Title 34 — Title 34
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Ala. Code § 34-13A-1 Short Title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Genetic Counselor Act. History: (Act 2019-224, §1.)
Ala. Code § 34-13A-10 Genetic Counseling Fund
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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 shal…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-11 Sunset Provision
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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…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-2 Definitions
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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. T…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-3 State Board of Genetic Counseling
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(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 in…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-4 License - Qualifications and Issuance; Temporary License
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(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 the board. (3) Has not en…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-5 License - Duration and Renewal; Restoration of License; Inactive
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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 individual who holds an expired licen…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-6 Prohibited Activities; Violations
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(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 hims…
Ala. Code § 34-13A-7 Powers and Duties of Board
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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 …
Ala. Code § 34-13A-8 Exemptions
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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. …
Ala. Code § 34-13A-9 Genetic Counselors Not Authorized to Practice Medicine
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Nothing in this chapter may be construed as authorizing a genetic counselor to practice medicine. History: (Act 2019-224, §9.)