SECTION 178.1. Purpose and Scope  


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  • (a) Purpose. Pursuant to §§154.051 - 154.058 of the Medical Practice Act, the Board is authorized to adopt rules relating to complaint procedures. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a system of procedures for the initiation, filing and appeals of complaints that will promote their just and efficient disposition.

    (b) Scope. This chapter shall govern the initiation, filing, referral, resolution and appeal of all complaints before the board.

Source Note: The provisions of this §178.1 adopted to be effective November 30, 2003, 28 TexReg 10489; amended to be effective January 20, 2009, 34 TexReg 338