(a) Any licensee placed on probation who has committed a “Major Violation,” as identified in the Disciplinary Guidelines, incorporated by reference pursuant to section 1399.374, shall receive a notice to cease the practice of respiratory care, as directed by the Board.

(b) The Board shall attempt to contact the probationer by electronic and/or telephonic means to advise him/her of the notice to cease practice and shall deliver such notice by certified and regular mail. The Board shall update its licensing database to reflect the status of the license.

(c) The probationer may file a written appeal, within ten days of the date of the notice to cease practice, to provide additional evidence disputing the finding of the violation(s) that was cause for the notice to cease practice. The Executive Officer will review the appeal and make a determination in the matter, within ten days from the date the written appeal and all supporting evidence or documentation is received. The probationer shall be notified of the outcome by certified mail.

(d) The probationer shall not resume the practice of respiratory care until a final decision on an accusation and/or petition to revoke probation is made or until such time as the Board delivers written notification that the notice to cease practice has been dissolved.

(e) The cessation of practice shall not apply to the reduction of the probationary period.