LAC 52:I.803. Panel Recommendation; Procedure

A. If the board elects to sit in panels and an investigation is ordered by the board, once the investigation is completed and the report reviewed by the panel, the panel shall make a recommendation to the board that: 1. further investigation is necessary; 2. charges should be filed; 3. a consent opinion should be offered; or 4. the file should be closed in order to serve the public interest or because no violation occurred. B. After receiving the panel's recommendation, the board shall determine whether to accept the panel's recommendation or to take such other action as it deems appropriate.