LAC 46:LIV.383. Failure to Respond or Cooperate with the Board [Formerly §341]

A. Licensees shall cooperate with and assist the board in carrying out its duties. A licensee shall, among other matters: 1. respond or provide information or items requested, respond to a subpoena, comply to a request for a meeting, or complete an evaluation within the time designated by the board or its staff; 2. not attempt to influence the board, its members, staff or agents by means of intimidation, falsehoods or other means prohibited by law; 3. not contact members of the board directly or through others during the pendency of a complaint in an attempt to influence the outcome of an investigation or disciplinary proceeding; and 4. not contact or attempt to contact a complainant or witness for purposes of intimidation or harassment regarding a complaint or an investigation by the board. B. If the Respondent does not respond to the original communication from the board within ten days of a request by the board, a second letter shall be sent to the Respondent by certified mail, return receipt requested, seeking a response by a specified date. C. If the Respondent fails to reply to the board's second request or otherwise fails to cooperate with the board, the board shall record the circumstances of the failure to cooperate and shall notify the Respondent of the date for an Informal Conference or Formal Hearing and that failure to appear and participate may result in action which could eventually lead to suspension or revocation of license, or other appropriate sanctions under the law.