Section 1659.10 - Intent to Issue Public Letter of Reprimand(a) In lieu of filing or prosecuting a formal accusation, the executive director may, by stipulation or settlement, issue a public letter of reprimand to an osteopathic physician and surgeon for minor violations of the Medical Practice Act and related California laws not related to patient harm or controlled substance abuse.(b) The Board shall send a letter by certified mail notifying the licensee of its intention to issue a public letter of reprimand. The affected licensee shall indicate agreement or nonagreement in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of service. The Board may, in its discretion, extend this response time.(c) A letter from the Board of its intent to issue a letter of reprimand shall state that the letter of reprimand is a public record and may be disclosed to an inquiring member of the public.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1659.10
1. New article 12.2 (sections 1659.10-1659.20) and section filed 1-27-99; operative 2-26-99 (Register 99, No. 5). Note: Authority cited: Osteopathic Act (Initiative Measure, Stats. 1923, p. xciii), Section 1; and Sections 2233, 2452 and 3600- 1, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 2233, Business and Professions Code.
1. New article 12.2 (sections 1659.10-1659.20) and section filed 1-27-99; operative 2-26-99 (Register 99, No. 5).