Section 4147.5 - Uniform Standards Related to Substance Abuse(a) The Board shall also apply, as required, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Substance Abuse Coordination Committee's Uniform Standards Regarding Substance-Abusing Healing Arts Licensees (April 2011) [hereafter "Uniform Standards"], which are hereby incorporated by reference. The "Uniform Standards" describe the mandatory conditions that apply to a substance abusing licensee, except that the Board may impose more restrictive conditions if necessary to protect the public. Neither the board nor an administrative law judge may impose any conditions or terms of probation that are less restrictive than the "Uniform Standards."(b) If the conduct found to be grounds for discipline involves drugs and/or alcohol, the licensee shall be presumed to be a substance-abusing licensee for the purposes of section 315 of the Code. If the licensee does not rebut that presumption, in addition to any and all relevant terms and conditions contained in the Disciplinary Guidelines, the "Uniform Standards" shall apply as written and be used in the order placing the licensee on probation.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 4147.5
1. New section filed 7-30-2014; operative 10-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 31). Note: Authority cited: Section 2570.20, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 315, 315.2, 315.4 and 2570.27, Business and Professions Code; and Section 11425.50(e), Government Code.
1. New section filed 7-30-2014; operative 10/1/2014 (Register 2014, No. 31).