Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5G - Genetic Counselors (Subtitle Effective January 1, 2022.)
Section 14-5G-07 - Powers of Committee -- Board Interaction With Committee

(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 and recommend to the Board criteria for individuals who are licensed to practice genetic counseling in another state or territory of the United States to become licensed in this State;
        (5)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice genetic counseling;
        (6)    On request, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of genetic counseling;
        (7)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of genetic counseling;
        (8)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and
        (9)    Submit an annual report to the Board.
    (b)    The Board shall:
        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and
        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Health Occupations

Title 14 - Physicians

Subtitle 5G - Genetic Counselors (Subtitle Effective January 1, 2022.)

Section 14-5G-01 - Definitions

Section 14-5G-02 - Authorization to Practice Not Limited by Subtitle

Section 14-5G-03 - Adoption of Regulations

Section 14-5G-04 - Reasonable Fees -- Collected Fees to Comptroller -- Fees Used to Cover Duties of Board

Section 14-5G-05 - Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee

Section 14-5G-06 - Members of Committee -- Qualifications -- Terms -- Chair -- Quorum

Section 14-5G-07 - Powers of Committee -- Board Interaction With Committee

Section 14-5G-08 - License Required -- Inapplicable to Certain Individuals

Section 14-5G-09 - Qualifications of License Applicant -- Criminal History Records Check -- Additional Requirements by Board

Section 14-5G-10 - Requirements of License Applicants

Section 14-5G-11 - License Issued to Qualified Applicants -- Considerations Concerning Criminal History Record

Section 14-5G-12 - Authorization of Genetic Counselor License -- Reference to Other Health Care Practitioners

Section 14-5G-13 - Term of License -- Renewals -- Periodic Renewals for Additional Terms -- Continuing Education or Competency Requirements -- Reinstatement of License -- Criminal History Records Check

Section 14-5G-14 - Supervised Genetic Counselor License -- Failure of Examination -- Condition of Licensure -- Restriction on Representation -- Term of License -- Subject to Discipline

Section 14-5G-15 - Notification Requirement of Change of Name or Address -- Administrative Penalty

Section 14-5G-16 - Surrender or Lapse of License During Investigation or While Charges Pending

Section 14-5G-17 - Cease and Desist Order by Disciplinary Panel

Section 14-5G-18 - Grounds Supporting Possible Actions by Disciplinary Panel -- Opportunity for Board Hearing -- Conviction of Licensee -- Fines-- Additional Terms and Conditions

Section 14-5G-19 - Judicial Appeal -- Board Order Not Stayed -- Appeal by Board

Section 14-5G-20 - Report by Employer of Actions Against Licensed Counselor -- Alcohol-Impaired or Drug-Impaired Licensee -- Treatment Programs -- Confidentiality -- Reports Submitted -- Penalties

Section 14-5G-21 - Filings Posted on Board Website -- Public Individual Licensee Profiles -- Disclaimers -- Correction of Inaccuracies / Timing of Board Posting

Section 14-5G-22 - Reinstatement of Revoked Licenses

Section 14-5G-23 - License Required to Practice

Section 14-5G-24 - Representations to Public

Section 14-5G-25 - Services Limited to Authorized Individuals

Section 14-5G-26 - Employment or Supervision Limited to Licensed Individuals -- Penalties

Section 14-5G-27 - Misdemeanors -- Civil Fines -- Deposit of Collected Penalties

Section 14-5G-28 - Citation of Subtitle

Section 14-5G-29 - Termination of Subtitle