LAC 46:LXXXV.816. Disciplinary Proceedings

A. Any registered veterinary technician against whom disciplinary proceedings have been instituted and against whom disciplinary action has been taken by the board pursuant to R.S. 37:1544-1548 and/or the board's rules, shall have rights of review and/or rehearing and/or appeal in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act and §1401 et seq., of the board's rules. B. The board may deny a person’s application for a certificate of approval, or revoke, suspend, place on probation, restrict, and/or reprimand a registered veterinary technician, and/or assess a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each separate offense, when it finds noncompliance with or a violation of the provisions of the Veterinary Practice Act and/or the board’s rules. The sanction shall issue after compliance with notice and a hearing as required by law. C. The Code(s) of Ethics of the AVMA and the NAVTA regarding veterinary technicians registered by the board are hereby adopted as standards of conduct by reference. In the event, the subject Code(s) of Ethics contradict the Veterinary Practice Act and/or the board’s rules, the latter shall govern.