Delaware Code Title 24. Professions and Occupations § 1799J. Licensure

(1) Provide satisfactory evidence of having certification as a:

(2) Submit an application prescribed by the Council.

(3) Submit a certified criminal background check pursuant to § 1720(b)(6) of this title.

(4) The applicant may not have an impairment related to the current use of drugs or alcohol which substantially impairs the practice of genetic counseling with reasonable skill and safety.

(1) The applicant has engaged in activities that are grounds for discipline under § 1799P of this title.

(2) The applicant has been convicted of a crime substantially related to the practice of genetic counseling as determined by the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline in its rules and regulations.

(3) The applicant has been the recipient of any administrative penalties from any other jurisdiction or jurisdictions regarding the applicant's practice of genetic counseling, including but not limited to fines, formal reprimands, license suspensions or revocation (except for license revocations for nonpayment of license renewal fees), probationary limitations, and/or has entered into any “consent agreements” which contain conditions placed by a Board on the applicant's professional conduct and practice, including any voluntary surrender of a license in lieu of discipline.

(1) The applicant's education, training, qualifications and conduct have been sufficient to overcome the deficiency or deficiencies in meeting the requirements of this section;

(2) The applicant is capable of practicing as a genetic counselor in a competent and professional manner;

(3) The granting of the waiver will not endanger the public health, safety, or welfare;  and

(4) For waiver of a conviction, if, after consideration of the factors set forth in § 8735(x)(3) of Title 29, the Council determines that granting a waiver would not create an unreasonable risk to public safety, the Council shall waive paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(5) Repealed by 83 Laws 2022, ch. 433, § 11.