§ 16-61. Definitions.

Pain management clinic or clinic . a publicly or privately owned facility which primarily engages in the treatment of pain by prescribing narcotic medications.

Physician. An individual who:

(1)

Possesses a current, unrestricted license from the board to practice medicine in Louisiana;

(2)

During the course of his practice has not been denied the privilege of prescribing, dispensing, administering, supplying, or selling any controlled dangerous substance; and

(3)

During the course of his practice has not had board action taken against his medical license as a result of dependency on drugs or alcohol.

Primarily engaged. the majority of patients, 51 percent or more of the patients seen on any day a clinic is in operation, are issued a narcotic prescription for the treatment of chronic non-malignant pain. A physician who in the course of his practice, treats patients with chronic pain, shall not be considered primarily engaged in the treatment of chronic non-malignant pain by prescribing narcotic medications provided that the physician:

(1)

Treats patients within their areas of specialty and who utilizes other treatment modalities in conjunction with narcotic medications;

(2)

Is certified by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties, or is eligible for certification based upon his completion of an ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) certified residency training program;

(3)

Holds medical staff privileges that are in good standing at a hospital in this state; and

(4)

holds current federal and Louisiana controlled substance licenses.

(Ord. No. 3522, (16-46), 1-27-2009)