2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 - Professions and Occupations
RS 37:2662 - Disciplinary action

§2662. Disciplinary action

            A. Any individual licensed or registered pursuant to this Chapter may have his 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 or registration by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts.

            (3) Has engaged in negligent 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) Under the influence of 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. It shall be unlawful for any individual to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology or the practice of audiology unless currently licensed or registered to practice pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. The individual engaging in unlicensed practice shall be subject to a cease and desist order or disciplinary action by the board, as appropriate, and as provided for in Subsection C of this Section.

            C. When the board is authorized to discipline an individual, the board may impose, separately or in combination, any of the following disciplinary actions:

            (1) Refuse to issue or renew a license or registration.

            (2) Issue a public letter of reprimand or concern.

            (3) Require restitution of costs and expenses, not to include attorney 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 or registration.

            (7) Restrict the license by limiting or reducing the scope of practice.

            (8) Otherwise discipline a licensee or registrant upon proof of violations of any provisions of this Chapter.

            (9) Issue a consent agreement and order.

            Added by Acts 1972, No. 260, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1973; Acts 1995, No. 892, §2; Acts 2017, No. 302, §1.