25,466 sections across 2,439 Louisiana regulatory chapters.
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2393 Direct Laryngoscopy (Passage of Lighted Tube into the Voice Box)
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A. Persistent Hoarseness B. Broken Teeth C. Perforation of Throat
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2395 Parotidectomy (Removal of Salivary Gland near the Ear)
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A. Bleeding B. Infection C. Facial Nerve Palsy D. Numbness of Ear
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2400 Esophageal Dilation/ Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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A. Infection B. Bleeding which May Require Transfusion and/or Surgery C. Perforation of Esophagus, Stomach, Intestinal Wall which may Require Surgery D. Respiratory Arrest E. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2404 Diagnostic and Therapeutic ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatogram)
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A. Infection B. Bleeding which may Require Transfusion C. Perforation of Esophagus, Stomach, Intestinal Wall or Ducts which May Require Surgery D. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats) E. Pancreatic Inflammation
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2406 Colonoscopy
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A. Infection B. Bleeding which may Require Transfusion and/or Surgery C. Perforation of Colon or Rectal Wall which may Require Surgery D. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2408 Sigmoidoscopy/Proctoscopy
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A. Infection B. Bleeding which may Require Transfusion and/or Surgery C. Perforation of Colon or Rectal Wall which may Require Surgery D. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2410 Esophageal Manometry
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A. Esophageal Perforation which may Require Surgery B. Aspiration Pneumonia C. Cardiac Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2412 Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of the Liver
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A. Bleeding Requiring Transfusion and/or Surgery B. Lung Collapse which may Require Surgery C. Internal Leakage of Bile which may Require Surgery D. Puncture of other Organs which may Require Surgery E. Aspiration Pneumonia
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2414 24-Hour PH Monitoring
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A. Aspiration Pneumonia B. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Irregular Heartbeats)
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2416 Gastrectomy or Vagotomy and Pyloroplasty
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A. Infection in Incision or Inside Abdomen B. Bleeding which may Require Transfusion C. Leakage from Stomach (Fistula) D. Inability to Maintain Weight E. "Dumping Syndrome" (Chronic Vomiting after Eating) F. Inability to eat Large Amount of Food, Especially Early after Surgery G.…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2418 Colon Resection
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A. Infection in the Incision B. Intra-Abdominal Infection (Abscess) Requiring Additional Surgery and Prolonged Hospitalization C. Leakage from Colon (Fistula) Requiring Additional Surgery and Possible Colostomy (Colon Empties into Bag Worn on the Abdomen) D. Injury to other Organ…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2420 Appendectomy
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A. Infection in the Incision B. Bleeding from or into Incision C. Intra-Abdominal Infection (Abscess) Requiring Additional Surgery and Prolonged Hospitalization D. Leakage from the Colon (Fistula) Requiring Additional Surgery and/or Colostomy (Colon Empties into Bag Worn on the A…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2422 Hernia Repair
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A. Infection in the Incision, Possibly Requiring Additional Surgery to Remove Mesh if used for Repair B. Bleeding into Incision or Scrotum Resulting in Marked Swelling with Pain, Possibly Requiring Additional Surgery C. Recurrence of Hernia D. Injury to or Loss of Testicle(s) or …
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2424 Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Fistula or Fissure
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A. Bleeding at Operative Site B. Post-Operative Pain, Especially with Bowel Movements C. Temporary/Permanent Difficulty Controlling Bowel Movements or Passage of Gas D. Recurrence of Hemorrhoids or Fistula or Fissure E. Narrowing of Anal Opening Requiring Additional Surgery or Re…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2426 Excisional Breast Biopsy
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A. Infection; B. Blood clot (hematoma); C. Failure to obtain accurate diagnosis; D. Disfiguring scar; E. Failure to locate and remove abnormality.
