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32-2706. Licensure application; reciprocity; renewal
A. On completion of rulemaking and not later than October 1, 2026, a person who wishes to practice genetic counseling in this state shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter. A person who was practicing genetic counseling on September 12, 2026 shall apply to the board for licensure pursuant to this chapter on or before January 1, 2028.
B. An applicant for licensure shall submit to the board an application prescribed by the board, the fee established by the board pursuant to section 32-2711 and satisfactory evidence of having current certification.
C. The board shall grant a genetic counselor license to a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by this chapter and the rules adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter.
D. An applicant who provides adequate documentation to the board of the applicant's licensure or registration as a genetic counselor under the laws of another state, territory or jurisdiction of the United States that the board determines imposes substantially the same licensing requirements as this state may be licensed pursuant to this chapter.
E. An individual who does not qualify for licensure under this chapter but who has been practicing genetic counseling in this state before September 12, 2026 and who has worked in this state as a genetic counselor for at least eight years before September 12, 2026 may apply to the board for licensure if the individual submits all of the following to the board:
1. Documentation of a master's or higher degree in medical genetics, genetic counseling or a related field of genetic study from an accreditation council for a genetic counseling accredited program.
2. Three letters of recommendation from a physician or genetic counselor, including at least one letter from a genetic counselor who is eligible for licensure under this section and one letter from a clinical or medical geneticist who is certified by the American board of medical genetics and genomics, or its successor. All individuals who submit letters of recommendation under this paragraph must have worked with the applicant in an employment setting within the immediately preceding ten years and be able to attest to the applicant's competency in providing genetic counseling services.
3. Documentation of having completed two and one-half continuing education units in the twelve months immediately preceding the application date.
F. Except in the case of a provisional license issued pursuant to section 32-2707, all licenses shall be issued for a two-year period on payment of the fee established by the board pursuant to section 32-2711.
G. A license shall be renewed on filing a renewal application that includes the renewal fee established by the board pursuant to section 32-2711 and documentation of having completed the number of continuing education units required for certification, prorated for the length of the license. A person shall file an application for renewal at least thirty days and not more than sixty days before the date the person's current license expires.