California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 8.3 — Respiratory TherapyArticle 5 — Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of CertificatesSection 3757
The board may refuse to issue a license or an authorization to work as a “respiratory care practitioner applicant” whenever it appears that the applicant may be unable to practice his or her profession safely due to mental illness or chemical dependency. The procedures set forth in Article 12.5 (commencing with Section 820) of Chapter 1 shall apply to any denial of a license or authorization pursuant to this section.
Notes
Allows the board to refuse a license or authorization to work as a respiratory care practitioner applicant when it appears the applicant may be unable to practice safely because of mental illness or chemical dependency. Any denial under this provision must use the procedures specified in the referenced article governing such determinations.
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