# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5G. Genetic Counselors

#### Section 14-5G-08

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle or Sec.Sec. 10-14A-03 and 10-14B-03 of the State Government Article, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice genetic counseling in the State.

(b) This section does not apply to:

  (1) A genetic counselor who is employed in the service of the federal government while practicing within the scope of the employment;

  (2) An individual who resides in and holds an active license in another state if the individual is engaged in consultation with a physician or genetic counselor licensed in the State about a particular patient and the individual:

    (i) Does not order or coordinate genetic laboratory tests or other diagnostic studies; and

    (ii) Does not provide consultation in the State for more than a total of 10 patients within a calendar year; or

  (3) A student enrolled in a genetic counseling training program that is accredited by a national accrediting organization recognized by the Board in regulations while the student is practicing genetic counseling in the program and doing the assigned duties at any office of a licensed physician or genetic counselor, hospital, clinic, or similar facility.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)