| (a) The board may deny a license to or discipline an applicant/respondent who has been found to have a history of substance abuse. (b) In review of a complaint alleging intemperate use of drugs or alcohol by a respondent/applicant, the board shall consider the following evidence in determining the respondent's/applicant's present fitness to practice physical therapy: (1) documentation demonstrating the degree of sobriety obtained; (2) documentation showing completion of a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program; (3) evidence of participation in board-accepted aftercare; (4) a current status report from a drug/alcohol abuse counselor or board-accepted aftercare sponsor; and (5) notarized letters of recommendation. (c) The burden to provide the foregoing documentation to the board shall be solely at the expense of the
respondent/applicant. (d) Provided that the licensee participates in a substance abuse recovery program acceptable to the board, the license may continue on a probationary status with conditions set forth by the full board. Failure to comply and maintain the complete condition of the probation will cause immediate revocation of the license.
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