Section 2-402.2 - Misrepresentation - Speech-language pathologists.
§ 2-402.2. Misrepresentation - Speech-language pathologists.
(a) In general.- Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise that the person:
(1) Is authorized to practice speech-language pathology in this State; or
(2) Evaluates, examines, instructs, or counsels individuals suffering from disorders or conditions that affect speech, language, communication, and swallowing.
(b) Certain representations prohibited - In general.- Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology under this title or unless otherwise provided for under this article, a person may not use any word or term connoting professional proficiency in speech-language pathology, including but not limited to:
(1) "Communication disorders";
(2) "Communicologist";
(3) "Dysphagist";
(4) "Language pathologist";
(5) "Logopedist";
(6) "Speech and language clinician";
(7) "Speech and language therapist";
(8) "Speech clinic";
(9) "Speech clinician";
(10) "Speech correction";
(11) "Speech correctionist";
(12) "Speech pathology";
(13) "Speech-language pathology";
(14) "Speech therapist";
(15) "Speech therapy"; or
(16) "Swallowing therapist".
(c) Certain representations prohibited - Exception for certain authorized individuals.- While performing the duties of that employment, an individual employed by any agency of the federal government may use any of the titles listed in subsection (b) of this section.
[1992, ch. 326, § 3; 2007, ch. 391.]