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2428 Lumpectomy (partial excision of breast) with Axillary Dissection
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A. Infection B. Blood Clot (Hematoma) C. Disfiguring Scar D. Fluid Collection in Axilla (Arm Pit) E. Numbness to Arm F. Swelling of Arm on Side of Surgery G. Damage to nerves of Arm or Chest Wall, Resulting in Pain, Numbness, Weakness H. Local Recurrence of Cancer I. Complication…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2430 Intravenous Injection of Radiopaque Contrast Media (both ionic and nonionic)
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A. This procedure has been identified by the Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel as having no risks that are required to be disclosed. Absence of required disclosure of risks does not mean that consent for the treatment or procedure is not necessary. Furthermore, it may be necessa…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2432 Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Malfunction of Shunt Due to Infection B. Collection of Blood or Fluid between Brain and S…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2434 Ventricular Atrial Shunt Placement
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. All of the Material Risks for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement B. Heart Failure C. In…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2436 Lumboperitoneal Shunt Placement
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Inflammation Reaction in Nerves of Spinal Canal B. Curvature of Spine C. Shifting/Movemen…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2438 Hemodialysis
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Hypotension (Abnormally Low Blood Pressure) B. Blood Vessel Access Problems C. Anticoagul…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2440 Peritoneal Dialysis
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Peritonitis (Infection within the Abdominal Cavity) B. Catheter Complications (Perforatio…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2442 Insertion of Temporary Hemodialysis Access Catheter
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Blood Clots, Requiring Re-Operation B. Infection C. False Aneurysm (Damaged Blood Vessel …
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2444 Insertion of Temporary Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Peritonitis (Infection inside the Abdominal Cavity) B. Bleeding C. Infection D. Intestina…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2446 Percutaneous Renal Biopsy Complications
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Injury to Adjacent Organs, such as Spleen or Liver B. Infection C. Hypotension (Abnormall…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2449 Urology
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedure. A. Nephrectomy (complete or partial removal of kidney) 1. bleeding; 2. infection; 3. injury …
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2451 Gastric Lap Band for Obesity
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure. A. Risks of Surgery 1. Damage to surrounding organs: a. bowel, pancreas, liver, requiring mor…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2453 Gastric Bypass with or without Liver Biopsy for Obesity
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure. A. Risks of Surgery: 1. damage to surrounding organs: a. bowel, pancreas, liver, requiring mo…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2455 Thoracentesis (insertion of needle or tube for drainage of chest cavity fluid)
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure. A. Bleeding B. Pneumothorax (Lung Collapse) C. Infection
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2457 Cancer Chemotherapy (treatment of cancer using anti-cancer medications)
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure. A. Hair Loss B. Damage to Blood Forming Organ (Bone Marrow) which May Result in Bleeding, Inf…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2459 Intravenous Conscious Sedation
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NOTE: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for the particular procedure. A. The risks for Intravenous Conscious Sedation will be covered by 4 (c), as stated in the ma…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2461 Cervical Manipulation/Adjustment
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NOTE: This Section was originally promulgated as §2440 but was moved as that number was in use. Note: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedu…
Chapter 23. Informed Consent-2463 Thoracic or Lumbar Manipulation/Adjustment
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NOTE: This Section was originally promulgated as §2442 but was moved as that number was in use. Note: Itemization of the procedures and risks under a particular specialty does not preclude other qualified practitioners from using those risks identified for that particular procedu…
Chapter 23. Insurance Companies-2301 Guidelines for Ascertaining the Fair Market Value of Insurance Companies
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A. The Tax Commission will assess insurance companies with a taxable situs within the state of Louisiana at 15 percent of the average monthly amount of direct premiums written during the previous year. B. Credit assessments of insurance companies shall be allocated to the parish …
Chapter 23. Insurance Companies-2303 Exemption of Life Insurance Companies and Other Insurance Premiums
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A. Life insurance companies and accident and health premiums are exempted from ad valorem taxation by Louisiana statute. In addition, national flood plan and multiple peril crop premiums are exempt by virtue of their being programs underwritten by the United States government.
