2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 37 - Professions and Occupations
TITLE 37 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 1. DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
- §37:1. Definitions
- §37:2. Department of Occupational Standards established
- §37:3. Organization of the department
- §37:4. Head of department
- §37:5. Appointment of director; qualifications
- §37:6. Boards of the department; compensation of members
- §37:7. Divisions and subordinate units of the department
- §37:8. Plan for departmental procedure and operation; standard practice instructions
- §37:9. Rules and regulations
- §37:10. Powers of director as to employees and their duties
- §37:11. Functions of the department; exceptions
- §37:12. Exercise of departmental functions
- §37:13. Examining staff; advisory committees; field force
- §37:14. Fees; expenses
- §37:15. Reports of governor and director
CHAPTER 1-A. PROFESSIONS AND
OCCUPATIONS IN GENERAL
- §37:21. Limitations on disciplinary proceedings by professional or occupational boards and commissions
- §37:21.1. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 4, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.
- §37:22. Identification of health care providers
- §37:23. Application for license, permit, certificate; social security number required
- §37:23.1. Licenses, permits, or certificates for individuals with an ADA-recognized disorder
- §37:23.2. Internet publication of certain information concerning permits and licenses; information required to be published; manner of publication
- §37:23.3. Prohibited agreements and actions of professional licensing boards and commissions
- §37:23.4. Waiver of licensing fees; payment plans
CHAPTER 1-B. SUICIDE ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION, TREATMENT,
AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING
- §37:24. Licensing provisions; professionals
- §37:25. Continuing education
- §37:26. Model list of training programs; development; interpretation and construction of Chapter
- §37:27. Definitions
CHAPTER 1-C. LICENSES FOR EX-OFFENDERS
- §37:31. Short title
- §37:32. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 486, §2.
- §37:33. License; pre-application eligibility determination
- §37:34. License; notice; final denial
- §37:35. License; information for applicants
- §37:36. Records; reports; exemptions
CHAPTER 1-D. OCCUPATIONAL BOARD COMPLIANCE ACT
- §37:41. Short title
- §37:42. Legislative policy
- §37:43. Definitions
- §37:44. State policy for promulgated occupational regulations
- §37:45. Occupational Licensing Review Commission
- §37:46. Nonapplicablity
- §37:47. Interpretation
CHAPTER 2. ACCOUNTANTS
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §37:71. Short title
- §37:72. Legislative findings and purpose
- §37:73. Definitions
- §37:74. State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana; powers and duties
- §37:74.1. Fees
- §37:75. Qualifications for a certificate as a certified public accountant
- §37:76. Issuance and renewal of certificates and maintenance of competency
- §37:77. Firm permits to practice; attest experience; peer review; exceptions
- §37:77.1. Firm permits to practice; single-owner firms; death of owner
- §37:78. Appointment of secretary of state as agent for nonresidents
- §37:79. Enforcement against holders of certificates, permits, and privileges
- §37:80. Investigations
- §37:81. Hearings by the board
- §37:82. Reinstatement of licenses
- §37:83. Unlawful acts
- §37:84. Injunctions against unlawful acts; criminal penalties
- §37:85. Single act evidence of practice
- §37:86. Confidential communications
- §37:87. Licensee's working papers; client records
- §37:88. Accounting and review services for governmental entities
- §37:89. Right of licensees to discard documents three years after completion of engagement
- §37:90. Accounting documents sent out of state by the insurance commissioner
- §37:91. Privity of contract
- §37:92. Prescriptive and peremptive period
- §37:93. Proportionate liability
- §37:94. Substantial equivalency
- §37:95. Legislative auditor
PART II. REVIEW PANELS
- §37:101. Special definitions
- §37:102. Review of claims against certified public accountants or firms
- §37:103. Dismissal of request for review
- §37:104. Duties of the society
- §37:105. Actions against certified public accountants; review panel required; suspension of prescription
- §37:106. Failure to render a written opinion
- §37:107. Waiver of review panel
- §37:108. Assertion of exceptions or defenses
- §37:109. Public accountant review panel; composition; selection of attorney member
- §37:110. Duties of the attorney of the review panel
- §37:111. Selection of certified public accountants to serve on review panel
- §37:112. Qualifications of certified public accountant members of the review panel; selection
- §37:113. Notification of names and addresses of members of review panel; oath
- §37:114. Right to request court order requiring compliance
- §37:115. Panelists; prohibited conduct
- §37:116. Evidence submitted to review panel
- §37:117. Right to question the review panel
- §37:118. Right of review panel to procure information
- §37:119. Authority of review panel to express an expert opinion
- §37:120. Admissibility of opinions as evidence; immunity of panelist from liability
- §37:121. Compensation; payment of costs
- §37:122. Submission of report
- §37:123. Failure of review panel to carry out its duties
- §37:124. Legal interest
- §37:125. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 214, §2.
CHAPTER 3. ARCHITECTS
- §37:141. Policy and definitions
- §37:142. Board appointed by governor; removal
- §37:143. Term of office
- §37:144. Powers, authority, and domicile of board
- §37:145. Architects; requirements for; certificate; continuing education
- §37:146. Examination before board; qualifications
- §37:146.1. Licensing; architecture
- §37:147. Rules governing examinations
- §37:148. Examinations; persons exempt
- §37:149. Fees
- §37:150. Renewal of license; renewal fees
- §37:151. Roster of architects to be published annually
- §37:152. Use of title "architect"; seal or stamp
- §37:153. Board; disciplinary actions; revocation; suspension; probation; reprimand; admonishment; fine
- §37:154. Violations and penalties
- §37:155. Exemptions
- §37:156. Suits by board; injunction
- §37:157. Annual report
- §37:158. Firm practice; licensure; promulgation of rules and regulation
CHAPTER 4. ATTORNEYS
- §37:211. Louisiana State Bar Association; recognition of association by legislature
- §37:212. "Practice of law" defined
- §37:213. Persons, professional associations, professional corporations, and limited liability companies entitled to practice law; penalty for unlawful practice
- §37:213.1. Unauthorized practice of law; civil damages; prescription
- §37:214. Visiting attorneys of other states; reciprocity
- §37:215. Procedure by visiting attorney for recognition in Louisiana courts under reciprocity rule
- §37:216. Filing of pleadings by visiting attorney under reciprocity rule; proofs required by clerk
- §37:217. Liability of attorney to client for neglect; costs
- §37:218. Contract for fee based on proportion of subject matter; stipulation concerning compromise, discontinuance, or settlement
- §37:219. Unlawful payments by attorneys; unlawful solicitation of employment for legal practitioners; penalty
- §37:220. Confidentiality, immunity; loss prevention programs
- §37:221. Bar Committee on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program; privilege, confidentiality, and immunity
- §37:222. Limitation of liability; structured settlements; funding; "good faith" investments
- §37:223. Advertisements for legal services
CHAPTER 5. BARBERS
- §37:341. Board of Barber Examiners
- §37:342. Officers of board
- §37:343. Seal of board
- §37:344. Quorum
- §37:345. Compensation and expenses of board
- §37:346. Employment of assistants; qualifications
- §37:347. Salaries and expenses; how payable
- §37:348. Practice of barbering defined
- §37:349. Certificate of registration required for barbers; students excepted; apprenticeship certificates
- §37:350. Persons exempt
- §37:351. Employment of barbers
- §37:352. Operation of barber shop; advertising; barber poles
- §37:353. Registration of barber shops; inspection; fees
- §37:354. Qualifications for certificate to practice barbering
- §37:355. Barber college defined
- §37:356. Certificate of registration for barber college required
- §37:357. Application for barber college certificate; board hearing; inspection
- §37:358. Student ages
- §37:359. Separate barber college locations; facilities in same central area as college
- §37:360. Proof that establishment of new barber college will not be detrimental to public welfare; necessity; factors
- §37:361. Qualifications of college; entrance requirements and curriculum; sign
- §37:362. Instructors; certificate of registration required
- §37:363. Instructor's certificates; application; qualifications
- §37:364. Extension of time for completing course of instruction; application
- §37:365. Applications for examination
- §37:366. Examination of applicants; notice
- §37:367. Issuance of certificate of registration
- §37:368. Permits for barbers pending examination
- §37:369. Out-of-state registered barbers; qualifications for examination; reciprocity
- §37:370. Display of certificate of registration
- §37:371. Expiration of certificates; renewals
- §37:372. Grounds for refusing, suspending, or revoking certificates
- §37:373. Notice of charges; hearing; subpoena; witnesses and evidence
- §37:374. Record of proceedings
- §37:375. Fees
- §37:376. Barber Examiners Board Fund
- §37:377. Report to governor
- §37:378. Obtaining certificate by fraud
- §37:379. Using barber shop for residence or other business
- §37:380. Rules of operation of shops and schools
- §37:381. Powers of the board; rules and regulations
- §37:382. Rules and orders; posting and service
- §37:383. Reports
- §37:384. Inspection of shops and schools by board
- §37:385. Information not to be divulged
- §37:386. Disobedience of board order or subpoena; court proceedings
- §37:387. Compensation of subpoena-server and of witnesses
- §37:388. Review of board's orders
- §37:389. Enforcement of Chapter through court action
- §37:389.1. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:390. Expenses of administration
- §37:391. Construction of Chapter
- §37:392. Penalty
- §37:393. §§393 to 397 Repealed by Acts 1984, No. 238, §2.
CHAPTER 6. LOUISIANA COSMETOLOGY ACT
PART I. LICENSING AND REGULATION IN GENERAL
- §37:491. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:492. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:493. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:494. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 816, §3.
- §37:495. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:496. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:497. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:498. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:499. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:499.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:500. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:501. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:501.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:502. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:502.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:503. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:503.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:504. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:504.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:504.2. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:505. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:506. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:506.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:507. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:508. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:509. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:509.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:510. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:511. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:512. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:513. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:514. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:515. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:516. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:517. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:518. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:519. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:520. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:521. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
PART II. REGULATION OF TRADE AND SCHOOLS
- §37:541. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:542. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:543. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:544. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:545. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:546. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:547. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:548. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:549. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:550. Repealed by Acts 1981, No. 701, §4, eff. July 23, 1981.
- §37:551. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:552. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:553. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:554. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:555. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
- §37:556. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 907, §3, eff. June 26, 2001.
CHAPTER 6-A. LOUISIANA COSMETOLOGY ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
PART II. LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY
- §37:571. Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology; creation; domicile; membership
- §37:572. Qualifications of board members; recusal from certain transactions
- §37:573. Compensation and expenses of board members
- §37:574. Organization of board; meetings; quorum
- §37:575. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:576. Executive director
- §37:577. Information not to be divulged
- §37:578. Cosmetologists' Board Fund
PART III. CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION AND FEES
- §37:581. Unlawful practice; exemptions
- §37:582. Qualifications for certificate as a registered cosmetologist, esthetician, or manicurist; out-of-state licensees
- §37:583. Qualifications for certificate as a registered teacher; continuing education
- §37:584. Certificates of temporary registration; special permits
- §37:585. Examination team
- §37:586. Examination of applicants
- §37:587. Certification of records
- §37:588. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 271, §2.
