California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2220.5
(a) The Medical Board of California is the only licensing board that is authorized to investigate or commence disciplinary actions relating to physicians and surgeons who have been issued a certificate pursuant to Section 2050.
(b) For purposes of this section, “investigate or commence disciplinary actions” shall mean written, oral, or telephonic communication with a physician or surgeon concerning his or her violation of the Medical Practice Act or any other provision of this division.
(c) Written complaints that are subject to Section 43.96 of the Civil Code, relating to the professional conduct or professional competence of physicians and surgeons, shall be processed in accordance with that section.
Notes
Establishes the Medical Board of California as the only licensing board authorized to investigate or begin disciplinary actions concerning physicians and surgeons holding certificates issued under Section 2050. Covered investigative or disciplinary action includes written, oral, or telephone communications about violations, while specified written complaints concerning professional conduct or competence must be processed under the referenced Civil Code provision.
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