La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXVII-501

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

Section XXVII-501 - Unethical Conduct

A. Unethical conduct shall be determined on the basis of the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, ethical standards of chiropractors, and other provisions included in the Code of Ethics and R.S. 37:2801-2807, specifically, if a chiropractor:

1. has been convicted of a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude; or

2. is using a narcotic or any alcoholic beverage to an extent or in a manner dangerous to himself, any other person or to the public, or to an extent that such use impairs his ability to perform the work of a professional chiropractor with safety to the public; or

3. has impersonated another person holding a license as a chiropractor or allowed another person to use his/her license; or

4. has used any fraud or deception in applying for a license, in renewing a license, or in taking an examination provided for in the act; or

5. has accepted commissions or rebates or other forms of remuneration for referring clients to other persons; or

6. has allowed his/her name or license issued under the act to be used in connection with any person or persons who perform chiropractic services outside of the area of their training, experience or competence; or

7. has willfully or negligently violated the ethical standards of chiropractors subscribed to by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; or

8. has willfully or negligently violated any of the provisions of the Act.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXVII-501

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, LR 10:327 (April 1984), amended LR 13:344 (June 1987), LR 35:955 (May 2009), LR 37:3513 (December 2011).

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