(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 […]
This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of genetic counseling.
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services the Board provides to genetic counselors. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to genetic counselors. (b) (1) The Board shall pay […]
There is a Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee within the Board.
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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.
(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, […]
(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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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.
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.
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.
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the 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, if the applicant or licensee: (1) Fraudulently […]
(a) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal. (2) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act. (b) An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending […]
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, hospitals, related institutions, alternative health systems as defined in § 1–401 of this article, and employers shall file with the Board a report that the hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer limited, reduced, otherwise changed, or terminated any licensed genetic counselor for […]
