Louisiana Administrative Code

A. In accordance with R.S. 22:1892(A)(3), the disaster or emergency and its aftermath qualifies as a catastrophic loss event that requires insurers to initiate loss adjustment of a property damage claim within 30 days after notification of loss by the insured. B. In furtherance o…

A. The commissioner reserves the right to extend or rescind all or any portion of the Emergency Rule.

A. If any section or provision of the Emergency Rule or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity or determination shall not affect any other section or provision or the application of the Emergency Rule to any person or circumstance that can …

A. The Emergency Rule shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the effective date specified and shall continue in full force and effect until either 11:59 p.m. on the cessation date of the Governor’s declaration of emergency, inclusive of any renewal thereof, or the termination da…

A. If any provision of this regulation, or the applicability thereof, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the regulation which can be given effect without the invalid provision, item, or application.

A. Regulation 118 shall become effective upon final promulgation in the Louisiana Register.

A. The provisions of the appendices contained in this Chapter are designed for informational purposes only. When the word "shall' is used in one or more provisions of this Chapter, it is advisable to take the provision seriously and as though it were an actual requirement. Doing …

A. Sizing Example. The following example gives one method of sizing the primary drain system and sizing the scuppers in the parapet walls. This method converts the roof area to an equivalent roof area for a 4-inch rate of rainfall so that Tables 1111.A and 1111.B of this code can…

A. Scope. This Appendix outlines a procedure for sizing a water piping system. This design procedure is based on the minimum static pressure available from the supply source, the head charges in the system due to friction and elevation, and the rates of flow necessary for operati…

A. The following figures have been included to aid in interpreting this code. The figures are not to be construed as superseding the written text, but merely to illustrate. The various methods indicated diagrammatically do not limit other configurations of design of plumbing, soi…

A. System. A vacuum drainage system shall comply with the following. 1. General. Since a vacuum drainage system is considered an alternate designed plumbing system, the requirements of Chapter 12 of this code shall apply and such systems shall be considered on an individual basis…

A. General. Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 12 of this code, the approval of alternate designed plumbing systems shall be considered on an individual basis. 1. Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall assist in governing the materials, design and installation of non-p…

A. For convenience, the following may be used to convert English units of measurement to Metric units of measurement. Table 1813.A Unit of Measure STARTING WITH the English unit of measurement MULTIPLY BY TO GET the Metric unit of measurement Length inches ft 25.4 0.3048 mm m Are…

A. GUMBO 2.0 Benefit of the Bargain round will be conducted in accordance with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's (NTIA) BEAD Restructuring Policy Notice, published on June 6, 2025. Pursuant to this policy notice, the office may issue restructuring n…

A. The board recognizes the importance of immediate public access to publicly disclosed information. Accordingly, the board has implemented a system to allow ethics, lobbyist, and campaign finance disclosure reports to be electronically filed. B. To file electronic reports, a fil…

A. The board may allow reports to be electronically filed via modem, diskette, or through Internet access.

A. Upon receipt of an electronically filed report, the staff of the board shall cause a validation of receipt to be sent to the filer via facsimile, electronic mail, or United States mail. B. Electronically filed reports shall include a digital signature created according to the …

A. A report electronically filed shall be deemed timely if received electronically by midnight on the filing deadline. The system time of the board's system shall control in the event of a dispute as to the time of receipt.

A. The staff of the board may refuse to accept for filing an electronic report that contains a computer virus which could compromise the computer system of the board. The filer shall be immediately notified of the refusal so that an alternative method of delivery may be attempted…

A. For purposes of R.S. 42:1160, the board shall send the communication electronically. 1. When the filing party is a candidate filing campaign finance disclosure reports or candidate personal financial disclosure reports, the communication will be sent to the email address provi…

A. The public health, safety and welfare, is the primary consideration in promulgating electronic video bingo machine rules and shall continue to be the primary consideration in their application and enforcement.

A. As used throughout this Chapter, the following definitions apply. Accounting Ticket―an electronic readout which will give the following information on a printed ticket: a. the serial number of the machine; b. the time of day that ticket was printed in hours and minutes in a 24…

A. Any person desiring to own, sell or distribute electronic video bingo machines in this state shall: 1. be issued and maintain all required federal, state, parish, and municipal licenses; 2. apply to the department on forms prescribed by the department for registration and pay …

A. Eligibility. Permit stamps for electronic video bingo shall only be issued to: 1. a charitable organization doing business in those parishes or incorporated municipalities where an ordinance has been adopted allowing gaming by means of electronic video bingo; or 2. a manufactu…

A. General Specifications. Detailed specifications for electronic video bingo machines are required by the department. Such specifications are required to ensure the legal operation and integrity of each machine and provide the department with methods to monitor machines. B. Hard…

