Section 217.20 - Duty to Report Medical Information(a) Persons subject to fitness evaluations under this article shall submit notices to the examining physician who conducted the previous physical examination of the person or, if unavailable, to the Medical Review Officer upon the following events and in the following manner:(1) Within 10 days of the prescription of either a new dosage of a medication or a new medication to the person, a written notice describing the medication change.(2) Within 10 days of the suspension or interruption of use of a prescribed medication to the person, a written notice describing the medication and date of suspension or interruption of use.(3) Upon the diagnosis by a physician of a medical condition that is listed in the 719K form, a written notice describing the medical condition and date of diagnosis.(4) Upon receipt of correspondence from the U.S. Coast Guard concerning the person's medical condition and right to act under the authority of the pilot endorsement to the federal merchant mariner credential, a written notice with copies of all correspondence attached.(5) Upon any change in medical condition that may impair the ability of the individual to conduct the duties of a pilot or pilot trainee, a written notice describing the change.(6) After being absent from duty for medical reasons for a period of 30 consecutive days or for a total of 30 days in a 60-day period, a written notice describing the medical condition causing the absence.(b) Notices to a Board-appointed physician must include supporting information, such as a statement from a physician providing care for the pilot or pilot trainee, diagnostic information, prescriptions for medications or durable medical equipment, consultations, and any other information as outlined in the guidelines of the Merchant Mariner Medical Manual. Such notices shall be submitted using the Notice to Board-Appointed Physician form (Version September 24, 2020), hereby incorporated by reference.(c) Upon submission of a written notice to a Board-appointed physician under subsection (a), the person submitting the notice shall also simultaneously submit a written notice to the Executive Director, providing notification of the reason for the notice to a Board-appointed physician. The notice to the Executive Director shall be submitted using the Notice to Executive Director form (Version September 24, 2020), hereby incorporated by reference. This notice should not include the supporting information that is provided with the notice to a Board-appointed physician under subsection (b).Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 7, § 217.20
1. New section filed 1-24-2014; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 7-29-2021; operative 10-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 31). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20. Note: Authority cited: Section 1154, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 1101, 1141, 1157, 1157.1, 1157.2, 1157.3, 1157.4, 1171, 1171.5, 1176, 1176.5, 1180, 1181, 1182 and 1183, Harbors and Navigation Code.
1. New section filed 1-24-2014; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 4).
1. New section filed 1-24-2014; operative 4-1-2014 (Register 2014, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 7-29-2021; operative 10/1/2021 (Register 2021, No. 31). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20.