New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter I - Rules of the Board Of Regents
Part 18 - Voluntary Surrender Of License
Section 18.3 - Acceptance
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
In consultation with the Committee for Professional Assistance, the department may accept an application for voluntary surrender of the license if the following conditions are met:
(a) There has been no harm to the licensee's patients or clients that has resulted from a problem of drug or alcohol abuse. Any question of harm to a patient shall be investigated prior to the acceptance of the surrender of a license pursuant to Education Law, section 6510-b.
(b) The applicant presents a proposed program of treatment that is acceptable.
(c) The applicant accepts all monitoring requirements including a minimum of two years of monitoring by the committee or its designee. The minimum two years of monitoring shall include the period of active treatment.
(d) The applicant provides an acceptable plan for informing patients or clients, who request professional services, of temporary withdrawal from practice.