- A. Should the ABGC revoke, deny certification of, or deny recertification of the CGC credential of a licensee, the licensee shall report such action within five (5) business days to the Board. The licensee shall immediately be indefinitely suspended from the practice of genetic counseling in this State. Such report shall be considered an initial complaint under the S.C. Genetic Counselors Practice Act.
- B. A licensed genetic counselor who is required to appear before the ABGC Disciplinary Review Committee shall, upon notice of such appearance, report such disciplinary review to the Board within five (5) business days and provide the Board with a full and complete copy of the ABGC Notice of Review. The Board or its designee shall determine if immediate action against the license, including but not limited to indefinite suspension, is appropriate based upon the allegations in the Notice of Review, the documentation substantiating the offense, and any information provided by the licensee in response to the allegations.
- C. An individual who does not hold an active CGC credential is not authorized to practice genetic counseling in this State.
HISTORY: Added by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5311, eff May 23, 2025.