- §37:589. Certificates of registration for managers
- §37:590. Renewal of certificates of registration
- §37:591. Requirements for certification as a beauty shop or salon
- §37:591.1. Mobile salons
- §37:592. Employment of cosmetologists; independent contractors
- §37:593. Booth rental permits
- §37:594. Application for school certificate of registration; change of location; change of ownership
- §37:594.1. Postsecondary schools
- §37:595. Requirements for schools
- §37:596. Satellite classrooms; school of cosmetology; guidelines
- §37:597. Display of certificate of registration
- §37:598. Records
- §37:599. Fees
PART IV. DISCIPLINE
- §37:600. Grounds for denial, suspension, summary suspension, or revocation of a certificate of registration
- §37:601. Fines
- §37:602. Investigation; notice and hearing
- §37:603. Subpoenas; witnesses; production of records
- §37:604. Violations; penalties
- §37:605. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:606. Unlicensed persons; cease and desist orders; injunctive relief
- §37:607. Review of board orders
CHAPTER 7. PODIATRY
- §37:611. Definitions
- §37:612. License required, examining board
- §37:613. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:614. Reexamination
- §37:615. Designation of licensee
- §37:616. Issuance of certificate
- §37:617. Other state certificates of examination
- §37:618. Temporary permits
- §37:619. Record of certificate
- §37:620. Compensation and expenses of members of board or committee
- §37:621. Renewals
- §37:622. Fees
- §37:623. Proof of license
- §37:624. Causes for refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of licenses, permits, and certificates
- §37:625. Injunctions
- §37:626. Persons exempt
- §37:627. Penalties
- §37:628. Conflict
- §37:629. Advisory committee; meetings
CHAPTER 8. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND
PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING
- §37:681. General provisions
- §37:682. Definitions
- §37:683. Board; appointments; terms
- §37:684. Qualification of board members
- §37:685. Compensation and expenses
- §37:686. Removal of members for cause
- §37:687. Organization and meetings
- §37:688. Powers of the board
- §37:689. Firms
- §37:690. Receipts and disbursements
- §37:691. Records and reports
- §37:692. Roster
- §37:693. Requirements for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor, and for certification as an engineer intern or land surveyor intern
- §37:694. Application for licensure or certification; fees
- §37:695. Examinations
- §37:696. Certificates and licenses; seals and stamps
- §37:697. Expiration and renewals
- §37:697.1. Continuing professional development for professional engineers and land surveyors
- §37:698. Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure
- §37:699. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 279, §9.
- §37:700. Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure
- §37:701. Public and private work; application of provisions
- §37:702. Saving clause
- §37:703. Transitional provisions
CHAPTER 8-A. PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS
- §37:711.1. Short title
- §37:711.2. Definitions
- §37:711.3. Application of Chapter
- §37:711.4. Board; appointments; terms
- §37:711.5. Qualifications of board members
- §37:711.6. Compensation and expenses
- §37:711.7. Organization and meetings
- §37:711.8. Powers of the board
- §37:711.9. Receipts and disbursements
- §37:711.10. Records and reports
- §37:711.11. Rosters and lists
- §37:711.12. License required; exemptions
- §37:711.13. Application for licensure or certification; fees
- §37:711.14. Examinations
- §37:711.15. License eligibility
- §37:711.16. Qualifying work experience
- §37:711.17. Reciprocal license
- §37:711.18. Temporary license
- §37:711.19. Issuance of license
- §37:711.20. Expiration and renewals; fees
- §37:711.21. Continuing professional development for professional geoscientists
- §37:711.22. Seal
- §37:711.23. Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure
- §37:711.24. Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure
CHAPTER 9. DENTISTS
- §37:751. Definitions; licensure; presumption; short title
- §37:752. Exemptions from license
- §37:753. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; appointment of members; term of office; vacancies; nominating meetings; quorum; domicile
- §37:754. Organization of the board; seal; records; meetings
- §37:755. Compensation of members
- §37:756. Receipts and disbursements of board
- §37:757. Patient records
- §37:758. Affiliation with American Association of Dental Examiners and other associations
- §37:759. Report of board
- §37:760. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:761. Requirements of applicants for dental license
- §37:761.1. Retired volunteer dental license; issuance; applicant's requirements; limitation of liability; denial; violations; status change; continuing dental education
- §37:762. Licenses; data on
- §37:763. Application for or acceptance of license or permit; waiver of personal privileges; conditions for surrender of license; certification or registration
- §37:763.1. Criminal history record information
- §37:764. Dental hygienist; application for license
- §37:764.1. Retired volunteer dental hygienist license; issuance; applicant's requirements; limitation of liability; denial; violations; status change; continuing education
- §37:765. Examination of dental hygienist; issuance of license
- §37:766. Dental hygienists, employment; operations limited
- §37:767. Duplicate certificates; issuance
- §37:768. Licensure by credentials
- §37:769. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 1358, §2.
- §37:770. Renewals; requirements
- §37:771. Right to use title
- §37:771.1. Dentist fees; discount to an uninsured individual; effect on a dentist's contracted reimbursement amount
- §37:772. Anesthetics and prescriptions; patient histories and examinations
- §37:773. State and municipal regulations
- §37:774. Practice under name of licensee; full disclosure required
- §37:775. Unprofessional conduct defined
- §37:776. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental license; expungement of first-time advertising offenses
- §37:777. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or imposition of restrictions of dental hygienist license
- §37:778. Board to hear charges against dentists, dental hygienists, and any person practicing dentistry
- §37:779. Filing of administrative complaint or charge; appointment of committee to hear charge; quorum
- §37:780. Hearing; notice; penalty; interest
- §37:781. Issuance of subpoenas; production of patient records; maintenance of confidentiality
- §37:782. Authority to contract for and employ necessary personnel; purchase of immovable property
- §37:783. Reinstatement or reissuance of license
- §37:784. Persons whose license suspended or revoked prohibited from practicing
- §37:785. Criminal actions and injunctions simultaneous with administrative proceedings before board
- §37:786. Judicial review of adjudication
- §37:786.1. Stay of board decision
- §37:787. Duty of attorney general
- §37:788. Violations
- §37:789. Penalties; cease and desist orders
- §37:790. Forgery; penalty
- §37:791. Protected action and communication
- §37:792. Dental x-ray functions by dental assistants; qualifications
- §37:792.1. Duties of a dental assistant and an expanded duty dental assistant
- §37:793. Nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia; enteral moderate sedation; parenteral sedation; deep sedation; general anesthesia; definitions; permits; credentials; reporting; fees; limitations; exceptions
- §37:794. Dispensing and administering controlled substances; records
- §37:795. Fees and costs
- §37:796. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office
- §37:796.1. Requirements to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office; permit; hold harmless
- §37:797. Employment or contracting with certain nonprofit entities
- §37:798. Direct primary care agreement with a dental practice
CHAPTER 10. EMBALMING AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §37:831. Definitions
- §37:832. Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors; appointments; terms of office
- §37:833. Domicile of the board
- §37:834. Filling of vacancies on board; failure to qualify
- §37:835. Certificate of appointment
- §37:836. Oath of office
- §37:837. Election of officers
- §37:838. Salary and expenses of members of board
- §37:839. Quorum
- §37:840. Powers and duties of the board; rules and regulations
- §37:841. Certificates issued under the State Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing, etc.
- §37:842. Minimum qualifications for license
- §37:843. Registration and display of certificate
- §37:844. Renewals
- §37:845. Fees
- §37:846. Refusal to grant or renew licenses; revocation or suspension; grounds; hearings
- §37:847. Hearings; subpoenas
- §37:848. Unlawful practice
- §37:849. Injunction proceedings
- §37:850. Penalty
- §37:851. Exemptions
- §37:852. Funeral home limousines
- §37:853. Identification of caskets; promulgation of rules
- §37:854. Continuing education; requirements; enforcement; exemptions; course approval; provider approval; recordkeeping; fees
- §37:855. Right to arrange funeral goods and services
PART II. PRENEED FUNERAL PLANS
- §37:861. Preneed funeral plans
- §37:862. Preneed funeral contracts
- §37:863. Substitution of guaranteed funeral goods and services
- §37:864. Cancellation of preneed funeral contracts
- §37:865. Restriction on use or disposition of funds
- §37:866. Penalties
- §37:867. Applicability
PART III. CREMATORY AND CREMATION REGULATION
- §37:871. Unlawful practice; exception
- §37:872. Qualifications for licensure of a crematory retort operator; exception; compliance with other regulations
- §37:873. Requirements for licensure of a crematory authority; location of crematory; compliance with other regulations
- §37:874. Annual renewal of licenses
- §37:875. Fees
- §37:876. Authorizing agent; notarial testaments and notarized declarations
- §37:877. Authorization to arrange cremation; authorization to cremate; refusal to arrange a cremation; refusal to cremate
- §37:878. Cremation containers
- §37:879. Cremation procedures; pacemakers; cremation retorts; refusal to accept a cremation container; unauthorized persons in crematory; simultaneous cremation of the human remains of multiple persons; cremation residue; packaging and delivery of cremated human remains
- §37:880. Disposition of cremated human remains; refusal to release cremated human remains; prohibited activities
- §37:881. Refusal to grant or renew licenses; revocation or suspension; grounds; hearings
- §37:882. Violations; penalties; hearings; subpoenas
- §37:883. Liability; authorizing agent; funeral director, funeral establishment, and crematory authority; refusal to arrange or perform a cremation; refusal to release cremated human remains
- §37:884. Administration; promulgation of rules and regulations by board and crematory authorities
- §37:885. Prearranged or prepaid cremation services
CHAPTER 11. NURSES
PART I. REGISTERED NURSES
- §37:911. Legislative findings; intent; purpose of Part
- §37:912. Effectiveness of Part; exceptions
- §37:913. Definitions
- §37:914. Louisiana State Board of Nursing; appointment of members; term of office; vacancy; officers; compensation
- §37:915. Removal of board members
- §37:916. Qualifications of board members
- §37:917. Composition of board
- §37:918. Duties and powers of the board
- §37:919. Domicile of board
- §37:920. Licensure; qualifications; examination; renewal; temporary permits
- §37:920.1. Louisiana State Board of Nursing; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:921. Grounds for disciplinary proceedings
- §37:922. Hearings by board
- §37:923. Appeal from board decision
- §37:924. Temporary restraining order
- §37:925. Violations; penalty
- §37:926. Prosecutions by board
- §37:927. Fees
- §37:928. Disposition of Funds
- §37:929. Exceptions
- §37:930. Anesthetics; authority to administer; penalty
- §37:931. Civil immunity; certain persons
- §37:932. Collection of criminal evidence
- §37:933. Distributing medications in public health clinics
- §37:934. Prepayment and post-payment utilization review
- §37:935. Anesthetics; authority of registered nurses
PART II. PRACTICAL NURSES
- §37:961. Definitions
- §37:962. Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners; method of appointment
- §37:963. Domicile of board
- §37:964. Terms of members
- §37:965. Vacancies on board
- §37:966. Meetings; quorum
- §37:967. Officers of the board
- §37:968. Compensation of members; expenses
- §37:969. Duties and powers of the board
- §37:969.1. Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:970. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:971. Examination; licensing
- §37:972. Licensing by endorsement
- §37:973. Renewals
- §37:974. Reinstatement of license
- §37:975. Retirement from practice
- §37:976. Schools of practical nursing; application; hearings
- §37:977. Fees
- §37:978. Violations; penalties
- §37:979. Exemptions
PART III. EDUCATION OF NURSES AND
OTHER TECHNICAL PERSONNEL
SUBPART A. EDUCATIONAL FUNDING
- §37:1001. Contracts for nurses' education programs and for education of other technical personnel
- §37:1002. Scholarships
- §37:1003. Approval of financial agreements by commissioner of administration
- §37:1004. Ratification of prior scholarships and stipends
SUBPART B. ARTICULATED CURRICULA
SUBPART C. NURSING SUPPLY AND DEMAND COUNCIL
PART IV. STIPENDIARY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
- §37:1011. Purpose of Part
- §37:1012. Definitions
- §37:1013. Eligibility
- §37:1014. Establishment of program
- §37:1015. Procedure for applications
- §37:1016. Stipends
- §37:1017. Procedure and stipends for nonfaculty applications
PART V. NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT
- §37:1018. Nurse Licensure Compact; adoption
- §37:1019. Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator
- §37:1020. Implementation; rulemaking
CHAPTER 11-A. MEDICATION ATTENDANTS AND
DIRECT SERVICE WORKERS
PART I. MEDICATION ATTENDANTS
- §37:1021. Applicability
- §37:1022. Drugs which may be administered
- §37:1023. Drug administration course; certification of medication attendants; rules; instructor training courses; fees
- §37:1024. Authorized and prohibited functions of medication attendants
- §37:1025. Qualifications of applicants to the drug administration course
PART I-A. MEDICATION ATTENDANTS IN LICENSED LONG-TERM CARE
FACILITIES
- §37:1026.1. Purpose
- §37:1026.2. Applicability
- §37:1026.3. Definitions
- §37:1026.4. Medication attendants
- §37:1026.5. Authorized and prohibited functions of medication attendants
- §37:1026.6. Promulgation of rules and regulations
- §37:1026.7. Medication administration course; qualifications of applicants
- §37:1026.8. Registry
- §37:1026.9. Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 50, §3.
