Section 301.410 - Report Regarding Impairment By Chemical Dependency, Mental Illness, or Diminished Mental Capacity(a) A person who is required to report a nurse under this subchapter because the nurse is impaired or suspected of being impaired by chemical dependency or mental illness may report to a peer assistance program approved by the board under Chapter 467, Health and Safety Code, instead of reporting to the board or requesting review by a nursing peer review committee.(b) A person who is required to report a nurse under this subchapter because the nurse is impaired or suspected of being impaired by chemical dependency or diminished mental capacity must report to the board if the person believes that an impaired nurse committed a practice violation.Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 889, Sec. 24, eff. 9/1/2007.Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.038, eff. 9/1/2003. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1999.