1. (a) To reinstate an expired license, the applicant must:

   1. (1) Submit an online application through the CalGenetic Portal at: https://calgenetic.cdph.ca.gov that contains the information required by Section 6301.1 subdivision (a);
   2. (2) Pay a reinstatement fee of $100.00; and pay a renewal fee of $300.00 pursuant to section 6301.1 subdivision (a)(3) of this article; and
   3. (3) If the applicant holds license(s) in other state(s), provide a copy of each such license to the Department through the CalGenetic Portal.
2. (b) If the license has been expired for more than 90 days and the applicant does not request an extension, the applicant must wait a mandatory period of six months from the original expiration date of their license before applying for a license reinstatement.
3. (c) If a genetic counselor's license has been expired for more than 9 months, its status shall change from expired to revoked pursuant to section 6301.1, subdivision (c).

4. (d) To reinstate a revoked license, the applicant must:

   1. (1) Pay a reinstatement fee of $100.00; and pay a renewal fee of $300.00 pursuant to section 6301.1, subdivision (a)(3); and
   2. (2) Submit documentation through the CalGenetic Portal that they have completed 45 contact hours of continuing education within the 12 months preceding the date of the renewal application.
5. (e) Upon reinstatement approval, the license will be valid for three years from the last day of the month of issuance.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 124977, 124980, 124981, 124982 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 124980, 124981, 124982 and 124996, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-19-2026 as a deemed emergency exempt from OAL review pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1); operative 2-19-2026 pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(1)(E). Submitted to OAL for courtesy filing and for printing only pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d) (Register 2026, No. 8). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 124977(d)(2)(B), these regulations shall remain in effect until revised or repealed by the department.