PART II. DIRECT SERVICE WORKERS
- §37:1031. Applicability
- §37:1032. Authorized procedures
- §37:1033. Required training
- §37:1034. Termination of authorization
CHAPTER 12. OPTOMETRY
- §37:1041. Legislative declaration; statement of purpose; definitions; scope of practice
- §37:1042. Louisiana State Board of Optometry Examiners; appointment; terms of members; protected action and communication
- §37:1043. Oath of office
- §37:1044. Removal of members
- §37:1045. Officers; meetings; quorum
- §37:1046. Fees; compensation; expenses; staff
- §37:1047. Records; receipts and disbursements
- §37:1048. Powers of the board
- §37:1049. Qualifications and requirements of applicants
- §37:1050. Application requirements
- §37:1051. Examinations and educational requirements
- §37:1052. Certificate to practice; registering; evidence
- §37:1053. Right to re-take examination
- §37:1054. Applicants from other states; waiver of examination
- §37:1055. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 313, §2, eff. June 10, 2022.
- §37:1056. Annual renewal of license to practice
- §37:1057. Renewals; requirements
- §37:1058. Fees
- §37:1059. Display of certificate
- §37:1060. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 313, §2, eff. June 10, 2022.
- §37:1061. Violations and causes for refusal, suspension, or revocation of certificate
- §37:1062. Hearing; appeal
- §37:1063. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1063.1. Authorization to compel evaluation
- §37:1064. Enforcement; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:1065. Exemptions
- §37:1066. Freedom of choice
- §37:1067. Chemical agents used in examination, board authorization required
- §37:1068. Criminal penalties
CHAPTER 13. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
PART I. SHORT TITLE AND PURPOSE
PART II. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR LICENSING - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §37:1103. Definitions
- §37:1104. Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners
- §37:1105. Board meetings; procedures; powers and duties
- §37:1106. Fees; application for license; violations; penalties
- §37:1107. Requirements for licensed professional counselor; provisional license; temporary license or temporary provisional license; renewal of license or temporary provisional license
- §37:1108. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1301, §3.
- §37:1109. Reciprocity
- §37:1110. Denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses
- §37:1111. Violations; penalties
- §37:1112. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:1113. Exclusions
- §37:1114. Privileged communications
- §37:1115. Applicability
- §37:1116. Licensure application for marriage and family therapists; provisional license; temporary license or temporary provisional license
- §37:1117. Examination for licensure as marriage and family therapists
- §37:1118. Reciprocal licenses for marriage and family therapists
- §37:1119. Renewal of licenses for marriage and family therapists; renewal of provisional licenses for marriage and family therapists
- §37:1120. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 613, §2.
- §37:1121. Exemptions from licensure as marriage and family therapists
- §37:1122. Prohibited acts; penalties
- §37:1123. Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
PART III. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR LICENSURE COMPACT
- §37:1131. Purpose
- §37:1132. Definitions
- §37:1133. State participation in the compact
- §37:1134. Privilege to practice
- §37:1135. Obtaining a new home state license based upon the privilege to practice
- §37:1136. Active duty military personnel or his spouse
- §37:1137. Compact privilege to practice telehealth
- §37:1138. Adverse actions
- §37:1139. Establishment of Counseling Compact Commission
- §37:1140. Data system
- §37:1141. Rulemaking
- §37:1142. Oversight; dispute resolution; enforcement
- §37:1143. Date of implementation of the commission for counseling profession compact, practice and associate rules, withdrawal, and amendment
- §37:1144. Construction and severability
- §37:1145. Binding effect of compact and other laws
CHAPTER 14. LOUISIANA PHARMACY PRACTICE ACT
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §37:1161. Short title
- §37:1162. Legislative declaration
- §37:1163. Statement of purpose
- §37:1164. Definitions
PART II. BOARD OF PHARMACY
- §37:1171. Louisiana Board of Pharmacy; creation
- §37:1172. Membership
- §37:1173. Pharmacy districts
- §37:1174. Qualifications
- §37:1175. Appointment process; vacancies
- §37:1176. Removal
- §37:1177. Terms
- §37:1178. Compensation of board members
- §37:1179. Organization
- §37:1180. Meetings
- §37:1181. Domicile of board
- §37:1182. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:1183. Records prima facie evidence
- §37:1184. Fees
PART III. LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND
CERTIFICATION OF PERSONS
- §37:1201. Unlawful practice
- §37:1202. Qualifications for licensure by examination
- §37:1203. Qualifications for reciprocity
- §37:1204. Certificates to be signed by board
- §37:1205. Duplicate certificates
- §37:1206. Silver certificate
- §37:1207. Renewal of license, registration, and certification; expiration; reinstatement
- §37:1208. Waiver of licensure or certification renewal while in military service
- §37:1208.1. Waiver of license or certificate renewal fee for military spouse
- §37:1209. Waiver of renewal fee when licensed fifty years; award
- §37:1210. Continuing education in pharmacy
- §37:1211. Pharmacy intern
- §37:1212. Pharmacy technicians
- §37:1213. Notification of change of business place or employment
- §37:1214. Notification of change of address
- §37:1215. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 357, §2.
- §37:1216. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1217. Authorization to compel evaluation
- §37:1218. Administration of influenza immunization
- §37:1218.1. Administration of immunizations and vaccines other than influenza immunizations
- §37:1219. Affordable alternative options to prescription drugs
PART IV. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- §37:1221. Unlawful operation
- §37:1222. Qualifications
- §37:1223. Classifications
- §37:1224. Compounding and filling of prescriptions; absence of pharmacist
- §37:1224.1. Filling of additional refills in anticipation of authorization
- §37:1225. Labeling of drugs and prescriptions
- §37:1226. Prescription; name of patient
- §37:1226.1. Communication to the prescriber
- §37:1226.2. Prescription drug returns, exchanges, and redispensing; donation requirements; authority to promulgate rules; limitation of liability
- §37:1226.3. Prescription drugs; returns, exchanges, and redispensing in pharmacies serving certain correctional facilities; authority to promulgate rules
- §37:1226.4. Chart orders; bidirectional transmission; renewal
- §37:1227. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 298, §1.
- §37:1228. Equipment required of pharmacy
- §37:1229. Records of prescription; retention; inspection
- §37:1230. Renewal of permits; expiration; reinstatement
- §37:1231. Agreements; notifications
- §37:1232. Nonresident pharmacy
PART V. DISCIPLINE
- §37:1241. Refusal, restriction, suspension, or revocation of license
- §37:1242. Violations; penalties
- §37:1243. Enforcement of Chapter through court action
- §37:1244. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:1245. Investigation, notice, and hearing
- §37:1246. Issuance of subpoenas; witnesses; production of records; maintenance of confidentiality
- §37:1247. Rehearings
- §37:1248. Review of board orders
- §37:1249. Reinstatement or re-issuance of license, registration, certificate, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of pharmacy
- §37:1250. Exceptions
PART VI. DISCLOSURE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE INFORMATION
PART VII. PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
- §37:1256. Louisiana Board of Pharmacy; authority to regulate pharmacy benefit managers
- §37:1257. Pharmacy benefit managers; rules and regulations; reporting requirements; fees
NOTE: §1258 as enacted by Acts 2019, No. 124, eff. July 2, 2020.
CHAPTER 15. PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS, AND MIDWIVES
PART I. MEDICINE, SURGERY, MIDWIFERY
- §37:1261. Declaration of purpose
- §37:1262. Definition
- §37:1263. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; membership; qualifications; appointment; removal; terms
- §37:1264. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 584, §2.
- §37:1265. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 584, §2.
- §37:1266. Meetings of board
- §37:1267. Quorum
- §37:1268. Compensation and expenses of board
- §37:1269. Receipts and disbursements
- §37:1270. Duties and powers of the board
- §37:1270.1. Physician assistants advisory committee
- §37:1271. License to practice medicine or telemedicine required
- §37:1271.1. Practice of telemedicine in licensed healthcare facilities
- §37:1272. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:1273. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 17, §2, eff. May 17, 2001.
