Louisiana Administrative Code

A. All new retirees and beneficiaries are required to have their monthly benefits electronically deposited into an account at a financial institution. B. To facilitate electronic payment of benefits, a retiree/beneficiary must provide a copy of their Social Security card, name, c…

A. A PACE organization must have a fiscally sound operation, as demonstrated by: 1. total assets greater than total unsubordinated liabilities; 2. sufficient cash flow and adequate liquidity to meet obligations as they become due; and 3. a net operating surplus or a financial pla…

A. Terms not otherwise defined in this Chapter shall have the same meaning given to them in R.S. 39:2171 et seq., unless the context clearly requires otherwise. B. In this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided herein, unless the context clearly indicates o…

A. When used in these regulations, the following terms shall have meanings as set forth below. Certification―the determination that a business qualifies for designation as a small and emerging business. Deputy Secretary―the deputy secretary of Louisiana Economic Development. Depu…

A. Upon receipt, a rulemaking petition shall be forwarded to the promulgating agency for review. B. Within 90 days of receipt of the rulemaking petition, the agency shall either: 1. initiate rulemaking procedures to adopt a new rule, or to amend or repeal an existing rule; or 2. …

These regulations replace in their entirety the following rules, regulations, and/or orders. A. "A Regulation Requiring the Submission of Reports for the Discharge of Industrial Waste and for the Construction or Alteration of Treatment Works"―adopted August 1, 1951. B. "Rule Rela…

A. Each licensee and registrant shall afford the department, at all reasonable times, opportunity to inspect sources of radiation and the premises and facilities wherein such sources of radiation are used or stored. B. Each licensee and registrant shall make available to the depa…

A. The purpose is to establish overall policy and define areas of responsibility for the provision and management of coordinated telecommunications services to support the programs of the executive branch of state government.

A. This rule provides for the filing and prompt disposition of requests for declaratory orders and rulings as to the applicability of any statutory provision or as to the applicability of any rule or order of the commission, as required by R.S. 49:962 and 49:963(D). B. A request …

A. As provided in R.S. 11:1457(C), the following definitions are revised. 2009 RMDs of a Participant or Beneficiary⎯amounts that the participant or beneficiary would have been required to receive as a required minimum distribution under IRC §401(a)(9) for the 2009 distribution ca…

A. All applications for permits to repair (except ordinary maintenance operations), abandon (plug and abandon), acidize, deepen, perforate, perforate and squeeze, plug (plug back), plug and perforate, plug back and side-track, plug and squeeze, pull casing, side-track, squeeze, s…

A. When used in these regulations, the following terms shall have meanings as set forth below. Applicant―an individual, firm or business that seeks to be certified as a small entrepreneurship. Certification―the determination and acknowledgement that a business qualifies for desig…

A. State Statutes. The Louisiana Direct Placement Agricultural Revenue Bond Program is authorized by Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 3, Chapter 3-B, Sections 261-283. These statutes permit funding by Agricultural Revenue Bonds of a wide range of agricultural loans. B. F…

A. Although an open meeting may be scheduled as in-person, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission shall provide for participation via electronic means on an individualized basis by people with disabilities. B. People with disabilities are defined as a person with a disability reco…

A. The Louisiana Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits Management System (LMPBM) includes a Point-of-Sale/Prospective Drug Utilization Review component. B. The Louisiana Department of Health reserves the right for ultimate decision making relative to certain drug class information and drug …

A. Definitions. As provided in R.S. 11:1635(E), the following definitions are provided or revised. 2009 RMDs of a Participant or Beneficiary⎯amounts that the participant or beneficiary would have been required to receive as a required minimum distribution under IRC §401(a)(9) for…

A. Home health agencies must comply with the following requirements as condition for participation in the Medicaid Program. 1. The home health agency must provide to the bureau, upon request, the supporting documentation verifying that the recipient meets the medical necessity cr…

A. The board shall perform the duties and functions as authorized by the provisions of these regulations and the regulatory authority with respect to the regulation of sports wagering as provided by R.S. 27:1 et seq.

A. Except as otherwise expressly provided in these rules, two members of the board shall constitute a quorum, until January 1, 1989, at which time three members will constitute a quorum, as per Act R.S. 23:1652 of the 1988 Regular Session of Louisiana Legislature. In the absence …

A. The department is authorized to take enforcement action by imposing civil penalties against any entity that has a license, permit or casino contract, for violation of the provisions of the Louisiana Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Control Act, R.S. 27:41 et seq., the…

A. These regulations supersede and replace PPM 63 (LAC 4:V.Chapter 25) and all other previous regulations and exceptional permissions, both written and verbal. Any exclusion request shall be submitted to the commissioner through the state fleet manager for consideration. Any excl…

A. Members of the board shall serve without compensation. Each member shall be entitled to reimbursement for the actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties.

