148H.7 Licensee discipline.
1. In addition to the grounds for revocation or suspension referred to in section 147.55 and in accordance with the disciplinary process established for the board by section 148.6, the board may discipline a person licensed under this chapter who is guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:
a. Conviction of a felony under state or federal law or commission of any other offense involving moral turpitude.
b. Having been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
c. Engaging in unethical or unprofessional conduct including but not limited to negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice.
d. Violating any lawful order, rule, or regulation rendered or adopted by the board.
e. Having been refused issuance of or disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other jurisdiction.
2. A genetic counselor whose license is suspended or revoked or whose surrender of license with or without prejudice has been accepted by the board shall promptly deliver the original license to the board.
3. A provisional licensee who loses active candidate status with the American board of genetic counseling or its equivalent or successor organization shall surrender the provisional license to the board immediately.
2018 Acts, ch 1052, §11, 12
Section takes effect January 1, 2019; 2018 Acts, ch 1052, §12
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