- §37:1274. Issuance of license
- §37:1274.1. Laser surgery; requirements
- §37:1275. Temporary or limited purpose permits
- §37:1275.1. Canadian and Philippine doctors
- §37:1276. Reciprocity; other states
- §37:1276.1. Telemedicine license
- §37:1277. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1278. Application for or acceptance of license or permit; waiver of personal privileges
- §37:1278.1. Production of patient records; maintenance of confidentiality
- §37:1279. Suspension, revocation, or restriction of license; notice
- §37:1280. Renewals
- §37:1281. Fees and costs
- §37:1281.1. Volunteers; waiver of fees
- §37:1281.2. Allied practitioner health program; assessment, and self-reporting waiver; protected action and communication
- §37:1282. Annual publication of list of license holders; evidence
- §37:1283. Reports by board
- §37:1284. Provisions relative to unlicensed physicians
- §37:1285. Causes for nonissuance; suspension; revocation; imposition of restrictions; fines; reinstatement; publication of action; stays
- §37:1285.1. Hearing panels
- §37:1285.2. Investigations and adjudications; staff; complaints; board procedure; rulemaking authority
- §37:1285.3. Security for judicial review of an adjudication
- §37:1286. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:1287. Protected action and communication
- §37:1287.1. Reports to the board of convictions and entry of pleas of guilty or nolo contendere of felonies; immunity
- §37:1288. Anesthetics; administering by midwives
- §37:1289. Itinerant vendors of drugs
- §37:1290. Penalties
- §37:1291. Exemptions
- §37:1291.1. Out-of-state physician orders
- §37:1292. Radiological examination and treatment certification; exemptions
PART I-A. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
- §37:1301. Nonprofit hospitals; discrimination prohibited
- §37:1302. Physician fees; discount to an uninsured individual; effect on a physician's contracted reimbursement amount
PART I-B. RURAL PHYSICIAN SELF-REFERRAL
- §37:1306. Legislative findings
- §37:1307. Definitions
- §37:1308. Physician prohibitions; exceptions
- §37:1309. Rules and regulations
- §37:1310. Enforcement
PART I - C. INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT
PART I-D. BRIDGE YEAR GRADUATE PHYSICIANS
PART II. CLINICAL LABORATORY PERSONNEL
- §37:1311. Short title
- §37:1312. Definitions
- §37:1313. Exemptions to licensure
- §37:1314. Clinical Laboratory Personnel Committee; creation; membership; qualification; appointment; term; vacancy; officers; meetings; reimbursement
- §37:1315. Powers and duties of the committee
- §37:1316. Receipts and disbursements
- §37:1317. Committee and board immunity
- §37:1318. Licensure and certification; examination; application
- §37:1319. Licensure without examination
- §37:1320. License or certificate renewal; waiver of renewals while in the military
- §37:1321. Fees; license, certification, renewal, delinquent
- §37:1322. Temporary license; limited renewal; fee
- §37:1323. Qualifications of clinical laboratory scientist-generalist; clinical laboratory scientist-specialist; clinical laboratory scientist-technician; cytotechnologist; laboratory assistant; and phlebotomist
- §37:1324. License in training
- §37:1325. Issuance of license or certificate
- §37:1326. Causes for denial, suspension, probation, restriction, or revocation of a license or certificate or license or certificate renewal
- §37:1327. Penalties
- §37:1328. Injunction
- §37:1329. Construction of provisions
PART III. PERFUSION LICENSURE ACT
- §37:1331. Legislative findings; intent; purpose
- §37:1332. Short title
- §37:1333. Definitions
- §37:1334. Licensure required; qualifications; waivers
- §37:1335. Licensure without examination
- §37:1336. License expiration; renewal; inactive status
- §37:1337. Provisional license
- §37:1338. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:1338.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1339. Advisory Committee on Perfusion; creation
- §37:1340. Advisory Committee on Perfusion; duties; powers
- §37:1341. False representations of licensure prohibited
- §37:1342. Exceptions
- §37:1343. Governmental official duties; professional service corporations
PART IV. PRACTICE OF ACUPUNCTURE
- §37:1356. Definitions
- §37:1357. Physician acupuncturists
- §37:1357.1. Practice of acupuncture detoxification; certification; promulgation of rules; public health emergency
- §37:1358. Licensed acupuncturists
- §37:1359. Annual report by board to legislature
- §37:1360. Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
PART V. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS
- §37:1360.21. Legislative intent
- §37:1360.22. Definitions
- §37:1360.23. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:1360.24. Licensure
- §37:1360.25. [Blank]
- §37:1360.26. Inactive license
- §37:1360.27. Renewal
- §37:1360.28. Supervision of physician assistants
- §37:1360.29. Supervising physician qualifications and registration
- §37:1360.30. Notification of intent to practice
- §37:1360.31. Services performed by physician assistants
- §37:1360.32. Assumption of professional liability
- §37:1360.33. Violations
- §37:1360.34. Disciplinary authority
- §37:1360.35. Title and practice protection
- §37:1360.36. Identification requirements
- §37:1360.37. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:1360.38. Exemptions
PART VI. MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
- §37:1360.51. Short title
- §37:1360.52. Definitions
- §37:1360.53. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:1360.53.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1360.54. License required
- §37:1360.55. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:1360.56. Consultation and collaboration for medical psychologists without a certificate of advanced practice
- §37:1360.57. Certificate of advanced practice
- §37:1360.58. Issuance and renewal of license
- §37:1360.59. Designation of license
- §37:1360.60. Reinstatement of license
- §37:1360.61. Standards of practice for medical psychologists
- §37:1360.62. Standards of practice for medical psychologists holding certificates of advanced practice
- §37:1360.63. Medical Psychology Advisory Committee
- §37:1360.64. Privileged communications
- §37:1360.65. Continuing medical education
- §37:1360.66. Fees
- §37:1360.67. Causes for refusal to issue, suspension or revocation of licenses, permits, and certificates
- §37:1360.68. Persons and practices not affected
- §37:1360.69. Orders to nurses
- §37:1360.70. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs
- §37:1360.71. Penalties
- §37:1360.72. Transfer of files
PART VII. DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PRACTICE
- §37:1360.81. Definitions
- §37:1360.82. Prohibition on discrimination
- §37:1360.83. Direct fee
- §37:1360.84. Prohibited and authorized practices
- §37:1360.85. Acceptance or discontinuation of care of patients; third-party payments
- §37:1360.86. Direct practice not an insurer
- §37:1360.87. Conduct of business; prohibitions
- §37:1360.88. Misrepresenting the terms of a direct agreement
- §37:1360.89. Direct agreement requirements; disclaimer
- §37:1360.90. Rules
- §37:1360.91. Violations
PART VIII. GENETIC COUNSELORS
- §37:1360.101. Definitions
- §37:1360.102. Louisiana Genetic Counselor Advisory Committee; creation; purpose; membership; duties and functions
- §37:1360.103. Collaborative practice agreement; requirements
- §37:1360.104. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; regulation of genetic counseling
- §37:1360.104.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1360.105. Genetic counselor; requirements for licensure
- §37:1360.106. Exceptions to licensure requirement
- §37:1360.107. Expiration of license; renewal; fee; expired license
- §37:1360.108. Improper and unprofessional conduct
- §37:1360.109. Unlawful practice; injunctive relief; penalty
- §37:1360.110. Protected actions and communication
- §37:1360.111. Rulemaking
CHAPTER 16. PLUMBERS
- §37:1361. State Plumbing Board, appointments; qualifications; legislative intent; authority
- §37:1362. Term of office
- §37:1363. Officers of the board
- §37:1364. Compensation of members
- §37:1365. Domicile of the board
- §37:1366. Duties of the board
- §37:1367. License required; tradesman, journeyman, and master plumber; medical gas piping installer; medical gas and vacuum systems verifier; water supply protection specialist endorsement; gas fitter and master gas fitter; local examination preempted
- §37:1368. Issuance of tradesman, journeyman, and master plumber's license; medical gas piping and installation license; medical gas and vacuum systems verifier license; water supply protection specialist endorsement; exemption; gas fitter
- §37:1369. Temporary working permits
- §37:1370. Renewals
- §37:1371. Fees
- §37:1372. Inspections
- §37:1373. Injunctions
- §37:1374. Penalty
- §37:1375. Applicability of Chapter
- §37:1376. Exceptions
- §37:1377. Definitions; exceptions
- §37:1378. Revocation of licenses; other disciplinary actions
- §37:1379. Advisory committee
- §37:1380. Insurance requirements for master plumbers
CHAPTER 16-A. LOCKSMITHS
- §37:1391. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1392. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1393. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1394. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1395. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1395.1. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1396. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1397. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1398. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1399. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1400. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:1401. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
CHAPTER 17. LOUISIANA REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW
- §37:1430. Short title
- §37:1431. Definitions
- §37:1432. Louisiana Real Estate Commission; qualifications; terms of office
- §37:1433. Officers; quorum; meetings; compensation
- §37:1434. Domicile
- §37:1435. Powers of the commission
- §37:1435.1. Authority to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:1436. Licensing and registration required
- §37:1437. Application for license
- §37:1437.1. Timeshare registration
- §37:1437.2. Corporations; limited liability companies; partnerships; broker licenses
- §37:1437.3. Inactive license
- §37:1438. Applicability
- §37:1439. Issuance of license, certificate, or registration
- §37:1439.1. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1207, §2.
- §37:1439.2. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1207, §2.
- §37:1440. Examination
- §37:1441. Return of license or registration upon transfer or termination
- §37:1441.1. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1207, §2.
NOTE: §1442 eff. until April 1, 2022. See Acts 2021, No. 193.
- §37:1442. License, certificate, and registration issuance and renewal
- §37:1443. Fees
- §37:1444. Broker, place of business; branch office license
- §37:1445. Unlicensed persons cannot recover brokerage charges
- §37:1446. Compensation; independent contractor status of salespersons and associate brokers
- §37:1447. Referral fees; interference with brokerage relationships
- §37:1448. Revocation or suspension of licenses
- §37:1448.1. Non-compete agreements
- §37:1448.2. Revocation or suspension of registration
- §37:1448.3. Net listing agreements
- §37:1449. Broker to insure provision of contract; retention of records
- §37:1449.1. Duty of real estate licensees to use purchase agreement forms
- §37:1450. Duty of licensees, registrants, and certificate holders to report legal action pertaining to real estate activities
- §37:1451. Death or incapacity of a real estate broker
- §37:1452. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 655, §2, EFF. JAN. 1, 1990.
- §37:1453. Investigations
- §37:1454. False information
- §37:1455. Causes for censure, suspension, or revocation of license, registration, or certification
- §37:1456. Notice of charges; hearing; censure, suspension, or revocation of license, registration, or certificate; criminal action
- §37:1457. Judicial proceedings
- §37:1458. Penalty
- §37:1459. Real estate activity; unlicensed persons
- §37:1460. Certification and regulation of real estate schools, instructors and continuing education vendors
- §37:1460.1. Continuing education; meetings and conferences; approved vendors; approval process; exceptions
- §37:1461. Real estate recovery fund
- §37:1462. Conditions for recovery; eligibility
- §37:1463. Payment from the fund
- §37:1464. Real Estate Research and Education Fund
- §37:1465. Real estate franchises
- §37:1466. Errors and omissions insurance; mandatory for all licensees
- §37:1467. Agency
- §37:1468. Psychologically impacted property
- §37:1469. Offender notification
- §37:1470. Mold informational pamphlet; liability of licensees
CHAPTER 17-A. LOUISIANA HOME
INSPECTOR LICENSING LAW
- §37:1471. Short title
- §37:1472. Purpose; legislative findings
- §37:1473. Definitions
- §37:1474. Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors; creation; qualifications; domicile; terms of office; confirmation; oath of office; compensation
- §37:1475. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:1476. Licensing required
- §37:1477. Qualifications for licensure; application; fees
- §37:1478. Written reports; solicitation prohibited
- §37:1479. License issuance and renewal; appearance on documents
- §37:1480. Continuing education requirements
- §37:1481. Insurance requirements
- §37:1482. Home inspectors as corporations prohibited
- §37:1483. Exemptions from licensure
- §37:1484. Reciprocal licenses
- §37:1485. Prohibited acts; penalties
- §37:1486. Revocation or suspension; payment of costs of proceedings
- §37:1487. Penalties
- §37:1488. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief
- §37:1489. Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors funds
- §37:1490. Home inspection and professional services as a real estate licensee prohibited in the same transaction
CHAPTER 18. VETERINARIANS
- §37:1511. Legislative intent
- §37:1512. Short title
- §37:1513. Definitions
- §37:1514. License requirement and exceptions
- §37:1515. Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine; terms; compensation; removal
- §37:1516. Election of officers; duties
- §37:1517. Revenues; deposit to Board of Veterinary Medicine Fund
- §37:1518. Powers of board
- §37:1519. Status of persons previously licensed
- §37:1520. Application for license; qualifications
- §37:1521. Examinations
- §37:1522. License without examination
- §37:1523. Temporary permit
- §37:1524. License renewal
- §37:1525. Renewal of expired licenses
- §37:1526. Discipline of licensees
- §37:1527. §§1527 to 1529 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 68, §2.
