Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-20-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 540-X-20-.07 - Grounds for Denial, Restriction, Limitation, Suspension or Revocation - Limited Purpose Schedule II (LPSP)

The Board may deny, restrict, limit, suspend or revoke an LPSP based on the following grounds:

(1) Fraud or deceit in applying for, procuring or attempting to procure an LPSP.

(2) Conviction of a crime under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substance.

(3) Conviction of a crime or offense which affects the ability of the PA, CRNP or CNM to practice with due regard for the health or safety of his or her patients.

(4) Prescribing a drug or utilizing an LPSP in such a manner as to endanger the health of any patient of the PA, CRNP or CNM or any patient of the supervising, collaborating, or covering physician.

(5) Suspension or revocation of a DEA registration issued to the PA, CRNP or CNM.

(6) Unfitness or incompetence due to the use of or dependence on alcohol, chemicals or any mood-altering drug to such an extent as to render the PA, CRNP or CNM unsafe to prescribe or administer drugs.

(7) Any violation of the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, § 20-2-260 or this Chapter 540-X-20.

(9) Prescribing any Schedule II controlled substance without a current LPSP.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 540-X-20-.07

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2014, eff. 11/20/2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2022, eff. 10/15/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 20-2-50, et. seq.; 20-2-260; 34-24-53.