45:9-37.115 - Powers, duties of Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee - New Jersey Statutes

45:9-37.115  Powers, duties of Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee.

5.The Genetic Counseling Advisory Committee shall have the following powers and duties:

a.Establish criteria and standards for education and experience required for licensure;

b.Review the qualifications of applicants for licensure;

c.Ensure proper conduct and standards of practice;

d.Issue and renew licenses pursuant to this act;

e.Establish standards for continuing education;

f.Maintain a record of every genetic counselor licensed in this State;

g.Establish fees, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1974, c.46 (C.45:1-3.2), for examinations, licenses, including applications for licensure, renewals, and duplications of lost licenses, and other services performed by the committee;

h.Suspend, revoke or decline to renew the license of a genetic counselor pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.); and

i.Promulgate rules and regulations to carry out matters delegated to the committee by the board concerning any provisions of this act, in conformance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.).

L.2009, c.41, s.5.