Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXXX - Substance Abuse Counselors
Chapter 9 - Disciplinary Procedures
Section LXXX-903 - Disciplinary Process and Procedures

A. These rules and regulations are designed to supplement and effectuate the applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq., regarding the disciplinary process and procedures and are not intended to amend or repeal the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. To the extent any of these rules and regulations are in conflict therewith, the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act shall govern.

B. A disciplinary proceeding, including the formal hearing, is less formal than a judicial proceeding. It is not subject to strict rules and technicalities but must be conducted in accordance with considerations of fair play and constitutional requirements of due process.

C. The purpose of a disciplinary hearing is to determine contested issues of law and fact; whether the person committed certain acts or omissions and, if so, whether those acts or omissions violate the Addictive Disorders Practice Act, a rule or regulation of the ADRA, the Code of Ethics, or prior final decisions and/or consent orders involving the holder, or applicant; and to determine the appropriate disciplinary action.