SECTION 573.81. Mandatory Report by Licensee

(a) A licensee shall report to the Board in the manner prescribed under subsection (b) of this section if the licensee has reasonable cause to suspect that:

(1) the ability of another licensee to provide veterinary, LVT, or EDP services safely and reasonably is impaired by chemical dependency; or

(2) another licensee generally poses a continuing threat to the public welfare.

(b) A report by a licensee under subsection (a) of this section must:

(1) Be in writing and signed; and

(2) Include the identity of the licensee and any additional information required by the Board.

(c) A licensee may not suspend or terminate the employment or otherwise retaliate against, discipline, or discriminate against, a person who:

(1) Reports in good faith under this section; or

(2) Advises a licensee of the licensee's rights and obligations under this section.

(d) A licensee satisfies his or her duty to report in accordance with subsection (a)(1) of this section by reporting the other licensee to the Board's approved Peer Assistance Program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §573.81 adopted to be effective May 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 2420