(1) (a) The board shall adopt, amend, promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and standards governing genetic counselors as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter, and in so doing shall consider the corresponding recommendations of the advisory council.(b) The board shall publish and disseminate to all licensees, in an appropriate manner, the licensure standards prescribed by this chapter, any amendments thereto, and such rules and regulations as the board may adopt, within sixty (60) days of their adoption.
(a) The board shall adopt, amend, promulgate and enforce such rules, regulations and standards governing genetic counselors as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter, and in so doing shall consider the corresponding recommendations of the advisory council.
(b) The board shall publish and disseminate to all licensees, in an appropriate manner, the licensure standards prescribed by this chapter, any amendments thereto, and such rules and regulations as the board may adopt, within sixty (60) days of their adoption.
(2) The board shall adopt a code of ethics for genetic counselors based upon the NSGC “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Genetic Counselors.”
(3) The board shall issue and renew licenses to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter.
(4) (a) The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license, or issue orders to cease or desist from certain conduct, or issue warnings or reprimands where the licensee or applicant for license has been convicted of unlawful conduct or has demonstrated unprofessional conduct that has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the public. Such conduct includes:(i) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;(ii) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules and established by the board or violating the Code of Ethics of the NSGC;(iii) Being convicted of a crime in any court other than a misdemeanor;(iv) Violating any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or(v) Violating any provision of this chapter.(b) Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation, order to cease and desist from designated conduct, or warning or reprimand may be ordered by the board in a decision made after a hearing in the manner provided by the rules and regulations adopted by the board. One (1) year from the date of the revocation of a license, application may be made to the board for reinstatement. The board shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may, but shall not be required to, hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement.
(a) The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license, or issue orders to cease or desist from certain conduct, or issue warnings or reprimands where the licensee or applicant for license has been convicted of unlawful conduct or has demonstrated unprofessional conduct that has endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the public. Such conduct includes:(i) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;(ii) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules and established by the board or violating the Code of Ethics of the NSGC;(iii) Being convicted of a crime in any court other than a misdemeanor;(iv) Violating any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or(v) Violating any provision of this chapter.
(i) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts;
(ii) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by the rules and established by the board or violating the Code of Ethics of the NSGC;
(iii) Being convicted of a crime in any court other than a misdemeanor;
(iv) Violating any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or
(v) Violating any provision of this chapter.
(b) Such denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation, order to cease and desist from designated conduct, or warning or reprimand may be ordered by the board in a decision made after a hearing in the manner provided by the rules and regulations adopted by the board. One (1) year from the date of the revocation of a license, application may be made to the board for reinstatement. The board shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement and may, but shall not be required to, hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement.
(5) (a) The board shall have full authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice genetic counseling, with the advice of the advisory council.(b) The board shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this chapter, and in so doing shall have power to seek injunctive relief to prohibit any person from providing services as a licensed genetic counselor without being licensed as provided under this chapter.
(a) The board shall have full authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice genetic counseling, with the advice of the advisory council.
(b) The board shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this chapter, and in so doing shall have power to seek injunctive relief to prohibit any person from providing services as a licensed genetic counselor without being licensed as provided under this chapter.
(6) A license certificate issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand.