§ 37:1360 — Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Louisiana § 37:1360

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

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§1360. Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
In addition to the powers and duties established in R.S. 37:1270, the Louisiana State
Board of Medical Examiners may do any of the following:
(1) Adopt, revise, and enforce rules and regulations that it deems necessary to ensure
the competency of applicants, the protection of the public, and the proper administration of
this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(2) Approve the license of duly qualified applicants and deny, suspend, revoke, or
place on probation any licensee who acts beyond the scope of practice or engages in
unprofessional conduct.
(3) Conduct hearings on charges calling for the denial, suspension, or revocation of
or the refusal to renew a license.
(4) Adopt fees under its authority pursuant to R.S. 37:1281, for the purpose of
administering the provisions of this Part.
(5)(a) Establish an advisory committee on acupuncture to provide such assistance
as the board may deem necessary or request in the administration of this Part.
(b) The advisory committee may conduct and its members may attend and participate
in a meeting via electronic means in accordance with R.S. 42:17.3.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1975, No. 665, §1; Acts 2016, No. 550, §1; Acts 2022, No. 408, §1.