A. The provisions of regulations promulgated under the State Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act with respect to the doing of any Act shall be applicable also to the causing of such Act to be done. B. The definitions and interpretation of terms contained in Section 602 of the Louisiana F…

Act⎯Tanning Facility Regulation Act, unless the text clearly indicates a different meaning. All definitions and interpretations of terms given in the Act shall be applicable also to such terms when used in these regulations. Authorized Agent⎯an employee of the department designat…

IMAC―Intrastate Mutual Aid Compact. First Responder―those individuals who in the early stages of an incident are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment, including emergency response providers as defined in Section 2 of the…

A. The following forms are prescribed for use as required by the Workers' Compensation Act and these rules. 1. Form LW-WC-IA-1, Employer's First Report of Injury or Illness, shall be filed with the employer's insurer when required by R.S. 23:1306. Failure to file this form as req…

A. The board shall perform the duties and functions as authorized by the provisions of these regulations and the regulatory authority with respect to the regulation of fantasy sports contests as provided by R.S. 27:15.

At Risk Population―people who fall within the following non-exclusive categories: 1. those without means of personal transportation; 2. the infirm who are not living in a public or private health care facility; 3. nursing home residents; 4. private hospital patients; 5. other spe…

A. All provisions of this Subpart are enforced pursuant to Louisiana's Ground Water Management Law, R.S. 38:3097.1, et seq. Violation of any statute, regulation, rule, or order issued or promulgated pursuant to these laws may result in the issuance of an order requiring complianc…

A. The Patient’s Compensation Fund is a special fund established by R.S. 40:1299.44, funded by surcharges paid by private health care providers enrolled with the fund, to provide just compensation to patients suffering loss, damages, or expense as the result of professional malpr…

A. By reference, all of the definitions set forth and contained in Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, inclusive, are incorporated herein, and for the purpose of hearings to be held hereunder, the following definitions shall prevail.. Applicant―the employer …

A. Accounting for JTPA funds must be on an accrual basis in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles. In accordance with §627.430(g)(2) of the regulations, a recipient/subrecipient shall not be required to maintain a separate bank account but shall separately ac…

A. General Statement. All client information is confidential. All personal information in the possession of the state agency shall be used only for purposes directly connected with the administration of the program. B. Notification to Clients. Individuals asked to supply the agen…

A. For purposes of R.S. 27:81.A, a person who furnishes significant services which are material and integral to the operation of a licensed riverboat shall include, but not be limited to: 1. any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, or other legal entity that furnishes, by …

A. Each licensee and registrant shall perform, upon instructions from the department, or shall permit the department to perform, such reasonable tests as the department deems appropriate or necessary including, but not limited to, tests of: 1. sources of radiation; 2. facilities …

A. In accordance with R.S. 49:953(C)(1), any interested person may petition an agency to adopt a new rule, or to amend or repeal an existing rule. B. To petition an agency within the Division of Administration for changes to the agency’s current rules, or for the adoption of new …

A. Whenever these rules prescribe a time for the performance of any act, except as provided in §109, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (half holiday is considered a legal holiday) in the state of Louisiana shall count as any other days, except that when the time prescribed fo…

A. Withdrawn Accumulated Contributions May be Repaid 1. Repayment Permitted a. Member contributions that have been refunded to the member upon his termination of employment before qualifying for retirement benefits under the DARS may be repaid to DARS by the member upon his reemp…

A. Loan proceeds may be used for acquisition, construction, reconstruction, equipping or installation of any property which, under the code, is eligible for a depreciation allowance or chargeable, for federal income tax purposes, to a capital account (or that would be chargeable …

Act―Act 449 of the 1979 Louisiana Legislature which established Section 2001 et seq., of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and any subsequent amendment to these Sections. Activity―any conduct, operation or process which causes or may cause the discharge of pollut…

Act⎯Act 142 of 1936 as amended by Act 185 of 1942, unless the text clearly indicates a different meaning. All definitions and interpretations of terms given in the Act shall be applicable also to such terms when used in these regulations. Analysis—includes examinations and tests.…

A. The administrative authority may, by rule, regulation, or order, impose upon any licensee or registrant such requirements in addition to those established in these regulations as deemed appropriate or necessary to minimize danger to public health and safety or property.

A. The medication must be prescribed by a practitioner who is authorized to prescribe under state law. The national drug code (NDC) must be identified on each pharmacy claim for reimbursement. Prescription drugs considered for payment are subject to rebates from manufacturers as …

A. No employment service, employment service manager, and/or consultant shall engage in the following conduct: 1. advertise or use letterheads, receipts, or other written or printed matter unless such materials contain the name of the employment service, as registered with and li…

A. These rules are adopted and promulgated to ensure that the Patient’s Compensation Fund is organized, administered, and operated on a financially and actuarially sound basis so as to achieve the purpose for which it was established, by providing that qualification for enrollmen…

A. Administrative Review 1. The administrative review is a process which may be used by applicants/clients (or as appropriate the applicant's/client's representative) for a timely resolution of disagreements. However, this process may not be used as a means to delay a fair hearin…

A. Within one year after the first payment of either compensation or medical benefits, the employer or his insurer, whichever of them makes the payments or becomes liable therefor, shall notify the board in writing of such facts and furnish such other information as may be requir…