Subdivision 1. Unlicensed practice prohibited.
No individual shall engage in marriage and family therapy practice unless that individual holds a valid license issued under sections 148B.29 to 148B.392 .
Subd. 2. Appearance as licensee prohibited.
No individual shall be held out to be a marriage and family therapist unless that individual holds a valid license issued under sections 148B.29 to 148B.392 , is a psychologist licensed by the Board of Psychology with a competency in marriage and family therapy, or is a person providing marriage and family therapy who is employed by a hospital licensed under chapter 144 and who is acting within the scope of the person's employment.
Subd. 3. Penalty.
A person who violates a provision of sections 148B.29 to 148B.392 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.