The following shall apply to Board referrals to the Program of Potential Participants who consent to the referral:

1. (1) The Board may refer a Potential Participant to the Program if it receives, or obtains through an investigation or review, evidence or information of potential Impairment. The decision to refer a Potential Participant to the Program shall be made on a case-by-case basis based on the evidence or information received, and within the discretion of the Board.

2. (2) Potential Participants shall cooperate with the Program, including:

   1. (a) executing all required releases or authorizations to exchange information about the Potential Participant between the Board, the Program, Independent Providers, and treating mental health or medical professionals; and
   2. (b) submitting to a Screening to determine if evidence exists to substantiate the potential Impairment.
3. (3) The Program shall advise the Potential Participant and Board of the findings and recommendations from the Screening and the Potential Participant's cooperation with the Program or lack thereof.
4. (4) The Program shall advise the Board as to the results and recommendations from assessments or treatment, including a recommendation for Monitoring.
5. (5) In addition to Monitoring, the Board may require other conditions or stipulations from the Potential Participant to be included in the Participation Agreement.
6. (6) The Program shall report to the Board if the Potential Participant fails to cooperate with the Program, including failing to sign a Participation Agreement, if requested by the Program.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90-334(l); 90-340;
Eff. February 1, 2026.