- §37:1530. Reinstatement
- §37:1531. Violations; penalty
- §37:1532. Injunctive relief
- §37:1533. Veterinary faculty license
- §37:1534. Licensure remedy
CHAPTER 18-A. VETERINARY TECHNICIANS
- §37:1541. Legislative intent
- §37:1542. Definitions
- §37:1543. Application
- §37:1544. Certificate of approval; denial; revocation; suspension
- §37:1545. Identification of registered veterinary technicians
- §37:1546. Certificates; validity, renewal, display
- §37:1547. Prohibition
- §37:1548. Misrepresentation and penalty
- §37:1549. Powers of the board
CHAPTER 18-B. CERTIFIED ANIMAL
EUTHANASIA TECHNICIANS
- §37:1551. Legislative intent
- §37:1552. Definitions
- §37:1553. Application
- §37:1554. Discipline of CAETS
- §37:1555. Certificates; validity, renewal
- §37:1556. Duties
- §37:1557. Penalties
- §37:1558. Powers of the board
CHAPTER 18-C. EQUINE DENTISTS
- §37:1561. Definitions
- §37:1562. Application
- §37:1563. Practice
- §37:1564. Exemptions
- §37:1565. Certificate of approval; denial; sanctions
- §37:1566. Identification of registered equine dentists
- §37:1567. Certificates; validity, renewal, possession
- §37:1568. Misrepresentation and penalty
- §37:1569. Powers of the board
- §37:1570. Waiver of liability
CHAPTER 19. WATCHMAKERS
- §37:1581. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1582. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1583. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1584. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1585. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1586. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1587. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1588. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1589. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1590. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1591. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1592. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1593. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1594. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1595. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1596. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1597. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1598. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1599. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1600. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1601. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1602. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1603. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1604. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1605. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1606. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1607. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1608. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1609. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1610. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1611. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
- §37:1612. REPEALED BY ACTS 1991, NO. 64, §1.
CHAPTER 20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS COMMON TO
CERTAIN PROFESSIONS
PART I. PHYSICIANS, PHARMACISTS AND DENTISTS
- §37:1661. Proof of registration when applying for state license
- §37:1662. State licenses, issuance without proof of registration forbidden
PART II. PERSONS IN ARMED FORCES
- §37:1681. Armed forces, professional persons in; remittance of annual fees
- §37:1682. Notice of enlistment; other information
- §37:1683. Continuance of practice after enlistment
PART III. MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS AND LABELS
- §37:1701. Prescription; name of patient and prescription
- §37:1702. Label on container; patient's name
- §37:1703. Penalty
PART IV. THE RIGHT TO ADVERTISE
PART V. GOOD SAMARITAN LAW
- §37:1731. Gratuitous service at scene of emergency; emergency care at hospitals; limitation of liability
- §37:1731.1. Medical services during declared state of emergency; limitation of liability
- §37:1732. Immunity from liability for emergency medical assistance or first aid
- §37:1732.1. Immunity from liability for volunteer supervising physicians
- §37:1733. Dentists' peer review committee; immunity
- §37:1734. Chiropractors' peer review committee; immunity
- §37:1735. Immunity from liability for volunteer firemen
- §37:1736. Immunity from liability for architects, engineers, and land surveyors
- §37:1737. Immunity from liability; implementation of the "Amber Alert" system
- §37:1738. Immunity from liability; gratuitous emergency care to minor
- §37:1738.1. Immunity from liability; gratuitous emergency care to domestic animal
PART VI. DISCLOSURE OF COST OF SERVICES
PART VI-A. DIRECT BILLING OF ANATOMIC
PATHOLOGY SERVICES
PART VI-B. DISCLOSURE
PART VII. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
- §37:1743. Prohibition on direct solicitations
- §37:1743.1. Use of the title "Doctor" or "Dr." by certain healthcare providers
- §37:1744. Disclosure of financial interest by referring healthcare providers
- §37:1745. Prohibition on payment for patient referrals
- §37:1745.1. Health care provider's third party billing; notice to patient
- §37:1745.2. Diagnosis of certain mental health conditions; limitation
PART VII-A. LOUISIANA HEALTH CARE
PROFESSIONALS REPORTING ACT
- §37:1745.11. Louisiana Health Care Professionals Reporting Act
- §37:1745.12. Legislative findings; purpose
- §37:1745.13. Definitions
- §37:1745.14. Reporting of certain actions taken by health care entities; to whom to report; information to be reported; time frame for reporting
- §37:1745.15. Confidential nature of reports
- §37:1745.16. Relief from liability for reporting
- §37:1745.17. Use of information
PART VIII. HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS - HEPATITIS
OR HIV CARRIERS
- §37:1746. Definitions
- §37:1747. Hepatitis B or human immunodeficiency carriers; practice requirements; report procedures; exemptions
PART IX. DISCLOSURE OF CUSTOMER INFORMATION
PART X. CASH BONDING
PART XI. LICENSURE FOR DEPENDENTS OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
- §37:1751. Licensure for dependents of certain healthcare professionals
- §37:1752. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1753. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1754. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1755. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1756. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1757. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1758. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1759. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1760. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1761. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1762. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1763. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1764. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1765. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1766. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1767. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1768. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1769. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1770. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
- §37:1771. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 391, §2, EFF. SEPT. 1, 1993.
PART I. PAWNBROKERS
- §37:1781. Short title
- §37:1782. Definitions
- §37:1783. Nature of the pawn transaction
- §37:1784. Waiver, agreement to forego rights; prohibited
- §37:1785. Licensing of pawnbrokers; limit to location
- §37:1786. Application; fees; bond
- §37:1787. Eligibility for license, net assets or bond
- §37:1788. Change in ownership; change in name; change in location; ceasing to do business
- §37:1789. Records from the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
- §37:1790. Hours of pawnbrokers; days of operation
- §37:1791. Maximum rate of interest
- §37:1792. Pledgor's warranty; division of things
- §37:1793. Pawn ticket
- §37:1794. Presentation of ticket, presumption
- §37:1795. Lost, destroyed, or stolen ticket
- §37:1796. Records to be kept, entries required
- §37:1797. Records open to inspection
- §37:1798. Information furnished to police, sheriff, or Department of Public Safety and Corrections
- §37:1799. Service charge
- §37:1800. Maturity dates; sale of things
- §37:1801. Condition for sale of used motor vehicles; "title only" pawn transactions prohibited
- §37:1802. Minors pledging things
- §37:1803. Pledgor's liability prohibited
- §37:1804. Prohibited practices
- §37:1805. Stolen things
- §37:1806. Inspection; license; reprimand, suspension, revocation, surrender
- §37:1806.1. Guidance by commissioner; advisory opinions
- §37:1807. Injunctions; cease and desist orders; penalties
- §37:1808. Acting as pawnbroker without complying with law; violations by pawnbroker; penalties
- §37:1809. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1201, §6, eff. June 29, 1995.
PART II. SECONDHAND DEALERS
- §37:1861. "Secondhand dealer" defined
- §37:1861.1. Secondhand property; purchase when forbidden
- §37:1861.2. Location of business limited
- §37:1862. License required; application; bond; exemptions
- §37:1862.1. Record and reporting requirements; application
- §37:1863. Change in location to be noted on license
- §37:1864. Record of secondhand goods or objects purchased required; exceptions; retention period; inspections by law enforcement; violations; penalty
- §37:1864.1. Photographic and other records; exceptions
- §37:1864.2. Purchase of precious metals and stones from minors; purchase of junk from minors prohibited; penalty
- §37:1864.3. Payment by check for copper, aluminum-copper air conditioning coils, or other metals required; check cashing prohibited; penalties
- §37:1864.4. Statement by seller required; failure to exact statement evidence of fraudulent intent; exoneration from criminal knowledge
- §37:1865. Book to be open for inspection
- §37:1866. Daily report of entries
- §37:1867. Disposal or changing identity prohibited during thirty-day period; exceptions
- §37:1867.1. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 901, §3.
- §37:1868. Hours of business
- §37:1869. Violations; penalty
- §37:1869.1. Prohibitions; sale of certain uniforms
- §37:1870. Failure to comply; penalty
PART II-A. ANTIQUE DEALERS
- §37:1871. Definitions
- §37:1872. Purchases not to be made from certain classes of persons
- §37:1873. Duty to notify police when article tendered is believed stolen
- §37:1874. Reports required
- §37:1875. Police to furnish blank report forms
- §37:1876. Due date for reports following holidays
- §37:1877. Records required
- §37:1878. Records and reports open to inspection
- §37:1879. Prohibited practices
- §37:1880. Retention of purchases
- §37:1881. Failure to comply; penalty
PART II-B. CATALYTIC CONVERTER PURCHASERS
- §37:1891. Short title
- §37:1892. Definitions
- §37:1893. License required; application
- §37:1894. Exceptions
- §37:1895. Requirements of purchaser and seller; recordkeeping
- §37:1896. Failure to comply; penalty
PART III. TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
- §37:1901. "Transient merchant" and "person" defined
- §37:1902. License required
- §37:1903. Application; agent for service of process; bond; license fee; disposition of fees
- §37:1904. Deposits subject to claims; garnishment proceedings; remittance of balance of cash deposit
- §37:1905. License void when deposit exhausted; revocation of license; suit to set aside decision
- §37:1906. Prima facie evidence
- §37:1907. Violations; penalty
- §37:1908. Municipalities, regulation by
- §37:1909. "Mayor of the municipality" substituted for "president of parish governing authority" when business located in municipality
- §37:1910. Records of certain purchases; purchases from minors; exceptions
PART IV. ITINERANT VENDORS
- §37:1920. Purpose
- §37:1921. Definitions
- §37:1922. Agent; bond
- §37:1923. Exceptions
- §37:1924. Penalty
CHAPTER 22. SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS
- §37:1961. Short title
- §37:1962. Definitions
- §37:1963. License required; application; bond
- §37:1964. Exemptions
- §37:1965. Change in location to be noted on license
- §37:1966. Hours of business
- §37:1967. Record of scrap metal purchased required; exceptions; retention period; inspections by law enforcement; violations; penalty
- §37:1968. Photographic and other records; exceptions
- §37:1969. Scrap metal; purchase when forbidden
- §37:1970. Statement by seller required; failure to exact statement evidence of fraudulent intent; exoneration from criminal knowledge
- §37:1971. Book to be open for inspection
- §37:1972. Daily report of entries
- §37:1973. Payment by loadable payment card or check for copper, aluminum-copper air conditioning coils, or other metals required; check cashing prohibited
- §37:1974. Violations; penalty
- §37:1975. Failure to comply; penalty
- §37:1976. Preemption
- §37:1977. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 412, §1, eff. June 9, 2016.
