California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 1 — General ProvisionsArticle 12.5 — Mental Illness or Physical IllnessSection 822

If a licensing agency determines that its licentiate’s ability to practice his or her profession safely is impaired because the licentiate is mentally ill, or physically ill affecting competency, the licensing agency may take action by any one of the following methods:

(a) Revoking the licentiate’s certificate or license.

(b) Suspending the licentiate’s right to practice.

(c) Placing the licentiate on probation.

(d) Taking such other action in relation to the licentiate as the licensing agency in its discretion deems proper.

The licensing agency shall not reinstate a revoked or suspended certificate or license until it has received competent evidence of the absence or control of the condition which caused its action and until it is satisfied that with due regard for the public health and safety the person’s right to practice his or her profession may be safely reinstated.

Notes

Allows a licensing agency that finds a licentiate unable to practice safely because of mental illness or competency-affecting physical illness to revoke, suspend, impose probation, or take other appropriate action. Bars reinstatement after revocation or suspension until competent evidence shows the condition is absent or controlled and the agency is satisfied practice can safely resume.

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