Section 5-92-11. – Certain acts prohibited.
§ 5-92-11. Certain acts prohibited. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to engage in any of the following acts: (1) To practice genetic counseling or to represent themselves to be a licensed genetic counselor as defined in this chapter without having at the time of so doing, a valid license issued […]
Section 5-92-1. – Short title.
§ 5-92-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Genetic Counselors Licensing Act”. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Section 5-92-2. – Statement of policy.
§ 5-92-2. Statement of policy. The state of Rhode Island has an interest in regulating the practice of genetic counseling and in licensing genetic counselors in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 301, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 302, § 1, effective June […]
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 […]