CHAPTER 23. SANITARIANS
- §37:2101. Definitions
- §37:2102. Board of Examiners; creation; domicile; membership; terms of office
- §37:2103. Qualifications of board members
- §37:2104. Organization of board; seal; administration of oaths; meetings; quorum; compensation
- §37:2105. Examination of applicants for licenses; issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses; qualifications of applicants; continuing education requirements
- §37:2106. Examination before board, issuance of license; licensing without examination; temporary licenses
- §37:2107. Examination and license fees
- §37:2108. Renewal of licenses; suspension for failure to renew; renewal fee
- §37:2109. Exemption from examination and fees
- §37:2109.1. Miscellaneous fees
- §37:2110. Sanitarian trainees; permits
- §37:2111. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:2112. Practicing without license, penalty
- §37:2113. Employment of unlicensed persons, prohibition
- §37:2114. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license
- §37:2115. Payment of money; deficiency or surplus of revenues; disposition of monies received; expenditures
- §37:2116. Enforcement of orders and rules of board
CHAPTER 24. CONTRACTORS
PART I. GENERAL
- §37:2150. Purpose; legislative intent
- §37:2150.1. Definitions
- §37:2151. State licensing board for contractors; membership; qualifications; tenure; vacancies
- §37:2152. Domicile; officers
- §37:2153. Powers of the board
- §37:2154. Meetings; compensation; quorum; books and records; audit report
- §37:2155. Residential Contractors Subcommittee; membership; terms; powers; duties
- §37:2156. Applications; licenses; fees; renewals
- §37:2156.1. Requirements for issuance of a license
- §37:2156.2. Major categories; subclassifications; specialty classifications; requirements for contractors holding major classification to perform mechanical, electric, or plumbing work
- §37:2156.3. Installation of solar energy equipment and systems
- §37:2157. Exemptions
- §37:2158. Revocation and suspension of licenses; issuance of cease and desist orders; debarment; violations; penalty; criminal penalty
- §37:2159. Home improvement contracting; written contract required; claims of unlicensed persons
- §37:2159.1. Home improvement contracting; prohibited acts; property insurance
- §37:2160. Local regulatory authority; permit offices; staff; building permits
- §37:2161. Construction management
- §37:2162. Joint venture
- §37:2163. Engaging in business of contracting without authority prohibited; penalty
- §37:2164. Violations; civil penalty; jurisdiction
- §37:2165. Bid procedures; penalty
- §37:2166. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2167. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2167.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2168. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2169. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2170. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2171. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2171.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2171.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2171.3. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2172. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 659, §2.
- §37:2173. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.3. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.4. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.5. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2175.6. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2181. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2182. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2183. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2184. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2185. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2186. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2187. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2188. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2189. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2190. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2191. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
- §37:2192. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 195, §2.
CHAPTER 25. WEATHER MODIFICATION
- §37:2201. Sovereign right to use of moisture
- §37:2202. Definitions
- §37:2203. Necessity for license; application
- §37:2204. Licenses; fees; expiration; revocation
- §37:2205. Disposition of fees
- §37:2206. Penalty
- §37:2207. Qualifications and requirements; conditions
- §37:2208. Evaluation of operations; reports
CHAPTER 26. MARINE DIVERS
CHAPTER 27. LOUISIANA STATE RADIO AND
TELEVISION TECHNICIANS BOARD
- §37:2301. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2302. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2303. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2304. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2305. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2306. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2307. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2308. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2309. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2310. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2311. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2312. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2313. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2314. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2315. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2316. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2317. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2318. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
- §37:2319. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 815, §5.
CHAPTER 28. PSYCHOLOGISTS
PART I. LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
- §37:2351. Declaration of purpose
- §37:2352. Definition of terms
- §37:2353. State board of examiners; organization; duties; meetings; fees
- §37:2354. Fees
- §37:2355. Records
- §37:2356. Licensure of psychologists by written and oral examination
- §37:2356.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:2356.2. Provisional licensed psychologist; renewal; continuing education
- §37:2356.3. Specialist in school psychology; licensure; scope of practice
- §37:2357. Renewal of license
- §37:2358. License; filing
- §37:2359. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license; psychologist; provisional license; specialist in school psychology
- §37:2360. Violation and penalties
- §37:2361. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:2362. Advertisement of psychological services
- §37:2363. Privileged communications
- §37:2364. Protected action and communication
- §37:2365. Scope of Chapter
- §37:2366. Drugs; medicine
- §37:2367. Orders to nurses
PART II. MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS
- §37:2371. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2372. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2372.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2373. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2374. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2375. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2376. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2377. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
- §37:2378. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 251, §12, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
CHAPTER 29. LOUISIANA PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
PART I. PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
- §37:2401. Short title
- §37:2402. Purpose and intent
- §37:2403. Physical therapy board; composition
- §37:2404. Board meetings; quorum; officers; compensation
- §37:2405. Powers and duties of the board; limitation
- §37:2406. Immunity from personal liability; boards and others; confidentiality
- §37:2407. Practice of physical therapy defined
- §37:2408. License required; limitations
- §37:2409. Qualifications for license; physical therapists
- §37:2410. Qualifications for license; foreign graduates
- §37:2411. Qualifications for license; physical therapist assistant
- §37:2411.1. Physical therapist assistant; foreign graduates
- §37:2411.2. Physical therapist assistant; military training
- §37:2412. License reciprocity
- §37:2413. Application for license
- §37:2414. Examination
- §37:2415. Issuance of license; updating contact information
- §37:2416. Emergency exemptions
- §37:2417. License renewal
- §37:2418. Authority to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant
- §37:2419. Use of titles and terms; restrictions
- §37:2420. Disciplinary actions
- §37:2421. Violations; penalties
- §37:2422. Cease and desist orders; injunction; attorney fees; costs
- §37:2423. Exemptions; prohibitions
- §37:2424. Fees; receipts and disbursements
PART II. PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT
CHAPTER 30. HEARING AID DEALERS
- §37:2441. Registration and licensing required
- §37:2442. Definitions
- §37:2443. License or certificate required; display
- §37:2444. Bill of sale; contract
- §37:2444.1. Testing period for hearing aids
- §37:2444.2. Three-day cooling off period
- §37:2445. New application fee; qualifications
- §37:2446. Examination by written and practical tests
- §37:2446.1. Continuing education requirement
- §37:2447. Scope of examination
- §37:2448. Issuance of license; certificates of endorsement
- §37:2449. Temporary training permit
- §37:2449.1. Guidelines for training of temporary training permit holders
- §37:2449.2. Sponsor and co-sponsor requirements
- §37:2449.3. Authority of temporary training permit holder
- §37:2450. Place of business; notice by mail
- §37:2451. Renewal of license; fees
- §37:2452. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 261, §2.
- §37:2453. Revocation or suspension of license or certificate; grounds
- §37:2454. Acts prohibited
- §37:2455. Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers; composition; districts
- §37:2456. Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 681, §2
- §37:2457. Powers and duties of board
- §37:2458. Meetings of board
- §37:2459. Disposition of fees; expenses
- §37:2460. Secretary-Treasurer
- §37:2461. Violations and penalties; injunction
- §37:2462. Notice and hearing on revocation or suspension
- §37:2463. Appeal
- §37:2463.1. Reapplication for license after suspension or revocation
- §37:2464. Application of Chapter; exceptions
- §37:2465. Licensing requirements; applicability
CHAPTER 31. NURSING FACILITY
ADMINISTRATORS
- §37:2501. Definitions
- §37:2502. Administrator license required
- §37:2503. Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators
- §37:2504. Functions and duties of the board
- §37:2505. Examinations
- §37:2505.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:2506. Licenses
- §37:2507. Registration
- §37:2508. Reciprocity
- §37:2509. Penalties
- §37:2510. Disciplinary proceedings
- §37:2511. Restoration of licenses
CHAPTER 32. CERTIFIED SHORTHAND REPORTERS
- §37:2551. Creation of board of examiners; purposes; membership; expenses
- §37:2551.1. Repealed by Acts 2020, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 5, §4., eff. Jan. 1, 2021.
- §37:2552. Terms of office
- §37:2553. Duties of the board of examiners; officers; records
- §37:2554. Qualifications; examinations; certificates
- §37:2555. Definitions
- §37:2556. Appointment of reporter; certification by court reporting firm
- §37:2557. Suspension of certificate; hearings; procedure
- §37:2558. Fees
- §37:2559. Penalties
- §37:2560. Fines
CHAPTER 33. FINANCIAL PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
- §37:2581. Declaration of policy
- §37:2582. Definitions
- §37:2583. Requirement of license
- §37:2584. Application for license
- §37:2585. Qualifications for license
- §37:2586. Renewal of license
- §37:2587. License, display and location
- §37:2588. Persons engaged in the financial planning and management service prior to the effective date of this Chapter
- §37:2589. Denial of license
- §37:2590. Revocation of license
- §37:2591. Contracts, books, records and contract cancellation
- §37:2592. Fees and charges of licensees
- §37:2593. Prohibitions
- §37:2594. Licensee to remit to creditors
- §37:2595. Rules and regulations
- §37:2596. Penalties
- §37:2597. Injunction
- §37:2598. Review
- §37:2599. Investigation
- §37:2600. Title of Chapter
CHAPTER 34. SPEECH-LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
NOTE: Part I (heading) as enacted by Acts 2020, 2nd Ex. Sess., No. 37, eff. July 1, 2021.
PART I. SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
AND AUDIOLOGISTS
- §37:2650. Legislative purpose
- §37:2651. Definitions
- §37:2652. License required; single or dual designation; display of license
- §37:2653. Exemptions
- §37:2654. Board of examiners; creation; membership; appointment; terms; chair; quorum; domicile
- §37:2655. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 302, §2.
- §37:2656. Powers and duties of the board of examiners
- §37:2656.1. Removal of board members
- §37:2657. Fees; compensation; expenses
- §37:2658. Seal
- §37:2659. Qualifications for license
- §37:2659.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:2660. Waiver of requirements
- §37:2660.1. Telehealth
- §37:2661. Fees
- §37:2661.1. License renewal
- §37:2661.2. Conditional issuance or renewal of a license
- §37:2662. Disciplinary action
- §37:2663. Disciplinary hearing; procedure, appeal
- §37:2664. Prohibitions
- §37:2665. Penalties
- §37:2666. Protected action and communication
PART II. AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
INTERSTATE COMPACT
CHAPTER 35. SOCIAL WORKERS
- §37:2701. Legislative purpose
- §37:2702. Short title
- §37:2703. Definitions
- §37:2704. Board of Social Work Examiners
- §37:2705. Board; meetings; powers
- §37:2706. Qualifications; registered social worker
- §37:2707. Qualifications; licensed master's social worker
- §37:2708. Qualification; licensed clinical social worker
- §37:2709. License, certification, or registration required
- §37:2710. Application and authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:2711. Examination
- §37:2712. Licensure, certification, or registration by reciprocity or endorsement of credentials
- §37:2713. License; certificate; registration
- §37:2714. Continuing education and license, certificate, and registration renewal
- §37:2715. Rights and privileges
- §37:2716. Fees
- §37:2717. Disciplinary action; hearing; procedures; appeal
- §37:2718. Privileged communications
- §37:2719. Discrimination
- §37:2720. Violations; penalties
- §37:2721. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:2722. Exclusions
- §37:2723. Protected action and communication
- §37:2724. Qualification; certified social worker
CHAPTER 36. CHIROPRACTORS
PART I. GENERAL
- §37:2801. Definitions
- §37:2802. Board of chiropractic examiners
- §37:2803. Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations
- §37:2804. Powers and duties of board
- §37:2805. Requirement for license; penalty; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license
- §37:2806. Interns; qualifications, requirements
- §37:2807. Blank
- §37:2808. Reciprocity license
- §37:2809. Fees
- §37:2810. Renewal of license; inactive status
- §37:2811. Recordation of license
- §37:2812. Statistical certification
- §37:2813. Other annual license taxes not required
- §37:2814. Waiver of renewals while in the military service
- §37:2815. Display of license or certificates
- §37:2816. Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing; advertisement; reinstatement
- §37:2817. Special provisions; use of x-ray; retention of records
- §37:2818. Exceptions and rights
- §37:2819. Louisiana State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; chiropractic scholarships; creation
- §37:2820. Scholarships; funding
- §37:2821. Scholarships; amount, number
- §37:2822. Eligibility for scholarship
- §37:2823. Application consideration; evaluation; preference
- §37:2824. Contract for scholarship; contingent
- §37:2825. Return to practice
- §37:2826. Failure to comply; remittance; death cancellation; disability
- §37:2827. Repayment not required
- §37:2828. Chiropractic assistants performing chiropractic x-ray functions; certification; requirements; penalties
- §37:2829. Reciprocity certification
- §37:2830. Certain persons employed as chiropractic assistants
- §37:2830.1. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.2. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.3. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.4. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.5. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.6. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
- §37:2830.7. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 858, §2.
