KRS 311.695: Who may be licensed as genetic counselor -- Temporary license.

(1) The board may issue a license as a genetic counselor to an applicant who:

(a) Submits an application to the board on a form prescribed by the board;

(b) Pays a fee determined by the board in an administrative regulation

promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A; and

(c) Provides satisfactory evidence of possessing certification as a:

1. Genetic counselor by the ABGC or ABMG; or

2. Medical geneticist by the ABMG.

(2) (a) The board may issue a temporary license to an applicant who:

1. Has been granted an active candidate status by the ABGC; and

2. Pays a fee determined by the board in an administrative regulation

promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.

(b) A person issued a temporary license under this subsection:

1. Shall apply for and take the examination for certification within

twelve (12) months of the issuance of the temporary license; and

2. May only practice if he or she has entered into a genetic supervision

contract and is directly supervised by a licensed genetic counselor

or a licensed physician.

(c) A temporary license granted by the board shall be valid for one (1) year

from the date issued and shall expire upon the earliest of the following:

1. Issuance of a license pursuant to subsection (1) of this section;

2. Thirty (30) days after the holder fails to pass the complete

certification examination; or

3. The expiration date printed on the license.

(3) (a) Whenever, in the opinion of the executive director of the board, based

upon verified information contained in the application, an applicant for a

license to practice as a genetic counselor is eligible for licensure under

this section, the executive director may issue to the applicant, on behalf of

the board, a temporary license which shall entitle the holder to practice as

a genetic counselor for a maximum of one (1) year from the date of

issuance. The temporary license shall not be renewable.

(b) The temporary license may be canceled by the executive director, who

may cancel it at any time, without a hearing, for reasons deemed

sufficient with appropriate consultation with the president, and who shall

cancel it immediately upon direction by the board or upon the board's

denial of the holder's application for a regular license.

(4) The executive director shall present to the board the application for licensure

made by the holder of the temporary license. If the board issues a regular

license to the holder of a temporary license, the fee paid in connection with the

temporary license shall be applied to the regular license fee.

(5) If the executive director cancels a temporary license, he or she shall promptly

notify, by United States certified mail, the holder of the temporary license at the

last known address on file with the board. The temporary license shall be

terminated and have no further force or effect three (3) days after the date the

notice was sent by certified mail.