LAC 46:LXIII.2115. Effect of Violation

A. Any violation of or failure of compliance with the prohibitions and provisions of §2105 and/or §2111 of this Chapter shall be deemed grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a psychologist, providing cause for the board to deny, revoke, suspend, restrict, refuse to issue or impose probationary or other restrictions on any license held or applied for by a psychologist found guilty of such violation. B. Administrative Sanctions. In addition to the sanctions provided for by §2115.A, the board may order the additional sanctions or penalties described below. 1. Upon proof of a violation of §2105 of this Chapter by a psychologist, the board may order that all or any portion of any amounts paid by a patient, and/or any third-party payer on behalf of the patient, for health care items or services furnished upon a referral by the psychologist in violation of §2105 be refunded by the psychologist to such patient and/or third-party payer together with legal interest on such payment at the rate prescribe by law calculated from the date on which any such payment was made by the patient and/or third-party payers. 2. Upon proof of a violation of §2111 of this Chapter by a psychologist, the board may order a fine of not more than $500 for each count or separate offense, plus administrative costs.