Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Acromioclavicular joint sprains/dislocations. An acute acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury is frequently referred to as a shoulder separation. There are six classifications of AC joint separation, which are based upon the extent of ligament damage and bony displacement: 1. Des…

A. Treating providers, as well as employers and insurers are highly encouraged to reference the General Guideline Principles. Before initiation of any therapeutic procedure, the authorized treating provider, employer, and insurer must consider these important issues in the care o…

A. All operative interventions must be based upon positive correlation of clinical findings, clinical course and diagnostic tests. A comprehensive assimilation of these factors must lead to a specific diagnosis with positive identification of pathologic condition(s). It is impera…

E-Mail to: mgd1009@lwc.la.gov 1. Last four digit of Social Security No. ___________ Fax to: OWCA – Medical Services 2. Date of Injury/Illness _____-_____-________ ATTN: Medical Director 3. Parts of Body Injured_________________________ (225) 342-9836 _____________________________…

A. Within the Office of State Police there shall be a Weights and Standards Mobile Police Force which shall perform the functions of the state related to the enforcement of R.S. 32:380-389, and R.S. 47:718, and the provisions of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Tile 47 relating to tru…

A. Safety-devices shall include flags, lights, and/or reflectors not to project more than 12 inches beyond the width of the vehicle's body. B. Vehicles and/or loads which exceed the legal width shall meet the following requirements. 1. The owner of the vehicle shall obtain an ove…

A. Warning flags are required on vehicles and loads which exceed the legal length, or which have a rear overhang of more than 4 feet. There must be flags at the following points. 1. If the over-length or projecting portion is 2 feet wide or less, one flag must be located at the e…

A. State police escorts are required for all vehicles and loads which are: 1. over 16 feet wide on a two-lane highway; 2. over 16 feet wide on a multi-lane highway; 3. over 125 feet in length. B. Escorts should be arranged at the troop nearest the beginning of the movement. C. St…

A. Vehicle owner/operator shall ensure that the vehicle is equipped with equipment in proper working condition for care of load to prevent escape of loose material. The driver of the vehicle is responsible for the proper installation of equipment provided by owner to prevent the …

A. Farm vehicles and equipment, except draglines and bulldozers, being operated and/or transported for bona fide agricultural purposes or the transportation of farm vehicles and equipment to be used for normal farm purposes by persons transporting such farm equipment or machinery…

A. Legal Limitations 1. The maximum legal axle weights on interstate highways are: a. single axles 20,000 pounds b. tandem axles 34,000 pounds c. tridum axles 42,000 pounds d. quadrum axles 50,000 pounds 2. Axle variances of 2,000 pounds for single axles and 3,000 pounds for tand…

A. Special permits must be in the vehicle at all times of operation, and such permit shall be produced upon request by any police officer. B. Violation of any terms or conditions of a special permit shall subject the driver and/or owner of the permitted vehicle to the penalties p…

A. Any person who is determined by the superintendent of the department after reasonable notice and opportunity for a fair and impartial hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to have committed an act that is a violation of these regulations (excluding …

A. To enforce the collection of a civil penalty levied upon a person determined by the deputy secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections to have committed an act that is a violation of these regulations, the deputy secretary: 1. may order the removal of the offe…

A. Pursuant to R.S. 32:384(D), every trailer and semi-trailer with a loaded gross weight capacity of up to 6,000 pounds shall be equipped with safety chains or another approved safety device. This statute requires that the safety device shall be securely attached to the towing ve…

A. The Community Water Enrichment Fund (CWEF) provides financial assistance to local units of government in rural areas. The CWEF program will be administered by the Office of Community Development (OCD). B. All municipalities and parishes within the state of Louisiana that are i…

A. CWEF 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…

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…

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…

A. Effective for dates of service on or after September 20, 2023, payment will be made to out-of-state hospitals for provision of inpatient services which meet at least one of the following conditions: 1. medical services are needed because of a medical emergency; 2. medical serv…

A. Effective for dates of service on or after September 20, 2023, payment for all out-of-state inpatient services, other than organ transplants, shall be made at the Louisiana in-state prospective peer group rate in effect for the corresponding type of non-teaching hospital or sp…

A. Prior Approval 1. Prior written approval of the board is required to relocate gaming operations to a facility in accordance with R.S. 27:44(24)(e) and R.S. 27:67. 2. Failure to obtain approval from the board prior to relocating gaming operations to a facility may be grounds fo…

A. Authority. After reasonable notice to the person involved and reasonable opportunity for that person to be heard, the state chief procurement officer shall have authority to suspend or debar an individual or business for cause from consideration for a contract, in accordance w…

A. It is of primary importance to the public that each public servant in the state of Louisiana undergoes education and training on the Code of Governmental Ethics during each year of his term of public employment or term in office, as the case may be, in accordance with R.S. 42:…

A. For purposes of Chapter 24 of these rules, the following definitions apply. Additional Material—public servant ethics training material which has not yet been approved by the Board of Ethics for presentations. Such material requires board approval prior to being presented to p…

