Louisiana Administrative Code

A. The director shall compile a ballot for each office to be filled. Ballots shall be mailed to the membership at their home address beginning the first Tuesday through the second Friday of September. The ballots shall be issued to members who were active employees as of June 30 …

A. Should a vacancy occur, the board shall appoint a replacement member to serve until the next regularly scheduled election. The election to fill this seat will be to fill the unexpired term of this office, unless the seat was expiring and was to be filled at the next election, …

A. Definition and Purpose 1. Specification―any description of the physical functional, or performance characteristics, or of the nature of a supply, service, or major repair item. The specification includes, as appropriate, requirements for inspecting, testing, or preparing a sup…

A. Specifications and any written determination or other document generated or used in the development of a specification shall be available for public inspection pursuant to R.S. 44.1.

A. Statutory Authority of the Chief Procurement Officer and State Agencies. The chief procurement officer is authorized to prepare specifications in accordance with R.S. 39:1652, subject to the authority granted purchasing agencies in R.S. 39:1653 of the Louisiana Procurement Cod…

A. Provisions of General Application 1. Application of Section. This Section applies to all persons who may prepare a specification for state use, including the chief procurement officer, the head of a purchasing agency, the head of a using agency, the designees of such officers,…

A. Proprietary Specifications 1. Proprietary Specification⎯a specification that cites brand name, model number, and some other designation as permitted by R.S. 39:1655, that identifies a specific product to be offered exclusive of others. 2. Use a. Since use of a proprietary spec…

A. Major repairs is as defined in R.S. 39:1556(32). 1. Major repairs may include, but are not limited to the following: a. repair or replacement projects, such as painting, flooring installation, etc.; b. roof repairs which do not require specialty contractors or designers, or ar…

Drayage―the transporting or cartage of voting equipment and supplies as directed by the Secretary of State.

A. These regulations shall be read and interpreted jointly with R.S. 39:1551 et seq. B. A rule or regulation shall not change any explicit contract provision, commitment, right or obligation of the state, or of a contractor under a state contract in existence on the effective dat…

A. All contracts for the drayage and storage of voting systems shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding on a parish or regional basis. B. If the Secretary of State determines a bid will be awarded on a regional basis for drayage and storage, the criteria shall include but n…

A. Drayage bids shall be evaluated based on adherence to the specifications, terms, conditions, and suitability requirements listed in the invitation for bids. The bidder must list any deviations from these specifications, terms, or conditions. B. Storage bids shall be evaluated …

A. The Secretary of State or his designee may make reasonable inquiries to determine the responsibility of prospective contractors. In making his determination, the following factors will be considered: 1. has available the appropriate financial, material, equipment, and personne…

B. If a bidder who is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder declines to accept the contract, the award may be made to the next lowest bidder or the solicitation may be canceled and re-advertised if it is determined to be in the best interest of the state. Any bidder who ha…

A. If specified in the invitation for bids, a bond, certified check, or money order payable to the Department of State in the amount of 5 percent of the bid must accompany each bid submitted. B. If a bidder withdraws his bid after bid opening, without complying with LAC 31:III.11…

A. If specified in the invitation for bids, the bidder awarded the contract must submit a performance bond or letter of credit in the penal sum of one and one-half times the contract price made payable to the Department of State. B. The performance bond shall be written by a sure…

A. Actions by bidders causing forfeiture of bonds as stated in §113 and §115 herein shall be cause for removal of said bidders from the department's bid list and will support a determination of non-responsibility for the bidder(s) and its principals for a period of three years.

A. Contractor agrees: 1. to maintain all insurance required in the invitation for bids during the term of the contract; 2. to pay all taxes, permits, licenses and fees; 3. to give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of each city and/or town in …

A. All contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 30 days of bid opening, unless more time is needed by the department to investigate suitability and the bidder is notified accordingly. 1. A responsive bidder means a person who has submitted…

A. The Secretary of State reserves the right to reject any and all bids when it is in the best interest of the state of Louisiana. 1. Reasons for rejecting a bid include, but are not limited to: a. a determination of non-responsibility of a bidder(s); or b. the bid is not respons…

A. The Secretary of State or his designee may declare that an emergency situation exists when: 1. property is subject to loss or destruction as a result of an accident or natural disaster within 30 days of an election; 2. the functioning of the department will be threatened; or 3…

A. The attorney general shall be notified in writing whenever collusion is suspected among bidders. Such notice shall contain all known facts. B. All documents involved in a procurement in which collusion is suspected shall be retained for three years after the Legislative Audito…

A. All specifications shall be written so as to promote as much competition as possible.

A. A contract cannot be transferred, subcontracted, or assigned prior to execution of said contract. After execution of the contract, a contractor may assign or subcontract his obligations under the contract only with the written consent of the Secretary of State, which consent s…

A. All proceedings herewith shall be carried out in accordance with the Conduct of Hearing Rules set forth in LAC 34:I.Chapter 31. B. Any bidder may protest a solicitation or an award of a contract to the Secretary of State. C. In regard to the solicitation of a drayage or storag…

