§2186.  Administrative fines

If the department finds that one or more grounds exist for the revocation of a certificate of registration issued under this Chapter, it may, in lieu of revocation, impose a fine upon the provider in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation.  Procedures for the imposition of fines and appeals of such fines shall be governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq.

Acts 1987, No. 483, §1.