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Regulations - Chapter 1, Article 4.5

TITLE 16. PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 10. DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL LICENSEES
ARTICLE 4.5. DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES

Section 1018. Disciplinary Guidelines.
In reaching a decision on a disciplinary action under the Administrative Procedures Act (Government Code Section 11400 et seq.), the Board of Dental Examiners shall consider the disciplinary guidelines entitled "Board of Dental Examiners Disciplinary Guidelines With Model Language", revised 11/8/96 which are hereby incorporated by reference. Deviation from these guidelines and orders, including the standard terms of probation, is appropriate where the Board of Dental Examiners in its sole discretion determines that the facts of the particular case warrant such deviation -for example: the presence of mitigating factors; the age of the case; evidentiary problems.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11400.20 and 11400.21, Government Code. Reference: Section 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code.

HISTORY
1. New article 4.5 (section 1018) and section filed 6-30-97; operative 6-30-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 27). For prior history, see Register 85, No. 41.