A. Time Location and Duration of Play. Electronic video bingo machines may be available in any location licensed for charitable bingo and played in the following manner. 1. At commercial locations the machines may be played only during the times when call bingo is played. 2. At n…

A. Registration and Associated Fees 1. A nonrefundable fee of $2,000 shall be paid by a manufacturer, distributor or owner of electronic video bingo machines to the department to cover the cost of processing the application and any other costs associated with the administration o…

A. Reporting Requirements 1. For each machine the permittee must file with the department a monthly video bingo machine report signed by the permittee. The forms for said reporting will be prescribed by the department. The report will be used to verify the winning percentage of t…

A. Applicant Suitability and Business Relationships. The department may deny an application or revoke, suspend, restrict, or limit a permit or approval of a machine when it finds that the applicant or a business relationship between an applicant and another person or business ent…

A. Denial of Application for Registration or Permit or Renewal of Registration or Permit 1. In accordance with the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act, no application for registration, permit or renewal of registration or permit shall be denied without prior notice to the appl…

A. These permanent rules will remain effective until repealed or amended. The authority for the department to adopt these rules is found in Act 671 of the 1985 Louisiana Legislature and in the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act (R.S. 49:950 et seq.).

A. This Chapter establishes a program to expedite the processing of permits, modifications, licenses, registrations, or variances for environmental permit applicants who may request such services. Expedited processing of an application for a permit, modification, license, registr…

A. The department is authorized to institute a federal permitting parity program for advanced nuclear power generation applications submitted by electric public utilities. B. The utility shall submit that the application is for the development and construction of a small modular …

A. Requests for expedited permit processing shall be submitted using the approved form. The approved form is available on the official website for the department. Hard copies may be obtained from the Office of Environmental Services. B. Within 10 working days after receipt of a r…

A. In addition to the fees charged pursuant to R.S. 30:2014, a fee shall be charged for each application for a permit, modification, license, registration, or variance that is processed on an expedited basis in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 1. An appropriate fee…

A. An invoice for the expedited permit processing fee shall be transmitted to the applicant after the administrative authority has made a decision to grant or deny the permit, modification, license, registration, or variance. B. If the administrative authority has ceased processi…

A. Requirement to Provide Public Notice. The department shall provide notice of each request for expedited processing of an application for a permit, modification, license, registration, or variance that is processed pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. 1. The notice of ex…

A. In this Chapter: DSS—the Department of Social Services (Office of Community Services). Fund—the Louisiana Homeless Trust Fund established by R.S. 46:591 through 46:595.

A. To receive an application, an organization that aids the homeless must submit a written request to DSS containing the following information: 1. name of the organization; 2. mailing address of the organization; 3. phone number of the organization; 4. contact person within the o…

A. The application for funds must contain: 1. name and mailing address of the organization; 2. names and addresses of the organization's Board of Directors; 3. certification of the organization's nonprofit and tax exempt status or of nonprofit application pending; 4. brief histor…

A. DSS will review complete applications in the order the applications are received. B. DSS shall evaluate each application according to the following factors: 1. the extent to which the proposal meets the needs of the homeless in the organization's service community, as identifi…

A. DSS shall notify applicants of award decisions no later than 30 days after the date of DSS's decision. B. An organization shall notify DSS in writing and by mail of whether the organization accepts the award no later than 30 days after the date the organization received DSS's …

A. At any time, DSS may authorize an emergency grant of up to $2,000 to an organization that aids the homeless, as long as funding is available. A request for an emergency grant must state the immediate nature of the request and comply with §1805.A of this rule.

A. A progressive award is an award of portions of a definite quantity requirement to more than one contractor. Each portion is for a definite quantity and the sum of the portions is the total definite quantity required. A progressive award may be in the state’s best interest when…

A. A multiple award is an award of an indefinite quantity contract for one or more similar supplies or services to more than one bidder or proposer, and the state is obligated to order all of its actual, normal requirements for the specified supplies or services from those contra…

A. If a progressive or multiple award is anticipated prior to issuing a solicitation, the method of award should be stated in the solicitation.

A. The chief procurement officer shall make a written determination setting forth the reasons for a progressive or multiple award, which shall be made a part of the procurement file.

A. Any person shall complete and sign the Reinstatement Relief Program application form in order to apply for participation in the Reinstatement Relief Program. Any application or request, no matter in what form, which is not on the Office of Motor Vehicles approved application f…

A. The amount to be owed in the Reinstatement Relief Program shall be determined on an individual basis taking into account outstanding insurance cancellations which have not been reinstated including an insurance cancellation for which only a partial payment has been made. Any i…

A. These rules are adopted by the Louisiana Emergency Network (hereinafter LERN) Board (hereinafter board) to effectuate the provisions of R.S. 40:2841 et seq.