24.156.1407    OBLIGATION TO REPORT TO THE BOARD

(1) Within three months from the date of a final judgment, final order, or final disciplinary action, an acupuncturist licensed under this chapter shall report to the board all information related to the malpractice, misconduct, criminal, or disciplinary action in which the acupuncturist is a named party.

(2) An acupuncturist with suspected or known impairment shall self-report to the board. In lieu of reporting to the board, the acupuncturist may self-report to the board-endorsed professional assistance program.

(3) An acupuncturist is obligated to report suspected or known impairment of other health care providers to the appropriate licensing board, agency, or in lieu of the board or agency, may report to the endorsed professional assistance program.

History: 37-1-131, 37-13-201, MCA; IMP, 37-1-131, MCA; NEW, 2012 MAR p. 404, Eff. 2/24/12.