§ 1366 - Out-of-state discipline; interim suspension of license - Vermont Statutes

§ 1366. Out-of-state discipline; interim suspension of license

(a) The board shall treat a certified copy of an order revoking or suspending the license of a person licensed to practice medicine or surgery in another jurisdiction on grounds for which a licensee may be disciplined under subdivision 1354(a)(23) of this title as an unprofessional conduct complaint. The order of revocation or suspension shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that the revocation or suspension occurred.

(b) The board shall treat a certified copy of a statement of a licensing entity in another jurisdiction which verifies that a person licensed to practice medicine or surgery in that jurisdiction failed to renew, surrendered or otherwise terminated his or her license during, or prior to initiation of, proceedings to revoke or suspend his or her license as an unprofessional conduct complaint. The statement shall be conclusive evidence of the fact that such termination occurred.

(c) Upon receipt of the certified copy of an order or statement referred to in subsections (a) or (b) of this section, the board shall follow the procedures for interim suspension set forth in subsection 1365(b) of this title.

(d) The sole issue to be determined at the disciplinary hearing on a complaint filed under subsection (a) of this section shall be the nature of the disciplinary action to be taken by the board. (Added 1995, No. 188 (Adj. Sess.), § 12.)