Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.37 – A. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act prohibited by the provisions of this Part, or prohibited
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.37
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners within the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1360.22
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act prohibited by the provisions of this Part, or prohibited by the board by authority of this Part.
B. If it is established that any person has been or is committing any act prohibited by any provision of this Part or prohibited by the board by authority of this Part, the court shall enter a decree enjoining said person from further violation of this Part.
C. In case of violation of any injunction issued in accordance with the provisions of this Part, the court shall try and punish the offender for contempt of court in accordance with law.
Acts 1993, No. 662, §1, eff. June 16, 1993; Acts 2022, No. 271, §2.