Source: https://development.code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/47-2853.17.html
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 06:30:33+00:00

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D.C. Law Library - § 47–2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand.
↪ § 47–2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand.
§ 47–2853.16. Display of license, certificate, or registration; notice of changes of address.
§ 47–2853.18. Summary suspension or restriction of license.
§ 47–2853.17. Revocation, suspension, or denial of license or privilege; civil penalty; reprimand.
(7) Is addicted to, or habitually abuses, any narcotic or controlled substance as defined in Chapter 9 of Title 48 (“Uniform Controlled Substances Act”).
(23) Fails to pay the applicable fees required by this subchapter.
(b)(1) A board may require a licensed or certified person to submit to a mental or physical examination whenever it has probable cause to believe that person is impaired due to the reasons specified in subsection (a)(6), (7), or (8) of this section. The examination shall be conducted by one or more health professionals designated by the board, and he, she, or they shall report their findings concerning the nature and extent of the impairment, if any, to the board and to the person who was examined.
(2) Notwithstanding the findings of the examination ordered by the board, the licensed or certified person may submit, in any proceedings before a board or other adjudicatory body, the findings of an examination conducted by one or more health professionals of his or her choice to rebut the findings of the examination ordered by the board.
(3) Willful failure or refusal to submit to an examination requested by a board shall be considered as affirmative evidence that the licensed or certified person is in violation of subsection (a)(6), (7), or (8) of this section, and the person shall not be entitled to submit the findings of another examination in disciplinary or adjudicatory proceedings related to the violation.
(8) Issue a cease and desist order pursuant § 47-2853.19 [repealed, see now § 47-2844.01].
(7) The legitimate interest in protecting property, and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public.
(c-2) If a conviction of a criminal offense which bears directly on the fitness of the person to be licensed is the basis for denial of an application for a license or certificate under subsection (c) of this section, the denial shall be in writing and specifically state the evidence presented and reasons for the denial. A copy of the denial shall be provided to the applicant.
(d) Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude prosecution for a criminal violation of this subchapter regardless of whether the same violation has been or is the subject of one or more of the disciplinary actions provided by this subchapter. Criminal prosecution may proceed prior to, simultaneously with, or subsequent to administrative enforcement action.
(e) A person licensed to practice an occupation or profession in the District is subject to the disciplinary authority of the relevant board on the basis of disciplinary action taken by another jurisdiction if the basis of the disciplinary action would have caused a similar result in the District.
This section is referenced in § 47-2853.08 and § 47-2853.48.
The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-193 added (a)(5)(B-i).

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