LAC 46:XLV.11105. Investigation

A. Upon receipt of information, by complaint, report, or otherwise coming to its attention, which, if established as true, would constitute legal cause under the law for the revocation, suspension, or the imposition of probation on the license, certification, or permit of a licensee, the committee may designate one or more of its members, employees, or agents as "investigating officers," to conduct such investigation or inquiry as they may deem appropriate to determine whether there is probable cause to initiate formal administrative proceedings against the subject licensee. To obtain evidence of violations of the law or otherwise to aid in an investigation, investigating officers may request that the board issue and serve investigative subpoenas to obtain documents or sworn testimony by deposition. B. Except to the extent that disclosure of an investigation to the subject licensee would, in the judgment of the investigating officers, prejudice the investigation, notice of the initiation and pendency of an investigation, stating the nature and basis of the information prompting the investigation, shall promptly be given in writing to the subject licensee, who shall be requested and given an opportunity to respond to the complaint or other information giving rise to the investigation.