Title 73, Professions and Vocations

(1) (a) There is established the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Genetic Counseling under the jurisdiction of the board. The purpose of the council is to advise the board and department on matters relating to the administration and interpretation of the provisions of this chap…

(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 th…

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding six (6) months, or both.

(a) For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings as defined in this section:(a) “Board” means the State Board of Health.(b) “Department” means the State Department of Health.(c) “Advisory Council” means the Mississippi Council of Advisors in Genet…

(a) The practice of “genetic counseling” means the provision of services by an individual who qualifies for a license under this chapter. It includes:(a) Obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical, and developmental histories;(b) Determining the mode of inheritance an…

(1) The board shall establish a licensure process no later than January 1, 2026. After the time that the licensure process is established, a license issued under this chapter is required to engage in the practice of genetic counseling. Genetic counselors who are practicing in Mis…

(1) The board shall require the following as a minimum to qualify for genetic counseling licensure. Each applicant under this chapter shall:(a) Submit an application prescribed by the board;(b) Pay a fee determined by the board;(c) Provide satisfactory evidence of having certific…