California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2280
No licensee shall practice medicine while under the influence of any narcotic drug or alcohol to such an extent as to impair his or her ability to conduct the practice of medicine with safety to the public and his or her patients. Violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct and is a misdemeanor.
Notes
Prohibits a licensee from practicing medicine while impaired by narcotic drugs or alcohol to an extent that makes practice unsafe for the public or patients. Practicing under that level of impairment constitutes unprofessional conduct and is also classified as a misdemeanor.
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