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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 1554. Discipline of CAETS

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A. After a hearing held in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the board may deny, suspend, or revoke the certificate of approval held by any technician or impose any other penalty authorized by this Chapter, when it finds that the provisions of this Chapter or any of the rules and regulations adopted by the board are not being complied with or upon the grounds that the certified animal euthanasia technician has:

(1) Failed to carry out his duties.

(2) Abused the use of sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law.

(3) Sold or given sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law for recreational use.

(4) Stolen sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law.

(5) Become a user of sodium pentobarbital or any controlled dangerous substance under state or federal law.

(6) Employed fraud, misrepresentation, or deception in obtaining a certificate of approval.

(7) Been declared insane or incompetent by a court of law.

(8) Been shown to suffer from chronic inebriation or habitual use of drugs.

(9) Been convicted of or entered a plea of nolo contendere to a felony or other offense involving moral turpitude or controlled dangerous substances under state or federal law.

(10) Performed duties of humanely restraining, capturing, or euthanizing animals in an incompetent or grossly negligent manner.

(11) Performed acts of cruelty upon animals.

(12) Violated rules of professional conduct as defined in regulations adopted by the board.

(13) Employed fraud or dishonesty in connection with his practice as a certified animal euthanasia technician.

(14) Abetted anyone in the foregoing activities.

B. In cases of failure to pay the required fees, denial shall be automatic. Any denial, suspension, or revocation shall be subject to review pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

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