CHAPTER 36-A. POLYGRAPHISTS
- §37:2831. Short title
- §37:2832. Purpose
- §37:2833. Definitions
- §37:2834. Minimum instrumentation required
- §37:2835. Creation of the board, membership, term
- §37:2836. Administration and expenses
- §37:2837. Unauthorized practice
- §37:2838. Polygraphist's certification qualifications
- §37:2839. Acquisition of certificate by present polygraphists
- §37:2840. Application for original certificate
- §37:2841. Out-of-state polygraphist applicants
- §37:2842. Applicant with out-of-state polygraphist license; reciprocity
- §37:2843. Internship certificate
- §37:2844. Examination and certification fee
- §37:2845. Display of certificate and signature thereon
- §37:2846. Change of business address
- §37:2847. Termination and renewal of polygraphist's certificate
- §37:2848. Refusal, suspension, revocation; grounds
- §37:2849. Violation by one polygraphist or trainee not to affect employer
- §37:2850. Board hearing
- §37:2851. Judicial review
- §37:2852. Surrender of certificate
- §37:2853. Penalties
- §37:2854. Exceptions
CHAPTER 36-B. POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
- §37:2861. Short title
- §37:2862. Definitions.
- §37:2863. Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- §37:2863.1. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:2864. Advisory Committee on Polysomnography; creation
- §37:2865. Technologist; qualifications for license; renewal; reciprocity; title
- §37:2866. Technicians; qualifications for permit; renewal
- §37:2867. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew
- §37:2868. Fees
- §37:2869. Individuals and practices not affected
- §37:2870. Prohibitions
- §37:2871. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2872. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2873. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2874. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2875. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2876. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2877. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2878. Blank
- §37:2879. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2880. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2881. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2882. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2883. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2884. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2885. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2886. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
- §37:2887. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
CHAPTER 37. THE MOTION PICTURE FAIR COMPETITION ACT
- §37:2901. Purpose
- §37:2902. Definitions
- §37:2903. Blind bidding
- §37:2904. Bidding procedures
- §37:2905. Civil enforcement by penalties and injunction for successful civil action
CHAPTER 38. EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
- §37:2950. Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and professional licensing
- §37:2951. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 227, §2.
- §37:2951.1. Removing barriers to work
- §37:2952. Failure to pay child support; effect on trade, occupation, and professional licensing
CHAPTER 39. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- §37:3001. Short title
- §37:3002. Declaration of purpose
- §37:3003. Definitions
- §37:3004. License required
- §37:3005. Persons and practices not affected
- §37:3006. Requirements for licensure
- §37:3007. Examination for licensure
- §37:3008. Waiver of requirements for licensure
- §37:3009. Issuance of license
- §37:3010. Display of license or certificates
- §37:3011. Suspension and revocation of license; refusal to renew
- §37:3012. Renewal of license
- §37:3013. Fees
- §37:3014. False representation of licensure prohibited
- §37:3015. Advisory committee; meetings
CHAPTER 40. BOARD OF ELECTROLYSIS EXAMINERS
PART I. GENERAL
PART II. BOARD OF ELECTROLYSIS EXAMINERS
- §37:3061. Board of Electrolysis Examiners
- §37:3062. Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations
- §37:3063. Powers and duties of board; license of schools and electrologist apprenticeship programs; fees
PART III. ELECTROLOGISTS
- §37:3071. License of electrologists; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license; waiver
- §37:3072. Fees
- §37:3073. Renewal of license
- §37:3074. Display of license or certificates
- §37:3075. Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing
- §37:3076. Penalty
- §37:3077. License of instructor of electrology; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license
CHAPTER 41. DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS
- §37:3081. Short title
- §37:3082. Legislative findings
- §37:3083. Definitions
- §37:3084. Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition; membership, terms, and vacancies; officers; meetings; quorum; compensation
- §37:3085. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:3086. Licensing of dietitians/nutritionists; qualifications
- §37:3087. Provisional license
- §37:3088. Issuance and renewal of licenses; reciprocity
- §37:3089. Fees
- §37:3090. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license
- §37:3091. License required
- §37:3092. Penalties
- §37:3093. Exemptions
- §37:3094. Representation of the board by the attorney general
CHAPTER 42. AUCTIONEER LICENSING BOARD
PART I. GENERALLY
- §37:3101. Declaration of purpose
- §37:3102. Short title
- §37:3103. Definitions of terms
- §37:3104. Exclusions
- §37:3105. Auction regulations generally
- §37:3106. Rules and regulations adoption; procedure; oaths
- §37:3107. Complaints; penalties
PART II. LICENSING OF AUCTIONEERS AND
AUCTION BUSINESSES
- §37:3111. Board creation; qualification; domicile; term of office; confirmation; oath of office; compensation
- §37:3112. Powers, duties, authorities, and responsibilities; meeting, quorum
- §37:3113. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:3114. Examination; failure; passage; hearing; prior qualification
- §37:3115. Renewal of license, certificate; penalty
- §37:3115.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 411, §1.
- §37:3116. Fees
- §37:3117. Reciprocity; licensure without examination
- §37:3118. Bond requirements
- §37:3119. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §37:3120. Adoption of rules
- §37:3121. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restrictions; fines; reinstatement
- §37:3122. Cease and desist order; injunctive relief
- §37:3123. Violations; penalties
- §37:3124. Compensation of auctioneers
- §37:3125. Payments and accounts
- §37:3126. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.
- §37:3127. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 923, §2.
- §37:3128. Production of mortgage certificates
- §37:3129. Shills
- §37:3130. Absentee bidder; consignor or property owner; public notice required
- §37:3131. Property struck off to highest bidder
- §37:3132. Representation as to quality and price
- §37:3133. Conduct of auction
PART III. LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEERS
PART IV. ADVERTISING AUCTION SALES
- §37:3140. Statement in proces verbal of manner, time, and place of making advertisement
- §37:3141. Information required in advertisement
- §37:3142. Sale as prima facie evidence of legal advertisement
- §37:3143. Failure to advertise; liability for damages
PART V. AUCTIONEER RECOVERY FUND
- §37:3144. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
- §37:3145. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
- §37:3146. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
- §37:3147. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
- §37:3148. Repealed by Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 126, §2, eff. January 1, 2001.
CHAPTER 43. LOUISIANA SOLID WASTE OPERATOR
CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM
- §37:3151. Definitions
- §37:3152. Board of Certification and Training; membership; meetings; compensation
- §37:3153. Examinations
- §37:3154. Board of Certification and Training; powers and duties; certificates; revocation and suspension
- §37:3155. Classification of facilities
- §37:3156. Violations; operation without certification
- §37:3157. Operator training
- §37:3158. Required training for certified operators
- §37:3159. Classes of certificates; terms and renewals
- §37:3160. Certification of present practitioners
- §37:3161. Qualification by reciprocity
CHAPTER 44. INTERIOR DESIGNERS
- §37:3171. Statement of purpose
- §37:3172. Definitions
- §37:3173. State Board of Examiners of Interior Designers; creation; qualifications; appointment
- §37:3174. Powers and authority of the board
- §37:3175. Compensation and expenses
- §37:3176. Use of term "interior designer"; practice of interior design
- §37:3177. Examinations
- §37:3178. Certificate of registration without examination.
- §37:3179. Certificate of registration; issuance, renewal, denial, suspension or revocation
- §37:3179.2. Seals; display of registration number
- §37:3180. Firm practice
- §37:3181. Board; power to revoke, rescind or suspend certificates of registration
- §37:3182. Fees
- §37:3183. Exemptions
- §37:3184. Inactive status
- §37:3185. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief
- §37:3186. Prohibited acts; penalties
CHAPTER 45. LICENSED RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST
- §37:3200. Definitions
- §37:3201. Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners; method of appointment; qualifications of members
- §37:3202. Terms of members; vacancies
- §37:3203. Domicile of board
- §37:3204. Officers of the board
- §37:3205. Meetings; quorum
- §37:3206. Compensation of members; expenses
- §37:3207. Duties and powers of the board
- §37:3208. Qualifications of applicants
- §37:3209. Examination
- §37:3210. Examination; persons exempt
- §37:3211. Licensure
- §37:3212. Licensing by reciprocity
- §37:3213. Necessity of license; prohibited acts
- §37:3214. Licensure; persons exempt
- §37:3215. Renewal of license
- §37:3216. Reinstatement of license
- §37:3217. Penalty
- §37:3218. Fees
- §37:3219. Discipline; causes for censure, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license
- §37:3220. Temporary or limited purpose permits
- §37:3221. Clinical experience requirements for ARRT CT examination
CHAPTER 46. MIDWIFE
- §37:3240. Short title
- §37:3241. Definitions
- §37:3242. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §10B, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §37:3243. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:3244. Scope of practice
- §37:3245. Permits and licenses
- §37:3246. Reciprocity; limitations
- §37:3247. Examination required
- §37:3248. Persons not affected
- §37:3249. Renewal of permits; licenses
- §37:3250. Fees
- §37:3251. Permits/licenses; refusal to issue; suspension; revocation
- §37:3252. Appeal of board's decision
- §37:3253. Requirements for license or permit; educational; clinical
- §37:3254. Continuing education
- §37:3255. Examination
- §37:3256. Penalties
- §37:3257. Injunction
- §37:3258. Professional liability
- §37:3259. Reporting
CHAPTER 47. PRIVATE CONTRACT SECURITY COMPANIES
- §37:3270. Declaration of purpose
- §37:3271. Private security law; short title
- §37:3272. General definition of terms
- §37:3273. Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners; creation; qualification; domicile; term of office; confirmation; oath of office; compensation
- §37:3274. Powers, duties, authorities, and responsibilities; meetings; quorum
- §37:3275. Executive secretary; duties
- §37:3276. Qualifications of licensee
- §37:3276.1. Suitability
- §37:3277. Investigation; time; procedure
- §37:3278. Examination
- §37:3279. Approval, denial; procedure; appeals; prior qualifications
- §37:3280. License form; information; assignment or transfer
- §37:3281. Posting; unlawful posting; surrender of license
- §37:3282. Notification of changes
- §37:3283. Security officer and security operations manager registrant; card; application; qualifications; investigation; denial, suspension, or revocation; validity; renewal; change of address
- §37:3284. Training of security officers; requirements
- §37:3285. Transportation of firearms
- §37:3286. Fees
- §37:3287. Renewal of license, certificate; penalty
- §37:3288. Administrative penalties
- §37:3289. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restrictions; fines; reinstatement
- §37:3290. Insignias; markings; clothing; restrictions
- §37:3291. Unlawful commissions
- §37:3292. Violations; penalties
- §37:3293. Cease and desist order; injunctive relief
- §37:3294. Sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association with licensed business
- §37:3295. Fund of the board of private security examiners
- §37:3296. Adoption of rules
- §37:3297. Local governmental restrictions; superseded local governmental laws, code, or ordinances
- §37:3298. Inapplicability
- §37:3299. Discharge of firearms
CHAPTER 48. ATHLETIC TRAINERS
- §37:3301. Short title; purpose
- §37:3302. Definitions
- §37:3303. Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners; powers and duties
- §37:3304. Exemptions from civil liability
- §37:3305. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 418, §2.
- §37:3305.1. Prohibited activities; false representation
- §37:3306. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 418, §2.
