Okla. Admin. Code § 310:406-23-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:406-23-4 - Filing of an action

(a) The Department may begin a disciplinary action against an LGC or a person practicing genetic counseling who is not exempt from licensure by following the procedures in Chapter 2 of this Title. The Department shall specifically state each violation and remedy sought by the Department. A remedy may include any or all of the following: revocation of a license, suspension of a license, probation of a licensee or administrative penalty.

(b) If in the course of an investigation the Department determines that a licensee or candidate for licensure has engaged in conduct of a nature that is detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the public, and which conduct necessitates immediate action to prevent further harm, the Commissioner may order a summary suspension of the genetic counselor's license or authorization to conduct genetic counseling. A presumption of imminent harm to the public shall exist if the Department determines that probable cause exists that a licensee or candidate has violated 310:406-5-3(f) or 310:406-5-4 (a, b, c or e).

Added at 24 Ok Reg 197, eff 11-1-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 1971, eff 6-25-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021