Under licensure laws, it is illegal for a person to practice a profession without first meeting state standards.
Currently, 15 states issue licenses for genetic counselors, and six additional states have
passed licensure laws.
Each state and province has its
own licensure laws and regulates practice within the jurisdiction boundaries.
According to authorities in those states, the individuals in question operated as unlicensed money transmitters, thus violating the states»
financial licensure laws.
The Board of Examiners is currentlylicensing Marriage and Family Therapy Associates (LMFTAs) in accordance with the
new licensure law and the forthcoming revised rules and regulations.
that license is from another state *
with licensure laws deemed by the board to be substantially equivalent to the laws in Delaware or
Many teachers are unable to transfer their teaching license to other states due to red tape and disparate requirements for entry into the teaching profession.20 In Minnesota, which has some of the most difficult - to -
navigate licensure laws, teachers who move from out - of - state famously spend thousands of dollars to complete additional requirements, classes, and tests in an attempt to receive a license — and often, to no avail.21
Unlike the teaching profession, which has
different licensure laws from state to state, you can take your CMA certification with you anywhere in the United States!
Currently all 50 states support and regulate the profession by licensing marriage and family therapists with the remaining states in the process of
obtaining licensure laws.
According to authorities in those states, the individuals in question operated as unlicensed money transmitters, thus violating the states»
financial licensure laws.
«As a reaction to that, the state created
a licensure law, which made it difficult for anyone who did not go to Illinois and get a teaching certificate to apply for a job in Illinois.
For more information about state
licensure laws, contact individual state Boards of Pharmacy, or visit
The Board also has the authority to discipline licensees for violations of
the licensure law, offering an additional protection for members of the public.
* Maryland's
licensure law has been determined to be substantially equivalent to Delaware's, allowing Maryland applicants to qualify via option 1.
For those questions regarding unlicensed practice in general, please review
our licensure law and administrative rules.