(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter:
(1) the program is a confidential, nondisciplinary therapeutic program for any individual who holds a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization issued by the board allowing the individual to engage in an occupation regulated by the board; and
(2) the program shall accept a self-referral from an individual described by Subdivision (1).
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, other than Sections 167.009 and 167.0091, the board or an appropriate advisory board or committee may make a referral to the program and require participation in the program as a prerequisite for issuing or maintaining a license, certificate, registration, permit, or other authorization issued by the board allowing the individual to engage in an occupation regulated by the board.