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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 3-1205. a. Negotiated settlement agreement.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A board may, in its discretion, enter into a non-disciplinary settlement agreement with a person in lieu of disciplinary action;  provided, that the conduct underlying the agreement meets the following requirements:

(1) The board is satisfied that there is little or no harm or substantive possibility of future harm to a client, patient, or the public;

(2) The board determines that the conduct involves issues of minor concern;  and

(3) The matter does not involve gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal conduct by the party or entity.

(b) A non-disciplinary settlement agreement shall not constitute a disciplinary action, but the conduct underlying the agreement may be considered in the board's review of future conduct of a similar nature.

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