§ 37:1526 — Discipline of licensees

§1526. Discipline of licensees
A. Upon written complaint sworn to by any person, the board may, after a hearing
held pursuant to R.S. 37:1518(A)(5) and by a concurrence of three members, assess a fine
not to exceed the sum of one thousand dollars, revoke or suspend for a specified time the
license of, or otherwise discipline any licensed veterinarian for any of the following reasons:
(1) The employment of fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a license.
(2) Declaration of insanity or incompetency by a court of law.
(3) Chronic inebriety or habitual use of drugs.
(4) The use of any advertising or solicitation which is false, misleading, or is
otherwise deemed unprofessional under regulations adopted by the board.
(5) Conviction or cash compromise of a felony.
(6) Incompetence, gross negligence, or other malpractice in the practice of veterinary
medicine.
(7) Having professional association with or employing any person practicing
veterinary medicine unlawfully.
(8) Fraud or dishonesty in the application or reporting of any test for disease in
animals.
(9) Failure to keep veterinary premises and equipment in a clean and sanitary
condition.
(10) Failure to report, as required by law, or making false report of, any contagious
or infectious disease.
(11) Dishonesty or gross negligence in the inspection of foodstuffs or the issuance
of health or inspection certificates.
(12) Cruelty to animals.
(13) Revocation of a license to practice veterinary medicine by another state,
territory, or district of the United States on grounds other than nonpayment of registration
fee.
(14) Unprofessional conduct as defined in regulations adopted by the board.
(15) Fraud or dishonesty in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine.
B. In addition to the disciplinary action or fines assessed by the board, the board may
assess all costs incurred in connection with the proceedings, including but not limited to
investigator, stenographer, and attorney fees and court costs.

Legislative History

Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1978, No. 68, §1. Acts 1986, No. 466, §1; Acts 1990, No. 472, §1; Acts 1993, No. 720, §1, eff. June 21, 1993; Acts 1999, No. 1369, §1; Acts 2024, No. 644, §1.