California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 4 — DentistryArticle 4.7 — Diversion ProgramSection 1695
It is the intent of the Legislature that the Dental Board of California seek ways and means to identify and rehabilitate licentiates whose competency may be impaired due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol, so that licentiates so afflicted may be treated and returned to the practice of dentistry in a manner that will not endanger the public health and safety. It is also the intent of the Legislature that the Dental Board of California shall implement this legislation in part by establishing a diversion program as a voluntary alternative approach to traditional disciplinary actions.
Notes
Establishes only legislative intent that the Dental Board seek ways to identify and rehabilitate licensees impaired by dangerous-drug or alcohol abuse so they may return to dentistry without endangering public health and safety. It also states legislative intent that the board implement the legislation in part through a voluntary diversion program as an alternative to traditional discipline.
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