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§ 14-5G-07. Powers and duties of Committee

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: January 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 14. Physicians (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5g. Genetic Counselors (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2022
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-07
§ 14-5G-07. Powers and duties of Committee
Recommendations relating to regulations, code of ethics, and licensing requirements
(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.
Report relating to licensee discipline
(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2021, c. 603, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022; Acts 2021, c. 604, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 14-5G-07, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 14-5G-07
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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