2012 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 37 — Professions and occupations
RS 37:3062 — Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations

§3062. Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations

A. Within fourteen days after the appointment of its initial members, the board shall hold a meeting for the purpose of organization and shall elect from its membership a chairman, a secretary, and a treasurer. Officers shall be elected for terms of one year, or until the successor of each is elected. Thereafter, the board shall annually and in like manner elect its officers.

B. The board shall hold regular meetings at least four times each year for the purpose of examining applicants and at any other time the board or its chairman deems necessary, at a time and place designated by the chairman. Special meetings may be called by the chairman upon giving at least seventy-two hours notice thereof by registered or certified mail to the post office address of each member of the board and of persons who previously have indicated that they have business before the board.

C. A majority of the total membership of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, including the granting, suspending, or revoking of a certificate or license to practice electrology.

D. The board shall keep a record of its proceedings, and a register of all applicants for certificates or licenses, which shall contain the name and location of the institution which granted the applicant a diploma, the date granted, and information as to whether a license has been granted or refused. The record and register shall be prima facie evidence of all matters recorded therein.

E. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to govern its actions and provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter, pursuant to the provisions of the administrative procedure act.

Added by Acts 1979, No. 748, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980. Acts 1993, No. 819, §1; Acts 2001, No. 792, §1.