- §37:3306.1. Qualifications
- §37:3307. Requirements for licensure
- §37:3308. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 418, §2.
- §37:3308.1. Causes for denial, revocation, or suspension; imposition of restrictions; costs; fines
- §37:3309. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 418, §2.
- §37:3309.1. Hearing; consent order
- §37:3310. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 418, §2.
- §37:3311. Exemptions
- §37:3312. Penalty
- §37:3313. Display of license
CHAPTER 49. RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS
- §37:3351. Purpose
- §37:3352. Short title
- §37:3353. Definitions
- §37:3354. Licensure required; qualifications
- §37:3355. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:3356. Respiratory Care Advisory Committee; creation; duties
- §37:3357. Issuance and renewal of license
- §37:3357.1. Continuing education requirement
- §37:3357.2. Reinstatement of license
- §37:3357.3. Temporary license
- §37:3357.4. Work permit
- §37:3358. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew
- §37:3359. Fees
- §37:3360. False representation of licensure prohibited
- §37:3361. Persons and practices not affected
CHAPTER 50. SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELORS
- §37:3371. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3372. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3373. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3374. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3375. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3376. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3376.1. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3377. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3378. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3379. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3380. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3381. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3382. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3383. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
- §37:3384. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 803, §5, eff. July 8, 2004.
CHAPTER 50-A. ADDICTIVE DISORDERS PRACTICE ACT
NOTE: §3386.2 as redesignated from §3389. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §4(B).
NOTE: §3386.3 as redesignated from §3388.4. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.
- §37:3386.3. Powers and duties of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
- §37:3387. Licensed addiction counselor; scope of practice
- §37:3387.1. Certified addiction counselor; scope of practice
- §37:3387.2. Registered addiction counselor; scope of practice
- §37:3387.3. Counselor-in-training
- §37:3387.4. Addiction treatment assistant
- §37:3387.5. Certified clinical supervisor
- §37:3387.6. Certified compulsive gambling counselor
- §37:3387.7. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 427, §3.
- §37:3387.8. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 427, §3.
- §37:3387.9. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 427, §3.
- §37:3387.10. Licensed prevention professional
- §37:3387.11. Certified prevention professional
- §37:3387.12. Registered prevention professional
- §37:3387.13. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 328, §3.
- §37:3387.14. Certified prevention supervisor
- §37:3388. License, certification, registration renewal
- §37:3388.1. Counselor-in-training renewal
- §37:3388.2. Clinical supervision, prevention supervision, and compulsive gambling counselor certification renewal
- §37:3388.3. Applicability
NOTE: §3388.4 redesignated to 3386.3. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.
NOTE: §3389 redesignated to 3386.2. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.
- §37:3389. Transition; Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
- §37:3390. Prohibited practice; injunctive relief
- §37:3390.1. Persons and practices not affected
- §37:3390.2. Reciprocity; other states
- §37:3390.3. Disciplinary action; administrative fee; causes; hearing; appeal
- §37:3390.4. Confidentiality
- §37:3390.5. Penalties
- §37:3390.6. Addictive disorders professionals; fees and penalties
CHAPTER 51. LOUISIANA REAL ESTATE
APPRAISERS LAW
- §37:3391. Short title
- §37:3392. Definitions
- §37:3393. License required; penalty for unlicensed real estate appraiser activity
- §37:3394. Louisiana Real Estate Appraisers Board
- §37:3395. Powers; duties
- §37:3395.1. Peer Review Committee; powers and duties
- §37:3396. Applications
- §37:3397. License and registration classifications; criteria
- §37:3397.1. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 547, §2, eff. June 17, 2022.
- §37:3398. Examination
- §37:3399. Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA); legislative intent; licensure
- §37:3400. Term of licenses
- §37:3401. Nonresident license; temporary registration; reciprocity
- §37:3402. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 341, §3.
- §37:3403. Renewal of license
- §37:3404. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 341, §3.
- §37:3405. Principal place of business for appraiser; contact information
- §37:3406. Issuance of licenses; display; use of term
- §37:3407. Fees
- §37:3408. Continuing education requirements
- §37:3409. Disciplinary proceedings
- §37:3410. Standards for the development and communication of real estate appraisals
- §37:3411. Recordkeeping requirements
- §37:3412. False information
- §37:3413. Penalty
CHAPTER 51-A. APPRAISAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
LICENSING AND REGULATION ACT
- §37:3415.1. Short title
- §37:3415.2. Definitions
- §37:3415.3. License required
- §37:3415.4. Exemptions
- §37:3415.5. Forms
- §37:3415.6. Expiration of license
- §37:3415.7. Consent to service of process
- §37:3415.8. Owner requirements
- §37:3415.9. Controlling person; requirements
- §37:3415.10. License application assessment; delinquent renewal
- §37:3415.11. Limitations
- §37:3415.12. Pre-engagement certification
- §37:3415.13. Adherence to standards; competency
- §37:3415.14. Record keeping
- §37:3415.15. Fees; customary and reasonable; disclosure
- §37:3415.16. Appraiser independence; prohibitions
- §37:3415.17. Alteration of appraisal reports
- §37:3415.18. Adjudication of disputes between an appraisal management company and an appraiser
- §37:3415.19. Enforcement
- §37:3415.20. Disciplinary hearings
- §37:3415.21. Rulemaking authority
- §37:3415.22. Federal registry requirements
CHAPTER 52. CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS
- §37:3421. Short title
- §37:3422. Definitions
- §37:3423. License required
- §37:3424. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:3425. Qualifications for licensure; renewal
- §37:3426. Licensing of current practitioners
- §37:3427. Examination
- §37:3428. Fees
- §37:3429. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license
- §37:3430. Violation; penalty
- §37:3431. Injunction; penalty; attorney's fees; costs
- §37:3432. Exemptions
- §37:3433. Prohibition
- §37:3434. Advisory committee; meetings
CHAPTER 53. REHABILITATION COUNSELORS
- §37:3441. Short title
- §37:3442. Statement of purposes
- §37:3443. Definitions
- §37:3444. Louisiana Licensed Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors Board of Examiners
- §37:3445. Board meetings; procedures; powers and duties
- §37:3446. Fees; application for license
- §37:3447. Requirements for licensed professional vocational counselor; renewal of license
- §37:3448. License without examination
- §37:3449. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license
- §37:3450. Violations; penalties
- §37:3451. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:3452. Exclusions
CHAPTER 54. DRUG AND DEVICE DISTRIBUTORS
- §37:3461. General provisions and short title
- §37:3462. Definitions
- §37:3463. Board; appointments; terms; removal; compensation; officers
- §37:3464. Qualifications of board members
- §37:3465. Organization meetings
- §37:3466. Domicile of the board
- §37:3467. Duties and powers of the board
- §37:3468. Records, prima facie evidence
- §37:3469. Qualifications and requirements for licensure
- §37:3470. Inspections
- §37:3471. License; registering; evidence
- §37:3472. Reinspection
- §37:3473. Applicants from other states; waiver of inspection
- §37:3474. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 443, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
- §37:3474.1. Discipline for licensees
- §37:3474.2. Enforcement action against other persons; penalties
- §37:3474.3. Injunction proceedings; penalties
- §37:3474.4. Order to quarantine a legend drug or legend device
- §37:3475. Annual renewal of license
- §37:3476. Failure to renew license; penalties
- §37:3477. Authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:3478. Unlawful participation; penalty
- §37:3479. Fees
- §37:3480. Unauthorized sales
- §37:3481. Mandatory reporting
- §37:3482. Applicability; conflicts
- §37:3490. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL
CHAPTER 56. PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
- §37:3501. Purpose
- §37:3502. Short title
- §37:3503. Definitions
- §37:3504. Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners; creation; qualifications; domicile; terms of office; confirmation; oath of office; compensation
- §37:3505. Powers, duties, and responsibilities; meetings; quorum
- §37:3506. Executive director; duties
- §37:3507. Qualifications of licensee
- §37:3507.1. Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners; authorization to obtain criminal history record information
- §37:3507.2. Types of licenses
- §37:3508. Investigations; time; procedure
- §37:3509. Examination; content; training class required
- §37:3510. Approval, denial; procedure; appeals; prior qualifications; exemptions
- §37:3511. License form; information; assignment or transfer
- §37:3512. Posting; unlawful posting; surrender of license certificate
- §37:3513. Notification of changes
- §37:3514. Investigator registrant; card; application; qualifications; investigation; denial, suspension, or revocation; validity; renewal; change of address
- §37:3515. Training of investigators; requirements
- §37:3516. Fees
- §37:3517. License renewal; certificate; penalty
- §37:3518. Reciprocity; licensure without examination; agreement with other states
- §37:3519. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or restrictions; fines; reinstatement
- §37:3520. Illegal acts
- §37:3521. Violations; penalties
- §37:3522. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief
- §37:3523. Fund for the Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners
- §37:3524. Rules and regulations
- §37:3525. Occupational license tax; levy; collection
CHAPTER 57. MASSAGE THERAPISTS AND ESTABLISHMENTS
- §37:3551. Short title
- §37:3552. Definitions
- §37:3553. Application of Chapter; exceptions and exemptions
- §37:3554. Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy; creation, membership, qualifications, terms, vacancies, officers, meetings, reimbursement, liability
- §37:3555. Powers and duties of the board
- §37:3556. Licensure; qualifications; provisional licensure
- §37:3556.1. Course of study; hours
- §37:3557. Examination
- §37:3558. Massage establishments
- §37:3559. License regulations
- §37:3560. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 605, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2013.
- §37:3561. License renewal requirements
- §37:3562. Fees
- §37:3563. Grounds for discipline
- §37:3564. Regulation of advertising
- §37:3565. Penalties
- §37:3566. Injunction
- §37:3567. Effect on local regulations
- §37:3568. Human trafficking training
CHAPTER 58. ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SUPPLY
AND DEMAND COMMISSION AND ARTICULATED CURRICULA
- §37:3601. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 811, §17, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §37:3602. Articulated curricula; training programs; duties of the licensing boards; cooperation with educational agencies; implementation
CHAPTER 58-A. PUBLICATION OF INFORMATION BY PROFESSIONAL
OR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING BOARDS
CHAPTER 59. LICENSURE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MILITARY TRAINING
- §37:3651. Licensure for individuals with military training and experience; licensure by endorsement for military spouses and dependents
- §37:3652. Professional and occupational licenses; renewal fees waived; educational requirements
- §37:3653. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3654. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3655. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3656. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3657. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3658. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3659. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
- §37:3660. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
CHAPTER 59-A. LOUISIANA MILITARY MEDICS
AND CORPSMEN PILOT PROGRAM
- §37:3661. Short title
- §37:3662. Definitions
- §37:3663. Military medical personnel; pilot program
- §37:3664. Reporting requirements
- §37:3665. Termination date
CHAPTER 60. BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS
- §37:3701. Short title
- §37:3702. Definitions
- §37:3703. Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board
- §37:3704. Powers and duties
- §37:3705. License, state certification, or registration required
- §37:3706. Qualifications of applicants of a licensed behavior analyst
- §37:3707. Qualifications of applicants of a state-certified assistant behavior analyst
- §37:3708. Registration of line technician; denial or revocation of a registration
- §37:3709. Issuance and renewal of license and state certificate
- §37:3710. Reinstatement of license and state certificate
- §37:3711. License and state certificate; filing
- §37:3712. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license or state certificate
- §37:3713. Continuing education
- §37:3714. Fees
- §37:3715. Persons and practices not affected
- §37:3716. Penalties
- §37:3717. Injunctive proceedings
- §37:3718. Termination