(a) A violation of this article constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for the revocation or suspension of the dentistâs permit or license, or both. The board shall issue probationary terms only for violations that do not result in bodily harm. (b) A violation of any provision of this article or Section 1682 is grounds for suspension or revocation of the physician and surgeonâs permit issued pursuant to this article by the board. The exclusive enforcement authority against a physician and surgeon by the board shall be to suspend or revoke the permit issued pursuant to this article. The board shall refer a violation of this article by a physician and surgeon to the Medical Board of California for its consideration as unprofessional conduct and further action, if deemed necessary by the Medical Board of California, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000). A suspension or revocation of a physician and surgeonâs permit by the board pursuant to this article shall not constitute a disciplinary proceeding or action for any purpose except to permit the initiation of an investigation or disciplinary action by the Medical Board of California, as authorized by Section 2220.5. (c) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein.
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