Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4989.26 · Article 2. Licensure
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4989.26
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The board may refuse to issue a license to an applicant if it appears he or she may be unable to practice safely due to mental illness or chemical dependency. The procedures set forth in Article 12.5 (commencing with Section 820) of Chapter 1 shall apply to a denial of a license pursuant to this section.
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History
Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 659, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2007.
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