Section 14-5G-12 – Authorization of Genetic Counselor License — Reference to Other Health Care Practitioners
(a) A genetic counselor license authorizes a licensee to practice genetic counseling in the State while the license is effective. (b) If, while practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor determines that a patient requires a diagnosis or treatment, the genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a licensed physician or another appropriate health care practitioner.
Section 14-5G-13 – Term of License — Renewals — Periodic Renewals for Additional Terms — Continuing Education or Competency Requirements — Reinstatement of License — Criminal History Records Check
(a) (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years. (2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensed genetic counselor […]
Section 14-5G-14 – Supervised Genetic Counselor License — Failure of Examination — Condition of Licensure — Restriction on Representation — Term of License — Subject to Discipline
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Qualified supervisor” means: (i) An individual who: 1. Is licensed to practice as a genetic counselor under this subtitle; and 2. Has practiced for a minimum of 3 years after passing the national certifying examination; or (ii) A physician who has been licensed in the State for a minimum […]
Section 14-5F-31 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Naturopathic Medicine Act.
Section 14-5G-15 – Notification Requirement of Change of Name or Address — Administrative Penalty
(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change of name or address within 60 days after the change. (b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
Section 14-5F-32 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Section 14-5G-16 – Surrender or Lapse of License During Investigation or While Charges Pending
Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensee may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
Section 14-5G-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. (c) “Certified genetic counselor” means an individual certified as a genetic counselor by a national certifying board. (d) “Committee” means the Genetic Counselors Advisory Committee. (e) “Genetic assessment” means the integration of genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with […]
Section 14-5G-17 – Cease and Desist Order by Disciplinary Panel
A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for: (1) Practicing genetic counseling without a license or with an unauthorized person; or (2) Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of genetic counseling.
Section 14-5F-18 – Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Reprimands, Probation
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the disciplinary panel, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license of any licensee if the applicant […]