The unauthorised use of the title of medical genetic counsellor or of a diploma, certificate or other title legally required for the practice of this profession is punishable in the same way as the offence of usurpation of title provided for in article 433-17 of the French Pen al Code.
Legal entities declared criminally liable, under the conditions provided for in article 121-2 of the French Penal Code, for the offence defined in this article are liable to the fine provided for in article 433-17 of the French Penal Code in accordance with the procedures provided for inarticle 131-38 of the same code, as well as the penalties provided for in 2° to 4° of article 433-25 of the same code.