Louisiana Administrative Code

A. All containers and packages enclosing condensed, concentrated, dry or blend dry dairy products defined in § 101 of this Code shall be labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, the State Food, Drug and Cosmeti…

A. Grade A condensed milk and condensed milk products shall conform to the standards of identity prescribed by this Part. B. Grade A condensed milk and condensed milk products shall conform with the following microbiological, chemical and temperature requirements: 1. temperature⎯…

A. Grade A nonfat dry milk shall conform with the standards of identity prescribed by this Part. B. Grade A nonfat dry milk shall conform with the following microbiological, chemical and physical requirements not to exceed: 1. milk fat⎯1.25 percent; 2. moisture⎯4.00 percent; 3. t…

A. The processes used in the production of Grade A whey for condensing and concentrating shall be performed in cheese manufacturing plants that are in substantial compliance with the sanitation requirements for Grade A dairy plants contained in this Part. B. Grade A whey for cond…

A. Grade A pasteurized condensed whey shall conform with the following bacteriological, chemical and temperature standards: 1. temperature⎯cooled to 10°C (50°F) or less during crystallization, within 72 hours of condensing; 2. standard plate count⎯not to exceed 30,000 cfu per gra…

A. Grade A dry whey or dry whey products shall conform with the following bacteriological standards: 1. standard plate count⎯not to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram; 2. coliform count⎯not to exceed 10 per gram; 3. drugs⎯no positive results from drug residue detection test methods which…

A. Grade A Dry Buttermilk or Dry Buttermilk Products shall conform with the following bacteriological and chemical standards: 1. standard plate count⎯not to exceed 30,000 cfu per gram; 2. coliform count⎯not to exceed 10 per gram; 3. drugs⎯no positive results on drug residue detec…

A. Other condensed, concentrated or dry dairy products which are designated Grade A by the NCIMS shall be processed in dairy plants that are in substantial compliance with the requirements for Grade A dairy plants contained in this Part and shall conform with the following. 1. Al…

A. The manufacture of blended dry dairy products shall be performed in a plant that is in substantial compliance with the requirements of this Part for dairy products condensing, dairy products drying or dairy products blending plants. B. Blended dry dairy products shall conform …

A. Extra grade and standard grade dry dairy products shall be manufactured from Grade A raw milk for pasteurization or manufacturing grade (milk for manufacturing purposes) for pasteurization. B. Extra grade and standard grade dry dairy products shall conform with the standards o…

A. Extra grade dry dairy products shall conform with the bacteriological requirements indicated below. 1. Dry whole milk: a. standard plate count - not to exceed 10,000 cfu per gram; b. coliform count - not to exceed 10 per gram; and c. pathogens⎯no pathogenic microorganisms of h…

A. Standard grade dry dairy products shall conform with the bacteriological requirements indicated below: 1. Dry whole milk: a. standard plate count⎯not to exceed 50,000 cfu per gram; b. coliform count⎯not to exceed 10 per gram; and, c. pathogens⎯no pathogenic microorganisms of h…

A. Effective May 1, 2014, the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing shall adopt provisions to establish a comprehensive system of delivery for dental services covered under the Medicaid Program. The dental benefits plan shall be administered under the authorit…

A. In order to participate in the Medicaid Program, a DBPM must be a successful bidder, be awarded a contract with the department, and complete the readiness review. B. A DBPM must: 1. meet the federal definition of a PAHP as defined in 42 CFR §438.2; 2. have a license or certifi…

A. The DBPM shall be responsible for the administration and management of its requirements and responsibilities under the contract with the department and any and all department issued guidance. This includes all subcontracts, employees, agents and anyone acting for or on behalf …

A. The DBPM must maintain and monitor a provider network that is supported by written agreements and is sufficient to provide adequate access to enrollees as required by federal law and the terms as set forth in the contract. The DBPM shall adhere to the federal regulations gover…

A. Core benefits and services shall be furnished in an amount, duration, and scope that is no less than the amount, duration, and scope for the same services furnished to enrollees under the Louisiana Medicaid state plan. 1. Core benefits and services shall be defined as those or…

A. Payments to the Dental Benefit Plan. The department, or its fiscal intermediary, shall make monthly capitation payments to the dental benefit plan based on a per member, per month (PMPM) rate. 1. The department reserves the right to re-negotiate the PMPM rates: a. if the rate …

A. Network Providers. All subcontracts executed by the DBPM shall comply with the terms in the contract. Requirements shall include at a minimum: 1. the name and address of the official payee to whom payment shall be made; 2. the full disclosure of the method and amount of compen…

A. The DBPM shall adhere to the provisions governing the grievance and appeals processes for coordinated care network prepaid models outlined in LAC 50:I.Chapter 37, Subparts B and C.

