[§451K-6]  Licensure requirements.  The
director shall adopt rules as deemed necessary for the licensure of genetic
counselors to protect public health and safety and may consider the following
factors as evidence in determining whether an applicant is qualified to be
licensed:



(1)  Board-certification by the American Board of
Genetic Counseling or its equivalent; and



(2)  A report of any disciplinary action or rejection
of license applications or renewals relating to genetic counseling practice
taken against the applicant in another jurisdiction. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]