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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
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Chapter 406. Licensed Genetic Counselors |
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Subchapter 23. Enforcement |
SECTION 310:406-23-4. Filing of an action
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- (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 the violation(s) and shall state the remedy sought by the Department. Remedies include revocation of a license, suspension of a license, probation of a licensee and/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).