[§334D-3]  Diversion program.  (a) 
There is established a diversion program for chemically dependent nurses, which
shall be administered and monitored by a professional association.



(b)  The board shall adopt rules in accordance
with chapter 91 setting forth the requirements for program approval and
maintenance.



(c)  Participation in the diversion program
shall be voluntary.



(d)  If a nurse is subject to penalties,
including revocation, suspension, or limitation of license and fines, and
desires to effect a compromise settlement, the regulated industries complaint
office and the nurse may enter into a settlement agreement subject to approval
and order of the board and acceptance by the diversion program.



(e)  The names of nurses who fail to comply
with the terms and conditions of the diversion program shall be reported to:



(1)  The executive secretary of the board; and



(2)  The regulated industries complaints office;



within three business days after the failure to
comply becomes known to the individuals monitoring the nurse and the individual
designated by the professional association to report the failure to comply. [L
1993, c 106, pt of §1]