Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 2816. Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing; advertisement; reinstatement

(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.

(16) Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 375, § 3.

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.