LAC 46:XLVII.3611. Effect of Violation; Sanctions

A. Any violation of or failure of compliance with the prohibitions and provision of §3613 of this Chapter shall be deemed grounds for disciplinary proceedings against a registered nurse, R.S. 37:921, providing cause for the board to deny, revoke, suspend or otherwise discipline the license of said registered nurse. B. Administrative Sanctions 1. In addition to the sanctions provided for by §3611.A, upon proof of violation of §3605 by a registered nurse, the board shall order a refund of all or any portion of any amounts paid by a patient, and/or by any third-party payor on behalf of a patient, for health care items or services furnished upon a referral by the registered nurse in violation of §3605. The board may order the registered nurse to refund to such patient and/or third-party payor, the legal interest on such payments at the rate prescribed by law calculated from the date on which any such payment was made by the patient and/or third-party payors. 2. In addition to the above, anyone who violates any provisions of this Part may be brought before the board and fined not more than $5,000 for each count or separate offense, plus administrative costs.