La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXVII-519

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XXVII-519 - Informal Inquiry Procedures

A. The licensee shall be given adequate prior notice of the informal inquiry and possible hearing of the issues to be discussed. Adequate notice includes:

1. informing the licensee in writing that a complaint has been filed;

2. a short and plain statement of the nature of the complaint;

3. a reference to the particular sections of the statutes, rules, and/or ethical standards of the board which appear to have been involved;

4. copies of the law and the rules and regulations of the board; and

5. a request for the licensee's cooperation in obtaining a full understanding of the circumstances which led to the allegation.

B. The licensee is requested to provide, within 30 days, a written statement giving the licensee's view of the situation which is the subject of the complaint so that the board may be cognizant of all relevant aspects of the case.

1. Evaluating the findings of the informal inquiry. Upon receipt of a reply from the licensee, the board shall review the information and determine if a violation may have occurred, and if so, what standard(s) have been violated.

2. If the determination of the board is that the issues raised by the complainant would constitute a violation of standards, the board shall then determine whether:

a. further investigation by correspondence is indicated;

b. further investigation by an informal hearing is indicated; or

c. institution of formal hearing procedures is indicated.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXVII-519

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, LR 10:327 (April 1984), amended LR 13:345 (June 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2816.