Legislation
SECTION 6505-D
Evaluation of prior disciplinary history for authorization to practice
Education (EDN) CHAPTER 16, TITLE 8, ARTICLE 130*, SUBARTICLE 1
§ 6505-d. Evaluation of prior disciplinary history for authorization
to practice. An applicant seeking licensure, certification, or
authorization pursuant to this title who has been subject to
disciplinary action by a duly authorized professional disciplinary
agency of another jurisdiction solely on the basis of having engaged in
legally protected health activity, as defined by section 570.17 of the
criminal procedure law, shall not be denied such licensure,
certification, or authorization, unless the department determines that
such action would have constituted professional misconduct in this
state. Provided however, that nothing in this section shall be construed
as prohibiting the department from evaluating the conduct of such
applicant and making a determination to be licensed, certified, or
authorized to practice a profession under this title.
to practice. An applicant seeking licensure, certification, or
authorization pursuant to this title who has been subject to
disciplinary action by a duly authorized professional disciplinary
agency of another jurisdiction solely on the basis of having engaged in
legally protected health activity, as defined by section 570.17 of the
criminal procedure law, shall not be denied such licensure,
certification, or authorization, unless the department determines that
such action would have constituted professional misconduct in this
state. Provided however, that nothing in this section shall be construed
as prohibiting the department from evaluating the conduct of such
applicant and making a determination to be licensed, certified, or
authorized to practice a profession under this title.