Section 11.1. Automatic Suspension.--A license or certificate issued under this act shall automatically be suspended upon the legal commitment of a licensee or certificate holder to an institution because of mental incompetency from any cause upon filing with the board a certified copy of such commitment; conviction of a felony under the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act"; or conviction of an offense under the laws of another jurisdiction which, if committed in Pennsylvania, would be a felony under "The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act." As used in this section the term "conviction" shall include a judgment, an admission of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere. Automatic suspension under this section shall not be stayed pending any appeal of a conviction. Restoration of such license or certificate shall be made as provided in this act for revocation or suspension of such license or certificate holder.
(11.1 amended July 4, 2008, P.L.293, No.38)
Compiler's Note: Section 16 of Act 38 of 2008, which amended section 11.1, provided that the State Board of Physical Therapy shall promulgate regulations to implement the amendment or addition of sections 2, 2.1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.1, 7.2, 9, 9.1(a), (a.1), (b), (d), (e), (f), (g) and (j), 11, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 12 and 13 of the act within 18 months of the effective date of this section. Until such time as the board promulgates rules and regulations regarding issue, renewal, revocation or suspension of physical therapist assistants, the current rules and regulations shall remain in effect.