Section 34-13A-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-13A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Genetic Counselor Act. (Act 2019-224, §1.)
Section 34-13A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Genetic Counselor Act. (Act 2019-224, §1.)
Section 34-13A-10 Genetic Counseling Fund. There is established in the State Treasury a separate special revenue trust fund known as the Genetic Counseling Fund. All receipts collected by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the fund and shall be used only to implement this chapter. The receipts shall be disbursed only […]
Section 34-13A-11 Sunset provision. The Alabama Board of Genetic Counseling shall be subject to the Alabama Sunset Law, Chapter 20 of Title 41, as an enumerated agency as provided in Section 41-20-3, and shall have a termination date of October 1, 2021, and every four years thereafter, unless continued pursuant to the Alabama Sunset Law. […]
Section 34-13A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ABGC. The American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor or equivalent. (2) ABMGG. The American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or its successor or equivalent. (3) ACGC. The Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling, or its […]
Section 34-13A-3 State Board of Genetic Counseling. (a) The State Board of Genetic Counseling is created to implement and administer this chapter. (b) The membership of the board shall consist of all of the following: (1) One individual appointed by the Department of Genetics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. (2) Four individuals who […]
Section 34-13A-4 License – Qualifications and issuance; temporary license. (a) The board may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to any individual who satisfies all of the following qualifications: (1) Is at least 21 years of age. (2) Has applied in writing to the board in a form and substance that is satisfactory to […]
Section 34-13A-5 License – Duration and renewal; restoration of license; inactive status. (a) A license issued by the board pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for no more than two years, unless otherwise specified by this chapter or board rule, and shall be renewable on a renewal date established by board rule. (b) An […]
Section 34-13A-6 Prohibited activities; violations. (a) After the board establishes the genetic counseling licensing program as provided in this chapter, an individual who does not hold a valid license issued by the board may not do any of the following: (1) Engage in the practice of genetic counseling in this state. (2) Hold himself or […]
Section 34-13A-7 Powers and duties of board. The board may do all of the following: (1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure and renewal of licensure. (2) Consistent with the laws of this state, adopt and revise rules as necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this chapter. […]
Section 34-13A-8 Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) Any individual licensed by the state to practice in a profession other than that of a genetic counselor, when acting within the scope of his or her profession and doing work of a nature consistent with his or her training. The […]
Section 34-13A-9 Genetic counselors not authorized to practice medicine. Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing a genetic counselor to practice medicine. (Act 2019-224, §9.)