1. 1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice as a genetic counselor to a person who:

   1. (a) Has satisfied all requirements for licensure except the requirements of subsections 5 and 6 of NRS 630.283; and
   2. (b) Submits the fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.268.

2. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, a temporary license to practice as a genetic counselor issued pursuant to this section expires on the earlier of:

   1. (a) The issuance to the temporarily licensed genetic counselor of a license as a genetic counselor pursuant to NRS 630.283;
   2. (b) If the temporarily licensed genetic counselor passes an examination described in subsection 5 of NRS 630.283, 30 days after the results of the examination are issued by the administering organization; or
   3. (c) One year after the date on which the temporarily licensed genetic counselor temporary license is issued pursuant to this section.

3. 3. The Board may renew a temporary license issued pursuant to this section once for good cause, as determined by the Board, if the temporarily licensed genetic counselor:

   1. (a) Maintains active status as a candidate with the American Board of Genetic Counseling, or its successor organization; and
   2. (b) Submits the fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.268.
4. 4. If the Board renews a temporary license pursuant to subsection 3, the Board shall prescribe the length of time for which the temporary license remains valid.
5. 5. A temporarily licensed genetic counselor may practice genetic counseling only under the supervision of a genetic counselor or a physician. The supervisor shall assess the work of the temporarily licensed genetic counselor, but is not required to be present while the temporarily licensed genetic counselor is practicing genetic counseling.
6. 6. Before commencing a supervisory relationship pursuant to subsection 5 and annually thereafter for the duration of the supervisory relationship, a supervisor and a temporarily licensed genetic counselor must enter into a contract that prescribes the responsibilities of the supervisor and the temporarily licensed genetic counselor.
7. 7. The Board may adopt regulations establishing additional requirements for the supervision of a temporarily licensed genetic counselor pursuant to subsection 5.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 1100)