Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1695.6 · Article 4.7. Diversion Program
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1695.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A committee created under this article operates under the direction of the program manager. The program manager has the primary responsibility to review and evaluate recommendations of the committee. Each committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To evaluate those licentiates who request to participate in the diversion program according to the guidelines prescribed by the board and to make recommendations. In making the recommendations, a committee shall consider the recommendations of any licentiates designated by the board to serve as consultants on the admission of the licentiate to the diversion program.
(b) To review and designate those treatment facilities to which licentiates in a diversion program may be referred.
(c) To receive and review information concerning a licentiate participating in the program.
(d) To consider in the case of each licentiate participating in a program whether he or she may with safety continue or resume the practice of dentistry.
(e) To perform such other related duties, under the direction of the board or program manager, as the board may by regulation require.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 548, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2009.
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