§ 33-27-121 — Determination of mental or physical impairment

(a) If the board has reasonable grounds to suspect that a
person licensed or certified under this act lacks the mental or
physical capacity to practice with reasonable skill and safety
to patients or clients, the board may require that person to
submit to psychological, physical or other medical examinations
to determine his capacity to practice competently. Failure or
refusal to undergo requested examinations shall be grounds to
suspend or revoke the license. The board shall specify in its
rules and regulations the nature of the examinations, the appeal
process, and who shall bear the cost of the examinations.
(b) If the board has reasonable grounds to suspect that an
applicant may be using controlled substances or is otherwise
mentally or physically impaired, the board may require the
applicant to undergo any psychological, physical or other
examination necessary as specified in the rules and regulations
to determine the applicant's ability to competently practice.