The Board may deny, restrict, limit, suspend or revoke an LPSP based on the following grounds:
- (1) Fraud or deceit in applying for, procuring or attempting to procure an LPSP.
- (2) Conviction of a crime under any state or federal law relating to any controlled substance.
- (3) Conviction of a crime or offense which affects the ability of the PA, CRNP or CNM to practice with due regard for the health or safety of his or her patients.
- (4) Prescribing a drug or utilizing an LPSP in such a manner as to endanger the health of any patient of the PA, CRNP or CNM or any patient of the supervising, collaborating, or covering physician.
- (5) Suspension or revocation of a DEA registration issued to the PA, CRNP or CNM.
- (6) Unfitness or incompetence due to the use of or dependence on alcohol, chemicals or any mood-altering drug to such an extent as to render the PA, CRNP or CNM unsafe to prescribe or administer drugs.
- (7) Any violation of the requirements of Code of Ala. 1975, §20-2-260 or this Chapter 540-X-20.
- (9) Prescribing any Schedule II controlled substance without a current LPSP.
Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§20-2-50, et. seq.; 20-2-260; 34-24-53.
Editor’s Note: Previous Rule .07 was renumbered to .08 per certification published December 30, 2022; effective February 13, 2023.
History: New Rule: Filed October 16, 2014; effective November 20, 2014. Amended: Published August 31, 2022; effective October 15, 2022.