Section 1646.7.

(a) A violation of this article constitutes unprofessional conduct and is grounds for the revocation or suspension of the dentist's permit, license, or both, or the dentist may be reprimanded or placed on probation.

(b) A violation of any provision of this article or Section 1682 is grounds for suspension or revocation of the physician's and surgeon's permit issued pursuant to this article by the Dental Board of California. The exclusive enforcement authority against a physician and surgeon by the Dental Board of California shall be to suspend or revoke the permit issued pursuant to this article. The Dental Board of California shall refer a violation of this article by a physician and surgeon to the Medical Board of California for its consideration as unprofessional conduct and further action, if deemed necessary by the Medical Board of California, pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000). A suspension or revocation of a physician and surgeon's permit by the Dental Board of California pursuant to this article shall not constitute a disciplinary proceeding or action for any purpose except to permit the initiation of an investigation or disciplinary action by the Medical Board of California as authorized by Section 2220.5.

(c) The proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the Dental Board of California shall have all the powers granted therein.

(Amended (as amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 177, Sec. 1) by Stats. 2001, Ch. 728, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2002.)