Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license
M.G.L. c. 112, § 258
in effectc. 112, § 258. Grounds for denial, refusal to renew, revocation, suspension or cancellation of genetic counselor license
Section 258. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license or, after a hearing pursuant to section 105 of chapter 13, revoke, suspend or cancel the license or place on probation, reprimand, censure or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof satisfactory to a majority of the board that the person has:
(a) obtained or attempted to obtain a license by fraud or deception;
(b) been convicted of a felony under state or federal law or committed any other offense involving moral turpitude;
(c) been adjudged mentally ill or incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction;
(d) used illicit drugs or intoxicating liquors to the extent which adversely affects his practice;
(e) engaged in unethical or unprofessional conduct including, but not limited to, willful acts, negligence or incompetence in the course of professional practice;
(f) violated any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board; or
(g) been refused issuance or been disciplined in connection with a license issued by any other state or country.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVI/Chapter112/Section258Fetched: 10/20/2026