New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter I - Rules of the Board Of Regents
Part 28 - Proceedings To Determine Good Moral Character And To Evaluate Prior Disciplinary History For Authorization To Practice The Licensed Professions
Subpart 28-2 - Evaluation Of Prior Disciplinary History For Authorization To Practice The Licensed Professions
Section 28-2.4 - Investigation
The director of the Office of Professional Discipline, or his or her designee, shall arrange for a full and complete investigation of the circumstances surrounding a prior disciplinary history. If it is determined that a reasonable question exists as to the applicant's qualifications to practice a licensed profession based upon the applicant's prior disciplinary history, then the director, or his or her designee, shall submit the results of the investigation, including any letters of reference from peers or others which may have been submitted by the applicant, to a panel of the appropriate professional State Board for its review. The panel shall consist of three or more members of the State Board.