(a) Consistent with and in addition to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for water quality, the board shall amend the regulations on the minimum standards for infection control (Section 1005 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations) to require water or other methods used for irrigation to be sterile or contain recognized disinfecting or antibacterial properties when performing dental procedures that expose dental pulp.
(b) Until December 31, 2018, the adoption and readoption of a regulation by the board consistent with this section shall be deemed to be an emergency necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare for purposes of Sections 11346.1 and 11346.9 of the Government Code and the board is hereby exempted from the requirement that it describe facts showing the need for immediate action and from review of the emergency regulations by the Office of Administrative Law.
(c) The board shall adopt final regulations consistent with this section on or before December 31, 2018.
(d) It is the intent of the Legislature that the requirements established by this section and any regulations adopted pursuant to this section apply to individuals licensed to practice dentistry. This section shall not be construed to impose any new duty or obligation on a water district.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 413, Sec. 1. (AB 1277) Effective January 1, 2018.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018