CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1277Introduced by Assembly Member DalyFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 1611.5 of, and to add Section 1601.6 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to dentistry. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1277, as introduced, Daly. Dentistry: Dental Board of California.The Dental Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dentistry by the Dental Board of California, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires a licensee to register his or her place of practice with the board, as specified, and authorizes the board to inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Under the act, a licensees failure to allow an inspection, or any part of an inspection, is grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensees license.This bill would require the board, by July 1, 2018, to adopt regulations requiring all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. The bill would additionally authorize the board to proactively inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1601.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. SEC. 2. Section 1611.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1277Introduced by Assembly Member DalyFebruary 17, 2017 An act to amend Section 1611.5 of, and to add Section 1601.6 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to dentistry. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1277, as introduced, Daly. Dentistry: Dental Board of California.The Dental Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dentistry by the Dental Board of California, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires a licensee to register his or her place of practice with the board, as specified, and authorizes the board to inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Under the act, a licensees failure to allow an inspection, or any part of an inspection, is grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensees license.This bill would require the board, by July 1, 2018, to adopt regulations requiring all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. The bill would additionally authorize the board to proactively inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1277
Introduced by Assembly Member DalyFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Daly
February 17, 2017
An act to amend Section 1611.5 of, and to add Section 1601.6 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to dentistry.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1277, as introduced, Daly. Dentistry: Dental Board of California.
The Dental Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dentistry by the Dental Board of California, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires a licensee to register his or her place of practice with the board, as specified, and authorizes the board to inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Under the act, a licensees failure to allow an inspection, or any part of an inspection, is grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensees license.This bill would require the board, by July 1, 2018, to adopt regulations requiring all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. The bill would additionally authorize the board to proactively inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act.
The Dental Practice Act provides for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dentistry by the Dental Board of California, which is within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Existing law requires a licensee to register his or her place of practice with the board, as specified, and authorizes the board to inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board. Under the act, a licensees failure to allow an inspection, or any part of an inspection, is grounds for suspension or revocation of the licensees license.
This bill would require the board, by July 1, 2018, to adopt regulations requiring all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. The bill would additionally authorize the board to proactively inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under the act.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 1601.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients. SEC. 2. Section 1611.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 1601.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients.
SECTION 1. Section 1601.6 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients.
1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients.
1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients.
1601.6. By July 1, 2018, the board shall adopt regulations that require all dental clinics to inspect lines, faucets, and any other object or system that delivers water into the dental clinic or for use on patients.
SEC. 2. Section 1611.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
SEC. 2. Section 1611.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.
1611.5. The board may inspect the books, records, and premises of any dentist licensed under this chapter either proactively or in response to a complaint that a licensee has violated any law or regulation that constitutes grounds for disciplinary action by the board, and may employ inspectors for this purpose.
A licensees failure to allow an inspection or any part thereof shall be grounds for suspension or revocation of the license in accordance with Section 1670.