§ 2280

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1267, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1994.

No licensee shall practice medicine while under the influence of any narcotic drug or alcohol to such an extent as to impair his or her ability to conduct the practice of medicine with safety to the public and his or her patients. Violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct and is a misdemeanor.

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