State v. Smith

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

The primary issue presented in this case is the validity of an order issued by a hearing officer of the State Department of Commerce and Economic Development which imposed significant conditions on the appellee’s right to practice his profession of oral surgery pending the outcome of license revocation proceedings before the State Board of Dental Examiners. We find the provisions of the order prohibiting Dr. Smith from administering general anesthesia and requiring him to maintain detailed patient records to be valid. The other provisions are held invalid as exceeding…