(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
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-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-10 - Requirements of License Applicants
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-19 - Judicial Appeal -- Board Order Not Stayed -- Appeal by Board
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