HB 2051 -- Clinical Laboratory Science Practice Act

Sponsor:  Wasson

This bill establishes the Clinical Laboratory Science Practice
Act relating to the licensure of clinical laboratory science
personnel.  The bill:

(1)  Establishes the Clinical Laboratory Science Board in the
Division of Professional Registration within the Department of
Economic Development;

(2)  Requires all persons performing, interpreting, reporting, or
consulting on laboratory tests to be licensed;

(3)  Establishes a grace period for existing practitioners who
are certified or eligible for certification by any agency
acceptable to the department;

(4)  Authorizes qualification exemptions for persons who have
been providing acceptable experience at the professional level
for at least three years;

(5)  Authorizes the board to promulgate rules to establish
standards and criteria for licensure, professional conduct, and
discipline;

(6)  Creates the Clinical Laboratory Science Fund within the
state treasury;

(7)  Establishes categorical licenses;

(8)  Authorizes the department to issue temporary and reciprocal
licenses, issue inactive licenses, collect fees, and suspend and
revoke licenses; and

(9)  Allows the department to petition the court to enjoin
certain persons from practicing as laboratory technicians if he
or she is found to be in violation of any provision of the bill.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:45 am