A. In order for an applicant to be an approved certified trainer, he must meet the following requirements. 1. Required Training. Certified trainer applicants are required to undergo a minimum of four hours of training within the past three years that can be verified with attendan…

A. Certified trainers are required to use training and education materials approved by the ethics administration program. B. Access to preapproved training materials will be made available to trainers pending completion of training requirements set forth in §2405 and upon trainer…

A. Application for Approval. Certified trainers who wish to utilize material that has not been preapproved by the board must submit an application for approval of material for public servant ethics training to the Board of Ethics with a copy of the materials for the proposed prog…

A. Prior to conducting a public servant ethics training program, a certified trainer must notify the ethics administration program and request approval of the session. An application for public servant ethics training program can be found on the board’s website and shall be submi…

A. Programs must be a minimum of one hour in order for the public servant to receive credit for his public servant ethics training, and the public servant must be present for at least 90% of the presentation. B. The program must be offered by a certified trainer. C. The costs of …

A. Each public servant attending a certified program shall provide information requested by the trainer. B. For in person trainings, attendance forms will be provided by the certified trainer, which shall include an area for the attendee’s name, date of birth, agency, signature, …

A. A state agency ethics liaison may deliver information, as a proctor, to the public servants in his agency regarding the education and training required pursuant to R.S. 42:1170.A of the code of governmental ethics, provided the liaison has the training required by R.S. 42:1170…

A. The rules contained herein are promulgated by the Video Gaming Division of the Office of State Police in order to facilitate implementation of the video draw poker devices control law, R.S 27:401 et seq., to achieve the effective regulation of the video gaming industry, and to…

A. The provisions of the Louisiana video draw poker devices control law relating to the definitions of words, terms, and phrases are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof, and shall apply and govern the interpretation of these regulations, except as otherwise sp…

A.1. All applications for a license shall be submitted on forms provided by the division. 2. An application is not complete nor is it considered filed with the division unless it is submitted with the required fee, is signed by the applicant, and contains all information required…

A. Responsibilities of Licensees 1. The licensee or a designated representative of the licensed establishment shall be required to be physically present and available within the licensed establishment at all times during all hours of operation; shall ensure that the devices are n…

A. License Fees 1. A nonrefundable annual fee as listed below shall be paid by each applicant: a. manufacturer, as provided in R.S. 27:29.1; b. distributor, as provided in R.S. 27:435; c. service entity, as provided in R.S. 27:435; d. device owner, as provided in R.S. 27:435; and…

A. General Provisions 1. For purposes of this Section quarters of the year are defined as follows: a. first quarter shall be July 1-September 30; b. second quarter shall be October 1-December 31; c. third quarter shall be January 1-March 31; and d. fourth quarter shall be April 1…

A. Device Specifications 1. All devices shall include all of the specifications and features as provided in R.S. 27:405. In addition, all devices shall include the following specifications and features: a. a video display screen utilizing a cathode ray tube or other display devic…

A. Establishment Licenses 1. The division may issue a license to qualified applicants based on the type of business being conducted. The types of licenses and the requirements for these licenses are as follows: a. Type "I" License―any bar, tavern, cocktail lounge, or club only, a…

A. General Provisions 1. All licensees and permittees shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 2. All licensees and permittees shall, at all times, conduct themselves in a professional manner when communicating with the public, the division…

A. Background Investigations 1. All applicants shall be subject to a background investigation in order to ensure that licensing requirements are met. 2. All applicants shall, upon request, make available to the division, records and documentation to substantiate statements and su…

A. Required Meetings 1. The division may summon a licensee or permittee to appear for a consultation, explanation, discussion, clarification, training session, or other meeting considered by the division to be of potential benefit, or otherwise aid in the effective regulation of …

A. Pursuant to R.S. 27:432 et seq., in lieu of other administrative action, the division may impose a civil penalty as provided for in the penalty schedule contained in Subsection B. B. Penalty Schedule Regulation Number Violation Description 1st 2nd 3rd Application and License 2…

A. If any provision of these rules is declared invalid for any reason, the invalidity of that provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining rules or any other provision thereof.

A. Admission to the ADHC Waiver Program shall be determined in accordance with the following criteria: 1. meets the target population criteria as specified in the approved waiver document; 2. initial and continued Medicaid eligibility; 3. initial and continued eligibility for nur…

A. The purpose of these rules is to regulate the activity of firms, employees of firms, and individuals who own, operate, set-up, and/or inspect inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides in the interest of protecting and preserving human lives pursua…

A. The Office of State Fire Marshal, which administers the provisions of R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., relating to the amusement rides safety law, is located at 8181 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806. B. The following nationally recognized standards are to be used in the formul…

A. These rules shall apply to all firms and persons engaged in the activity of owning, operating, setting up of, and/or inspecting inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides.

A. Any notice required to be given by the state fire marshal or his designee to any firm, owner, or operator found to have violated the provisions of R.S. 40:1484 et seq., or these rules shall include any proposed penalty and may be provided in the following manner: 1. by persona…