A. Right of Dentist Providers to Independent Review of Claims 1. Pursuant to Act 284 of the 2018 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, for adverse determinations related to dental claims filed on or after November 20, 2018, a dentist/dental provider shall have a right to …

v. at any time, up to two times per calendar year. After the second transfer, the enrollee will remain in that DBPM for the remainder of the calendar year unless they receive approval for a for cause disenrollment. H. Involuntary Disenrollment 1. The DBPM may request involuntary …

A.1. Bodies received by the bureau shall be allocated by it to the following three departments of anatomy: a. Tulane University School of Medicine b. Louisiana State University School of Medicine at New Orleans combined with the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry. c. …

A. All educational institutions receiving bodies under provisions of this part shall give a bond, in a form approved by the Attorney General, in favor of the bureau and in the amount of $1,000, conditioned that the bodies received by them shall be used for the promotion or applic…

A. In the distribution and transportation of bodies, as provided for in this part, the bureau may employ any public carrier having a transmittal permit issued by the local registrar of vital statistics authorizing the removal of the body. All bodies being transported must be prop…

A. Bids for general obligation bonds of the state may be received by the state bond commission through sealed bids, electronic bids or facsimile bids as provided herein. Bids received electronically must be submitted via a qualified electronic bid provider, as determined by the S…

A. As used throughout this Chapter, the following definitions apply. Applicant—any person who has applied for registration as a manufacturer, distributor, or supplier for electronic bingo card dabber devices. Distributor—a person or business entity that owns and/or leases electro…

A. Any person desiring to own, sell, or distribute electronic bingo card dabber devices in this state must comply with the following: 1. be issued and maintain all required federal, state, parish, and municipal licenses; 2. apply to the office and pay the required licensing fee a…

A. Eligibility. EBCDDs and EBCDD systems will only be allowed under the following criteria: 1. a charitable organization doing business in those parishes or incorporated municipalities where an ordinance has been adopted allowing charitable games of chance; or 2. a manufacturer o…

A. Any malfunction or problems with an EBCDD or EBCDD system that could affect the security or integrity of the bingo game, the bingo card monitoring devices, or other bingo systems, must be logged and the office must be notified of the malfunction as soon as possible. B. The off…

A. Reporting Requirements—Manufacturers 1. Each manufacturer selling, leasing, or otherwise furnishing EBCDDs or EBCDD systems must maintain a log or other records, such as invoices, which includes the following information: a. the date of transaction; b. the model and unique ide…

A. Applicant Suitability and Business Relationships. The office may deny an application or revoke, suspend, restrict, or limit a permit or approval of a EBCDD or EBCDD system when it is determined that the applicant or a business relationship between an applicant and another pers…

A. All equipment and utensils shall be of construction approved by the state health officer and shall be maintained in good repair. B. Mollusk and crustacean shells may not be used as serving containers. This prohibition does not apply to the removal of the animal from the shell …

A. Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be: 1. safe; 2. durable, corrosion-resistant,…

A. Copper and copper alloys such as brass shall not be used in contact with a food that has a pH below 6.0, such as vinegar, fruit juice, or wine.

A. Galvanized metal shall not be used for utensils or food-contact surfaces or equipment that are used for acidic food.

A. Lead in Ceramic, China, and Crystal Utensils―Use Limitation 1. Ceramic, china, crystal utensils, and decorative utensils such as hand painted ceramic or china that are used in contact with food shall be lead-free or contain levels of lead not exceeding the limits of the follow…

A. Wood and wood wicker shall not be used as a food-contact surface except as follows. 1. Hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood may be used for: a. cutting boards, cutting blocks, baker's tables; and utensils, such as rolling pins, doughnut dowels, salad bowls, a…

A. Surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and smooth material.

A. Single-service and single-use articles shall not be reused.

A. If used, single use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. B. Except as specified in Subsection C of t…

A. Food temperature measuring devices may not have sensors or stems constructed of glass, except that thermometers with glass sensors or stems that are encased in a shatterproof coating such as candy thermometers may be used.

A. The Executive Branch Lobbyist Disclosure Act provides that the board shall administer and enforce the provisions of R.S. 49:71 et seq.

A. The staff shall prepare and provide, upon request, forms for the registration and reporting of executive branch lobbyists. Forms may be provided on paper or in electronic format. B. No registration, report or designation filed by a lobbyist or other person will be dated and fi…

A. The staff shall establish a procedure for the dating, indexing, and filing of all lobbyist registrations, lobbyist disclosure reports, designations, and employer/principal disclosure reports received by the board. B. The method of determining the date of filing shall be as pro…

A. A fee, as set forth by the Legislature in R.S. 49:74(G), shall be remitted to the board with each registration or renewal required to be filed by a lobbyist. B. All fees paid in compliance with this Chapter shall be by check or money order and made payable to the Louisiana Boa…

A. The following definitions supplement those contained in R.S. 49:71 et seq. Aggregate Amount or Aggregate Expenditure―the total amount of money spent on behalf of an individual executive branch official on any one occasion or during a six-month reporting period. Aggregate Total…

A. A lobbyist shall report the total amount of expenditures spent on employees in every individual department of the executive branch during the applicable reporting period on the forms promulgated by the board in this Chapter. B. A lobbyist shall report the total amount of expen…

A. Any individual who is employed as a lobbyist or who receives compensation to act in a representative capacity for the purpose of lobbying shall register, on forms provided by the board, as an executive branch lobbyist with the board within five days of making expenditures of $…

A. A lobbyist is required to list on his registration form the name and address of each person by whom he is employed and, if different, whose interests he represents, including the business in which that person is engaged, if expenditures are made by either the lobbyist, his emp…