2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:2804 — Powers and duties of board

§2804.  Powers and duties of board

A.  The board shall be the sole and exclusive authority in the state to issue a license to practice chiropractic and to administer the provisions of this Chapter.  The board shall adopt rules and regulations necessary for its efficient operation in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

B.  The board shall have authority to examine for, grant, deny, approve, revoke, suspend, and renew the license of a chiropractor and shall review applications for licenses at least once a year.  It may conduct hearings on any charges for the revocation or suspension of a license.  The board may refuse to give a practical examination and deny licensure to any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter.

C.  The board is authorized to grant or deny certification of proficiency to any chiropractic assistant performing chiropractic x-ray functions.

D.  The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law providing for approval of educational training and other courses in x-ray function and safety for chiropractic assistants.  However, the board shall not engage in the production of such courses.

E.  The board shall initiate an action for the prosecution of any person who violates any provision of this Chapter and may apply to any court having jurisdiction for an injunction to restrain and enjoin any violation thereof.  It shall keep a record of all proceedings relating thereto.

F.  The board may employ an executive director, legal counsel, and a hearing officer as needed to carry out the provisions of this Chapter, if the fees of the counsel, the hearing officer, and the costs of all proceedings, except criminal prosecutions, are paid by the board out of the moneys credited to the board.

G.  The board may establish a peer review committee and may establish and assess reasonable fees for the purpose of peer review.  The board shall establish rules for peer review in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

H.  The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law providing for approval of continuing education programs provided for in R.S. 37:2810.  However, the board shall not engage in the production of such continuing education programs.

I.  The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with law providing for registration and approval of chiropractic management consultants as provided for in this Chapter.

J.  The board may enter into contracts and cooperative endeavors necessary for its efficient operation if the costs associated therewith are paid for by the board out of monies credited to the board.

Acts 1974, No. 39, §1; Acts 1975, No. 268, §2.  Acts 1984, No. 249, §1; Acts 1987, No. 636, §1; Acts 1989, No. 679, §1; Acts 1990, No. 241, §1; Acts 1991, No. 1047, §1; Acts 2001, No. 375, §2.

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