73-30-1 - Declaration of policy and legislative intent. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 73-30-1. Declaration of policy and legislative intent.
 

It is declared to be the policy of this state that the activities of those persons who render services to the public as licensed professional counselors and use the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" be regulated to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. 
 

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for the regulation of the practice of counseling as well as the use of the title "Licensed Professional Counselor" for those who offer services to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1985, ch. 354, § 1, eff from and after July 1, 1985.