2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 12 - Professions and Occupations
Health Care
Article 42.5 - Pharmacists, Pharmacy Businesses, and Pharmaceuticals
Part 2 - Pharmacy Peer Health Assistance Diversion Program
§ 12-42.5-204. Eligibility - participants
(1) Any licensee may apply to the board for participation in a qualified peer health assistance diversion program.
(2) In order to be eligible for participation, a licensee shall:
(a) Acknowledge the existence or the potential existence of a psychiatric, psychological, or emotional problem or excessive alcohol or drug use or addiction;
(b) After a full explanation of the operation and requirements of the peer health assistance diversion program, agree to voluntarily participate in the program and agree in writing to participate in the program of the peer health assistance organization designated by the board.
(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may summarily suspend the license of any licensee who is referred to a peer health assistance diversion program by the board and who fails to attend or to complete the program. If the board summarily suspends the license, the board shall schedule a hearing on the suspension, which shall be conducted in accordance with section 24-4-105, C.R.S.
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