An applicant shall meet the following criteria for admission to the Impaired Licentiate Program.
(a) Is a California licensed dentist or dental auxiliary.(b) Resides in California.(c) Is found to abuse narcotics, dangerous drugs or alcohol in a manner which may affect the licentiate's ability to practice safely or competently.(d) Has voluntarily requested admission to the program.(e) Agrees to undertake any medical and/or psychiatric examinations ordered to evaluate the application for participation in the program.(f) Cooperates with the program by providing medical information, disclosure authorizations and releases of liability as may be necessary for participation in the program.(g) Agrees in writing to cooperate and comply with all elements of the treatment program designed by a diversion evaluation committee and to bear all the costs of such program.(h) Has not been convicted of a crime involving the sale of narcotics or dangerous drugs.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1020.1
1. New Article 5.5 (Sections 1020.1-1020.8) filed 10-11-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 41).
2. Repealer of subsection (i) filed 9-10-98; operative 10-10-98 (Register 98, No. 37). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1614 and 1695.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1695.5 and 1697, Business and Professions Code.
1. New Article 5.5 (Sections 1020.1-1020.8) filed 10-11-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 41).
2. Repealer of subsection (i) filed 9-10-98; operative 10-10-98 (Register 98, No. 37).