial of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.14.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4778.15 § 4778.15. Notice of default under child support orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4778_S4778.15.md)

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