Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.104 – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; regulation of genetic counseling
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.104
- Advisory committee: means the Louisiana Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.101
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.101
- Genetic counseling: means any of the following actions by a genetic counselor that occur through and as a result of communication between the genetic counselor and a patient:
(a) Obtaining and evaluating individual, family, and medical histories to determine genetic risk for genetic or medical conditions and diseases in a patient, his offspring, and other family members. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.101
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
A. The board shall be responsible for enforcement of the provisions of this Part.
B. The board shall adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act that are consistent with the provisions of this Part, provide for enforcement of this Part, and regulate the conduct of the practice of genetic counseling. Such rules shall provide, without limitation, for all of the following:
(1) Issuing a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this Part.
(2) Issuing a provisional temporary license to an applicant who is granted active candidate status by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. The provisional temporary license shall expire at the time of the expiration of board-eligible status as defined by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
(3) Conducting hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue, renew, or revoke licenses or suspend, place on probation, censure, or reprimand persons licensed pursuant to this Part; and to refuse to issue, renew, or revoke licenses or suspend, place on probation, censure, or reprimand persons licensed pursuant to this Part.
(4) Maintaining rosters of the names and addresses of all licensees and all persons whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or denied. These rosters shall be available upon written request and payment of the required fee.
(5) Reviewing and approving recommendations of the advisory committee which the board deems appropriate.
C. The board, in accordance with the authority provided in La. Rev. Stat. 37:1281, shall establish and collect fees for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Part in a manner established by its rules.
Acts 2018, No. 593, §1.