Texas Statutes
Subchapter H. Disciplinary Procedures
Section 205.360. Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions

Sec. 205.360. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN COMPLAINT DISPOSITIONS. (a) The acupuncture board may delegate to a committee of medical board employees the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not relate directly to patient care or that involves only administrative violations. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the acupuncture board at a public meeting.
(b) A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for informal proceedings under Section 205.3541 if:
(1) the committee of employees determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2) the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3) the affected acupuncturist requests that the complaint be referred for informal proceedings.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 3.27, eff. September 1, 2005.

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