Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3075 – Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3075
- Board: means the State Board of Electrolysis Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3051
- Electrologist: means any person who for compensation practices electrolysis for the permanent removal of hair, except a physician licensed to practice medicine who performs electrolysis in his practice or a person who engages, on behalf of a manufacturer or distributor, solely in demonstrating the use of any machine or other article for the purpose of sale, without charge to the person who is the subject of the demonstration. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3051
- Electrolysis: means the process by which hair is removed from the normal skin by the application of an electric current to the hair root by means of a needle or needles being inserted into the hair follicle, whether the process employs direct electric current or short wave alternating electric current. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3051
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
A. After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the board may suspend or revoke any license or certificate issued to any electrologist for any of the following causes:
(1) Conviction of a crime.
(2) Fraud, deceit, or perjury in obtaining a diploma or certificate of licensure.
(3) Habitual drunkenness.
(4) Habitual use of morphine, opium, cocaine, or other drugs having similar effect.
(5) Deceiving or defrauding or attempting to deceive or defraud the public.
(6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain payment for electrolic services by fraud, deceit, or perjury.
(7) Incompetency, gross negligence, or gross misconduct in professional activities.
(8) Intentional violation of federal, state, or municipal laws or regulations relative to contagious and infectious diseases or other public health matters.
B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent a licensed practitioner from mailing educational material to his patients or the dissemination of educational material approved by electrolysis societies or associations and the board.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 748, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.