Final order of Board; disciplinary actions available to Board; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.
1. Any member of the Board who was not a member of the investigative committee, if one was appointed, may participate in the final order of the Board. If the Board, after a formal hearing, determines that a violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Board has occurred, it shall issue and serve on the person charged an order, in writing, containing its findings and any sanctions imposed by the Board. If the Board determines that no violation has occurred, it shall dismiss the charges, in writing, and notify the person that the charges have been dismissed.
2. If the Board finds that a violation has occurred, it may by order:
(a) Place the person on probation for a specified period on any of the conditions specified in the order.
(b) Administer to the person a public reprimand.
(c) Limit the practice of the person or exclude a method of treatment from the scope of his practice.
(d) Suspend the license of the person for a specified period or until further order of the Board.
(e) Revoke the license of the person to practice homeopathic medicine.
(f) Require the person to participate in a program to correct a dependence upon alcohol or a controlled substance, or any other impairment.
(g) Require supervision of the person’s practice.
(h) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $10,000.
(i) Require the person to perform community service without compensation.
(j) Require the person to take a physical or mental examination or an examination of his competence to practice homeopathic medicine.
(k) Require the person to fulfill certain training or educational requirements.
3. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.
4. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Last modified: February 27, 2006