Section 14-5G-06 – Members of Committee — Qualifications — Terms — Chair — Quorum
(a) The Committee consists of members appointed by the Board as follows: (1) Three shall be individuals who practice genetic counseling and who: (i) On or before December 31, 2023, are certified genetic counselors; and (ii) On or after January 1, 2024, are licensed genetic counselors; (2) Three shall be practicing licensed physicians; and (3) One shall be a consumer member. […]
Section 14-5G-07 – Powers of Committee — Board Interaction With Committee
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall: (1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out this subtitle; (2) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of genetic counseling; (3) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal; (4) Develop […]
Section 14-5G-08 – License Required — Inapplicable to Certain Individuals
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after January 1, 2024, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice genetic counseling in the State. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) An individual who is employed by the United States government to practice genetic counseling while practicing within the […]
Section 14-5G-09 – Qualifications of License Applicant — Criminal History Records Check — Additional Requirements by Board
(a) To qualify for a license to practice genetic counseling, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant must be of good moral character. (c) The applicant must be at least 18 years old. (d) The applicant must be a graduate of an appropriate education program approved by the Board. (e) Except […]
Section 14-5G-10 – Requirements of License Applicants
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title; (2) Submit an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires; and (3) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board.
Section 14-5G-11 – License Issued to Qualified Applicants — Considerations Concerning Criminal History Record
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle. (b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, […]
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-15.1 – Change of Name or Address
(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in 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.