A. General. The requirements of these regulations apply to underground storage tank (UST) systems as defined in LAC 33:XI.103, except as otherwise provided in Subsections B and C of this Section. 1. Previously Deferred UST Systems. Airport hydrant fuel distribution systems, UST s…

A. State Statutes. The Office of Prevention and Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse (OPRADA) was created by Act 899 of the 1984 Regular Legislative Session. B. Federal Statutes OPRADA is the designated single state agency and single state authority for management of National Ins…

A. Commission means the Louisiana Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. B. Methadone means a synthetic narcotic analgesic used in treatment of narcotic addiction, including detoxification and maintenance programs. C. OPRADA means the Office of Prevention and Recovery from Alcohol…

A. The Office of Prevention and Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Abuse is the designated operating agency for planning, administering, coordinating and providing a comprehensive statewide program for alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services. Excluded under this scop…

A. Any person with an assessed alcohol or other drug dependency problem as well as a family member or significant other who is the victim of an alcohol or other drug dependency related problem is eligible for services.

A. The range of treatment modalities for the chemically dependent person includes detoxification, inpatient treatment, long-term residential treatment, halfway house services and outpatient treatment. Prevention and early intervention programming are also major components of serv…

A. Any service provider who is adversely affected by the action of OPRADA in denying or revoking Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health Service Block Grant funds may file an appeal of the action to the Secretary of DHHR through the DHHR Appeals Section within 30 calendar days o…

A. OPRADA operated and contracted programs shall be duly licensed in accordance with the licensure standards promulgated by Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Licensing and Regulation for alcohol and drug abuse programs, as contained in Title 48, Part 1, Chapte…

A. This Part may be cited as the Louisiana GUMBO Broadband Grant Program Guide. B. The Louisiana Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity, as authorized by R.S. 51:2370.1-2370.16, provides grants to private providers of broadband services to facilitate the deployment of b…

BEAD—the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, as administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. Broadband Service—deployed internet access service with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload transmission speeds (25:3 Mbps). C…

A. In accordance with R.S. 51:2370.14(C), grants solicited and awarded pursuant to the GUMBO program shall not be subject to the provisions of the Louisiana Procurement Code, R.S. 39:1551 et seq., or the Public Bid Law, R.S. 38:2181 et seq. B. The procurement method used by the o…

A. The eligibility of applicants for economic assistance under R.S. 56:13.1, Commercial Fisherman's Assistance Program, shall be determined in accordance with the following criteria: 1. the applicant shall have purchased a saltwater gill net license in at least two of the years 1…

A. As used in this Part, unless the content clearly provides otherwise, the following terms shall be defined as follows. Assistant Secretary⎯the assistant secretary of the Office of the State Museum. Board⎯the Board of Directors of the Louisiana State Museum. DCRT or Department⎯t…

A. Each museum will be open to the public in accordance with a published schedule established by the agency. B. The agency is authorized to close museums or sections of museums as necessary. C. As designated by the agency, there are buildings and sections of buildings under the j…

A. Minimum Admission Fees Building Location Standard Student (7-17), Senior (62+), Active Military 6 Years of Age and Under Cabildo with Arsenal New Orleans $6 $5 Free Presbytere New Orleans $6 $5 Free Old U.S. Mint New Orleans $6 $5 Free Capitol Park Museum Baton Rouge $6 $5 Fre…

A. The Louisiana State Museum is an historical, cultural, and educational institution whose primary purpose shall be to collect, preserve, and present, as an educational resource, objects of art, documents, artifacts, and the like that reflect the history, art, and culture of Lou…

A. Event Rental Fees and Costs. The written event agreement will designate the authorized museum space and time for the approved use and shall specify applicable costs and fees. The event fees include: 1. a base service charge, which is established based on the agency's cost of s…

A. Base Service Charge Fees⎯All Buildings 1. Business meetings and lectures a. In New Orleans and Baton Rouge, maximum 200 persons. Guests First Hour Each Additional Hour 1-100 $500 $150 101-200 $750 $200 b. In Natchitoches, Patterson and Thibodaux, maximum 200 persons. Guests Fi…

A. People with disabilities may request access to and participation in public meetings via electronic means for any public bodies within the DOA. B. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following: 1. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the America…

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures for notifying those members of the public whom the department determines are likely to be adversely affected by a release that poses a significant risk of adverse health effects. This Chapter is in addition to any other re…

A. This Chapter applies to releases that exceed the applicable federal or state health and safety standard and pose a significant risk of adverse human health effects.

A. These regulations shall become effective on October 20, 2003. These regulations are only applicable to releases that occur on or after October 20, 2003.

A. The following terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings listed below, unless the context otherwise requires, or unless specifically redefined in a particular Section. Administrative Authority―the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality or his designee or …

A. The department shall provide notification to the public for sites within the department's regulatory jurisdiction, as reasonably determined by the department to be appropriate in accordance with the considerations identified in this Chapter. B. The department shall issue notic…

A. Qualifications―Term of Office 1. The classified employee member of the State Civil Service Commission shall be a full-time, permanent employee in the classified state service for a period of one year prior to the date on which he qualifies as a candidate and shall serve a term…