2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:2662 — Disciplinary action
§2662. Disciplinary action
A. Any individual licensed under this Chapter may have their license suspended or revoked or be disciplined by the board upon proof that such individual:
(1) Has been convicted of any offense which constitutes a felony under the laws of this state, whether or not the conviction was in a court in this state.
(2) Has obtained his license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts.
(3) Has engaged in abusive or fraudulent billing in connection with services provided.
(4) Has engaged in conduct likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public, or demonstrated a willful or careless disregard for the welfare or safety of a consumer.
(5) Has engaged in unprofessional conduct, as defined by the rules established by the board, or has violated the code of ethics adopted and published by the board.
(6) Has violated any lawful order, rule or regulation rendered or adopted by the board.
(7) Has provided professional services while:
(a) Mentally incompetent.
(b) Under the influence of alcohol.
(c) Has used any narcotic or controlled dangerous substance or other drug that is in excess of therapeutic amounts or without valid medical indication.
(8) Has violated any provision of this Chapter.
B. When the board is authorized to discipline an individual, the board may:
(1) Refuse to issue or renew a license.
(2) Issue a public or private letter of reprimand or concern.
(3) Require restitution of costs and expenses, not to include attorney's fees, in connection with the enforcement of this Chapter.
(4) Impose probationary conditions.
(5) Impose a fine for each violation not to exceed one thousand dollars.
(6) Suspend or revoke a license.
(7) Restrict the license by limiting or reducing the scope of practice.
(8) Otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof of violations of any provisions of this Chapter.
Added by Acts 1972, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1973; Acts 1995, No. 892, §2.
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