(1) Any licensee may apply to the board for participation in a qualified peer health assistance program.(2) In order to be eligible for participation, a licensee shall: (a) Acknowledge the existence or the potential existence of a psychiatric, psychological, or emotional problem; excessive alcohol or drug use; or a substance use disorder, as defined in section 27-81-102;(b) After a full explanation of the operation and requirements of the peer health assistance program, agree to voluntarily participate in the program and agree in writing to participate in the program of the peer health assistance organization designated by the board.(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the board may summarily suspend the license of any licensee who is referred to a peer health assistance program by the board and who fails to attend or to complete the program. If the board summarily suspends the license, the board shall schedule a hearing on the suspension, which shall be conducted in accordance with section 24-4-105.Amended by 2021 Ch. 314, § 23, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by 2020 Ch. 286, § 38, eff. 7/13/2020.Renumbered from C.R.S. § 12-42.5-204 and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff.

accordance with section 24-4-105.Amended by 2021 Ch. 314, § 23, eff. 9/1/2021.Amended by 2020 Ch. 286, § 38, eff. 7/13/2020.Renumbered from C.R.S. § 12-42.5-204 and amended by 2019 Ch. 136, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2017 Ch. 263, § 85, eff. 5/25/2017.This section is similar to former § 12-42.5-204 as it existed prior to 2019.