Any complaint received by the board concerning a person who is the holder of a license or permit issued pursuant to sections 334.800 to 334.930 or any complaint regarding any professional practice regulated by sections 334.800 to 334.930 shall be recorded as received and the date received. The board:

(1) Shall investigate all complaints concerning alleged violations of the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930 or if there are grounds for the suspension, revocation or refusal to issue any license or permit. The board may employ investigators who shall investigate complaints and make inspections and any inquiries as, in the judgment of the board, are appropriate to enforce the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930;

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 334.910

  • board: means the state board of registration for the healing arts in the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 334.020
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Subpoena duces tecum: A command to a witness to produce documents.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(2) May issue subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum in order to cause any licensee, permit holder or any other person to produce records or to appear as a witness pursuant to any investigation or proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930;

(3) May, in lieu of or in addition to any remedy provided in this section, file a petition in the name of the state asking a court to issue a restraining order, an injunction or a writ of mandamus against any person who is, or has been, violating any of the provisions of sections 334.800 to 334.930 or any lawful rule, order or subpoena of the department or the board;

(4) May, if the evidence supports such action, cause a complaint to be filed with the administrative hearing commission as provided in chapter 621 against any holder of any license or permit issued pursuant to sections 334.800 to 334.930.

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