If it is the decision of the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, after considering all the testimony presented, that the defendant is guilty as charged, it shall be the duty of the Board and the Board shall have the power to revoke the license of the defendant, and the defendant's rights to practice medicine and surgery. The Board, however, may suspend a license for a definite period of time during which suspension the holder of such suspended license shall not be entitled to practice medicine and surgery thereunder. If during suspension, the defendant practiced medicine or surgery or has been guilty of any act of unprofessional conduct, as herein defined, the Board may revoke the license of such licensee. Provided, that the Board shall have power to place the licensee upon probation for any period of time not less than one (1) year, nor more than five (5) years, provided that on second offense the period of probation may be for an indefinite period of time, during which time the licensee's conduct will be kept under observation. Provided further, that the Board may impose on the defendant as a condition of any suspension or probation, that the defendant attend and produce evidence of successful completion of a specific term of education, residency or training in enumerated fields and/or institutions as ordered by the Board based on the facts of the case. Said education, residency or training shall be at the expense of the defendant. Provided further, that the Board may impose such other disciplinary actions as provided for in Section 509.1 of this title. Provided further, that at the end of any term of suspension imposed by the Board, the applicant for reinstatement shall show to the Board successful completion of all conditions and requirements imposed by the Board and eligibility for reinstatement.

Added by Laws 1923, SB 148, c. 59, p. 109, § 26, emerg. eff. March 31, 1923; Amended by Laws 1963, SB 106, c. 200, § 1, emerg. eff. June 10, 1963; Amended by Laws 1987, HB 1478, c. 118, § 26, emerg. eff. July 1, 1987; Amended by Laws 1994, HB 2123, c. 323, § 29, emerg. eff. July 1, 1994; Amended by Laws 1995, SB 87, c. 211, § 7, eff. November 1, 1995.