LAC 46:XLIV.2101. Terms and Conditions

A. Based upon probable cause, the board may require that the applicant agree to such terms and conditions as the board deems necessary to protect the public health and safety. B. The terms and conditions the board may impose under this rule are: 1. before receiving a license, the applicant must appear before the board to respond to questions regarding the application; 2. when convicted of a crime, the applicant must submit copies of all available court documents (including a certified copy of the judgment, indictment or information and related documents, including police and probation reports). For purposes of these rules, a plea of "nolo contendere" to a crime constitutes a conviction of that crime; 3. the applicant must authorize the board to receive and review all records of the applicant's medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatments; 4. the applicant must submit to mental and physical examination by a board approved physician or psychologist; 5. in the event the board grants the applicant a license, the applicant must agree to limit the scope of his practice in such manner as the board may determine necessary to protect the public health and safety; 6. the applicant must agree to receive alcohol, drug abuse, or psychological counseling; 7. the license to practice massage therapy may be issued subject to probation of up to one year in duration; 8. the applicant's practice of massage therapy must be under the supervision of a board approved licensed massage therapist who may be required to make periodic reports to the board regarding the applicant's competence to practice massage therapy; and 9. such other terms and conditions reasonably designed to protect the public health and safety.