Section 5-92-3. – Definitions.
§ 5-92-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words, shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings: (1) “ABGC” means the American Board of Genetic Counseling, a national agency for certification and recertification of genetic counselors or its successor agency. (2) “ABMG” means the American Board of Medical Genetics, a national […]
Section 5-92-4. – Genetic counselor license required.
§ 5-92-4. Genetic counselor license required. Effective July 1, 2023, a license shall be required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. No person shall hold themselves out as a genetic counselor unless they are licensed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. No person who is not so licensed may use in […]
Section 5-92-5. – Powers and duties of department regarding licensing of genetic counselors.
§ 5-92-5. Powers and duties of department regarding licensing of genetic counselors. For the purposes of conducting its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To engage persons of established reputation and known ability in genetic counseling as consultants to the department; the Rhode Island or New England […]
Section 5-92-6. – Genetic counselors — License applications — Fee — Educational and professional requirements.
§ 5-92-6. Genetic counselors — License applications — Fee — Educational and professional requirements. An application for an original license or license renewal shall be made on forms approved by the department. The initial fee for application for licensure is one hundred seventy dollars ($170). Licenses shall be renewed every twenty-four (24) months after initial […]
Section 5-92-7. – Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor — Expiration — Extension — Supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor.
§ 5-92-7. Practice as provisional licensed genetic counselor — Expiration — Extension — Supervision by professional licensed genetic counselor. (a) A person who meets the qualifications for licensure except for the requirement in § 5-92-6(2) may practice as a provisional licensed genetic counselor upon filing an approved application with the department and payment of a […]
Section 5-92-8. – Exceptions.
§ 5-92-8. Exceptions. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, service, or activities of: (1) Any person licensed, certified, or registered in the state, by any other statute other than as a genetic counselor, from engaging in activities within the scope of practice of the profession or occupation for […]
Section 5-92-9. – Grounds for denial — Refusal to renew — Revocation — Suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license.
§ 5-92-9. Grounds for denial — Refusal to renew — Revocation — Suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license. The department may deny or refuse to renew a license or, after a hearing, revoke, suspend, or cancel the license or place on probation, reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to the […]
Section 5-91-19. – Dispute resolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
§ 5-91-19. Dispute resolution. [Expires July 1, 2025.] (a) The interstate commission shall attempt, upon the request of a member state, to resolve disputes which are subject to the compact and which may arise among member states or member boards. (b) The interstate commission shall promulgate rules providing for both mediation and binding dispute resolution […]
Section 5-92-10. – Privileged communications.
§ 5-92-10. Privileged communications. The provisions of § 9-17-24 shall apply to persons licensed pursuant to this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Section 5-91-20. – Member states — Effective date — Amendment. [Expires July 1, 2025.]
§ 5-91-20. Member states — Effective date — Amendment. [Expires July 1, 2025.] (a) Any state is eligible to become a member of the compact. (b) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than seven (7) states. Thereafter, it shall become effective and binding […]