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12. Submits evidence satisfactory to the board of all of the following:
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a. Having at least 10 years of documented work experience practicing genetic
3counseling.
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b. Having completed, within the previous 5 years, 25 hours of continuing
5education approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.
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3. Submits to the board 2 letters of recommendation, one from a genetic
7counselor and another from a physician.
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8448.975 Temporary license.
(1) The board may, by rule, provide for a
9temporary license to practice genetic counseling for an applicant who satisfies the
10requirements of s. 448.974 (1) other than the examination requirement under s.
11448.974 (1) (d) 2.
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12(2) Except as provided in sub. (3), a temporary license issued under this section
13expires upon granting of a license under s 448.974 (1) or on whichever of the following
14dates occurs first:
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(a) The date that is one year after the date on which the temporary license was
16granted.
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(b) If, after the applicant obtains a temporary license under this section, the
18American Board of Genetic Counseling administers the examination required under
19s. 448.974 (1) (d) 2. and the applicant takes the examination, 30 days after the results
20of the examination are issued by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
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21(3) The board may, in its discretion and only once, renew a temporary license
22issued to a person under this section, for a period specified by the board, if the person
23maintains active candidate status with the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
24The board may require an applicant for the renewal of a temporary license to appear
25before a member of the board for an interview.
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1(4) A person who holds a temporary license issued under this section may not
2practice genetic counseling unless the person is under the supervision and direction
3of a genetic counselor or physician at all times while the person is practicing genetic
4counseling. The board may promulgate rules governing general supervision of a
5person holding a temporary license under this section by a genetic counselor or
6physician.
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7448.976 Issuance of license; expiration and renewal. (1) The department
8shall issue a certificate of licensure to each person who is licensed under this
9subchapter.
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10(2) Except as provided in s. 448.975, the renewal dates for licenses granted
11under this subchapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications
12shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department, and
13shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) and proof of compliance with
14the requirements established by rules promulgated by the board under s. 448.973 (3).
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15448.977 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules
16promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may make investigations and conduct
17hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule
18promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.
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19(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may
20reprimand a genetic counselor or may deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license
21granted under this subchapter if it finds that the applicant or genetic counselor has
22done any of the following:
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(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal
24of a license.
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1(b) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by using threats,
2harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.
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(c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an offense the
4circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of genetic counseling.
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(d) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.
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(e) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.
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(f) Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another's name.
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(g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted in the
9practice of genetic counseling while the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice or
10assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
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(h) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of
12ethics adopted in the rules promulgated under s. 448.973 (1).
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(i) Engaged in conduct while practicing genetic counseling that evidences a lack
14of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
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(j) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
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16(3) The board shall revoke the license of a genetic counselor who has failed to
17maintain certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling or whose
18certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling has been revoked.
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19(4) (a) A genetic counselor may voluntarily surrender his or her license to the
20board, which may refuse to accept the surrender if the board has received allegations
21of unprofessional conduct against the genetic counselor. The board may negotiate
22stipulations in consideration for accepting the surrender of licenses.
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(b) The board may restore a license that has been voluntarily surrendered
24under par. (a) on such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate.
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1(5) The board shall prepare and disseminate to the public an annual report that
2describes final disciplinary action taken against genetic counselors during the
3preceding year.
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4(6) The board may report final disciplinary action taken against a genetic
5counselor to any national database that includes information about disciplinary
6action taken against health care professionals.
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7448.978 Injunctive relief. If the board has reason to believe that any person
8is violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter, the
9board, the department, the attorney general, or the district attorney of the proper
10county may investigate and may, in addition to any other remedies, bring an action
11in the name and on behalf of this state to enjoin the person from the violation.
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12448.979 Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule
13promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or
14imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
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15Section
12. 448.970 of the statutes is renumbered 448.9695.
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16Section
13. Subchapter VIII (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.980] of the
17statutes is renumbered subchapter IX (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.980].
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18Section
14. 450.10 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
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450.10
(3) (a) 5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical
20therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist,
or occupational
21therapy assistant
, or genetic counselor licensed under ch. 448.
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22Section
15
.
Nonstatutory provisions.
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(1)
Initial appointments. Notwithstanding the lengths of the terms specified
24in s. 15.406 (7) (intro.), the initial members of the genetic counselors affiliated
25credentialing board shall be initially appointed for the following terms:
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1(a) One genetic counselor and one person licensed to practice medicine and
2surgery under subch. II of ch. 448 who is a clinical geneticist, for terms expiring on
3July 1, 2022.
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(b) One genetic counselor and one person licensed to practice medicine and
5surgery under subch. II of ch. 448, for terms expiring on July 1, 2023.
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(c) Two genetic counselors and one public member, for terms expiring on July
71, 2024.
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(2)
Qualifications of initial members of the genetic counselors affiliated
9credentialing board. Notwithstanding s. 15.406 (7), an initial member of the genetic
10counselors affiliated credentialing board appointed under s. 15.406 (7) is not
11required to be a licensed genetic counselor under s. 448.974, if the appointment
12occurs before the date specified in
Section 16 (intro.) of this act and at the time of
13the appointment the individual holds a valid certification issued by the American
14Board of Genetic Counseling, as defined in s. 448.970 (1).
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(3)
Rule making. Using the procedure under s. 227.24, the genetic counselors
16affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules required under s. 448.973, for
17the period before permanent rules take effect, but not to exceed the period authorized
18under s. 227.24 (1) (c) and (2). Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b), and (3), the
19genetic counselors affiliated credentialing board is not required to provide evidence
20that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for
21the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to
22provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.
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23Section
16
.
Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 13th
24month beginning after publication except as follows:
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1(1) The treatment of ss. 15.085 (1m) (b) and 15.406 (7) and
Section 15 of this
2act take effect on the day after publication.