§ 37:2816 — Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing; advertisement; reinstatement

§2816. Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing; advertisement; reinstatement
A. After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the board may suspend or revoke any
license or certificate, or impose probationary or any other restrictions on any license or
certificate, issued to any chiropractor for any of the following causes:
(1) Conviction of a crime; however, if such crime is a misdemeanor, suspension or
revocation of licensure shall not extend beyond one year. The board may require successful
completion of remedial and rehabilitative measures as a condition of reinstatement. Such
measures may include but are not limited to counseling, additional continuing education
requirements, and competency evaluation.
(2) Fraud, deceit, or perjury in obtaining a diploma or certificate of licensure.
(3) Habitual drunkenness.
(4) Habitual use of morphine, opium, cocaine, or other drugs having similar effect. (5) Deceiving or defrauding, or attempting to deceive or defraud the public.
(6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain payment for chiropractic services by fraud,
deceit, or perjury.
(7) Incompetency, gross negligence, or gross misconduct in professional activities.
(8) Intentional violation of federal, state, or municipal laws or regulations relative
to contagious and infectious diseases or other public health matters.
(9) Violation of provisions of this Chapter relating to the use of x-ray machines and
procedures.
(10) Engaging in practice of the healing art beyond the scope of the practice of
chiropractic, as defined in this Chapter.
(11) Professional association with an unlicensed practitioner which in any way
furthers or promotes the unlicensed practice of chiropractic.
(12) Holding out to the public the ability to cure a manifestly incurable disease or
guaranteeing any professional service.
(13) Prescribing, dispensing, or administering any medicines or drugs.
(14) Solicitation of professional patronage by misleading, deceptive, or
self-laudatory advertising including that which is misleading, deceptive, or self-laudatory to
the patient, insured, or his insurer.
(15) Using the title "Doctor", "Dr.", or its equivalent, without using the term
"chiropractor", or its equivalent, as a suffix or in connection therewith, under such
circumstances as to induce the belief that the practitioner is entitled to practice any portion
of the healing arts other than chiropractic as defined herein.
B. The board may, as a probationary condition, or as a condition of the reinstatement
of any license or certificate suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of this
Chapter, require the license holder or certificate holder to pay all costs of the board
proceedings, including investigators', stenographers', and attorneys' fees, and to pay a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars. Failure to pay such costs, fees, or fines may result in
refusal of license renewal by the board as provided in R.S. 37:2810(D).
C. Any license or certificate suspended, revoked, or otherwise restricted by the board
may be reinstated by the board.
D. The board's final decision in an adjudication proceeding under this Section, other
than by consent order, agreement, or other informal disposition, shall constitute a public
record, but the board shall have authority and discretion to disclose such disposition to any
person, firm, or corporation with a legitimate interest therein or to the public generally.
E. Any chiropractor whose license has been suspended or revoked may not affiliate
or associate with or be involved in any manner with the practice of chiropractic or the
business of chiropractic for the period of the suspension or revocation.
F.(1) Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent the advertisement by a
licensed chiropractor of the availability of routine chiropractic services and the fees to be
charged therefor.
(2) The Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners shall make rules governing
advertising consistent with state and federal laws.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1974, No. 39, §1. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 268, §1; Acts 1978, No. 635, §1; Acts 1984, No. 404, §1; Acts 1986, No. 231, §1; Acts 1988, No. 94, §1; Acts 1988, No. 590, §1; Acts 1991, No. 1047, §1; Acts 1993, No. 961, §1; Acts 2001, No. 375, §§2 and 3; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.