582CHO decisions on applications for endorsement to treat

582 CHO decisions on applications for endorsement to treat (1) The chief health officer must give, or refuse to give, an endorsement to a designated prescriber who applies under section 581. (2) The chief health officer must not give a designated prescriber an endorsement unless satisfied that the designated prescriber has the qualifications and experience to treat drug-dependency. (3) An endorsement is subject to any condition included in the endorsement by the chief health officer. (4) The chief health officer must give the designated prescriber written notice of the chief health officer’s decision not later than 7 days after the day the decision is made. (5) If the chief health officer refuses the application, the notice must include information about the designated prescriber’s right to seek review of the decision under section 584.