Tennessee § 63-13-316 - Peer assistance program — Fees.
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§ 63-13-316. Peer assistance program — Fees.
In lieu of a disciplinary proceeding as set forth in this chapter, the board may permit a licensee pursuant to this part to actively participate in a board approved peer assistance program under the following conditions: The board has evidence that the licensee is impaired; The licensee has not been convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance or controlled substance analogue in a court of law of the United States or any other territory or country; The licensee enters into a written agreement with the board for a restricted license and complies with all the terms of the agreement, including making satisfactory progress in the program and adhering to any limitations on the licensee's practice imposed by the board to protect the public. Failure to enter into such an agreement shall activate an immediate investigation and disciplinary proceeding by the board; and As part of the agreement established between the licensee and the board, the licensee shall sign a waiver allowing the peer assistance program to release information to the board if the licensee does not comply with the requirements of this section or is unable to practice with reasonable skill or safety. The board shall establish fees for all licensees to effect the purposes of this section. Acts 1999, ch. 528, § 28; 2007, ch. 115, § 10; 2012, ch. 848, § 79.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 63-13-316 cover?
Section 63-13-316 ("Peer assistance program — Fees.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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