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2301 General
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A. The Lobbying Local Government Act provides that the board shall administer and enforce the provisions of R.S. 33:9661 et seq.
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2303 Registration and Reporting Forms
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A. The staff shall prepare and provide, upon request, the electronic forms for the registration and reporting of local government lobbyists. The forms used shall be provided electronically on the lobbyist online filing system at www.ethics.state.la.us. B. No registration, report …
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2305 Registration and Reporting; Dating, Numbering and Filing
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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 through the lobbyist online filing system. B. The method of dete…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2307 Definitions
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A. The following definitions supplement those contained in R.S. 33:9662 et seq. Aggregate―the total amount of expenditures made on local government officials within the calendar year. Employer―any person which employs an individual for the purpose of lobbying. Principal―any perso…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2309 Registration
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A. Only an individual who has reached the age of majority may register as a lobbyist. B. A lobbyist shall register as an local government lobbyist with the board through the use of the lobbying online filing system forms provided by the board at its website: www.ethics.state.la.u…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2311 Reporting; in General
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A. A local government lobbyist shall file the required expenditure reports with the board through the use of the lobbying online filing system forms provided by the board at its website: www.ethics.state.la.us. B. The following are reportable expenditures under R.S. 33:9661 et se…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2313 Reporting; Additional Disclosure Requirements under R.S. 33:9661 et seq.
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A. Any expenditure made in connection with a civic, non-profit, educational, or political event as permitted by R.S. 42:1123(13) shall be included in calculating the aggregate amount spent on an local government official during the reporting period. B. Any expenditure subject to …
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2315 Reporting; Additional Disclosure Requirements under R.S. 33:9666(E)
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A. If more than 25 local governmental officials are invited to a reception, social gathering or other function during a reporting period, then R.S. 33:9666(E) requires that the following information be disclosed on Schedule B of the expenditure report: 1. the name of the group or…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2317 Election by Employer or Principal to Report for Lobbyists
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A. An employer or principal may elect, pursuant to R.S. 33:9666(F)(2)(a), to file a single expenditure report for his lobbyists. B. If an employer or principal elects to file such reports, an employer/principal designation must indicate to the board, through the use of the design…
Chapter 23. Lobbying Local Government-2319 Expenditures Made Directly by the Principal or Employer
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A. An expenditure made directly by an employer or principal in connection with a reception, social gathering, or other function shall be attributed to and reported by the lobbyist who attends the function. If more than one lobbyist attends the function, then the total amount spen…
Chapter 23. Local Government Assistance Program-2301 Purpose
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A. The Local Government Assistance Program (LGAP) provides financial assistance to local units of government in rural areas. The LGAP program will be administered by the Office of Community Development (OCD). B. All municipalities and parishes within the state of Louisiana that a…
Chapter 23. Local Government Assistance Program-2303 Application Process
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A. LGAP applications are available from the Office of Community Development to all municipalities and parishes that request them. All requests for information may be submitted via mail to the Office of Community Development, P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095. B. Applicat…
Chapter 23. Local Government Assistance Program-2305 Payments and Reimbursement
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A. Grant recipients are required to maintain an audit trail verifying that all funds received under this program were used to fulfill the stated purpose identified in the approved application. B. Payment shall be made to the grantee upon production of invoices and approval of the…
Chapter 23. Local Government Assistance Program-2307 Programmatic Assurances
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A. The grantee will hold harmless the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of the Governor, and Office of Community Development as a term and condition of the contract. B. OCD will de-obligate funds from any unexpended amount; whether by failure to start a proje…
Chapter 23. Louisiana Venture Capital Match Program-2301 Eligibility
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A. Eligible applicants are: 1. venture capital funds with a minimum of $5,000,000 of privately raised capital for risk investment under management with: a. proven, experienced management recognized in the venture capital community. The management should have significant managemen…