Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Except as specified in Subsection C of this Section, after cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth-dried. B. Equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in Paragraph (a) of 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing Solutions…

A. Except as specified in Subsection D of this Section, cleaned equipment, utensils and single-service and single use articles shall be stored: 1. in a clean dry location; 2. where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or contamination; and 3. at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the …

A. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food: a. with their handles above the top of the food and the container; b. with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be …

A. The program has the authority to enter into such cooperative agreements with federal agencies and other state agencies as may be necessary, in accordance with FPMR 101-44.206. Such agreements may involve, but not be limited to: 1. use of property by the program; 2. overseas pr…

A. These policies are designed to assure the protection of the rights of human subjects of research conducted in programs or facilities operated or funded by the Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH).

A. These policies apply to all research conducted in programs/facilities operated or funded by the DHH.

Cognitively Impaired―having either a psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, neurosis, personality or behavior disorders), an organic impairment (e.g., dementia) or a developmental disorder (e.g., mental retardation) that affects cognitive or emotional functions to the extent that…

A. The DHH believes that research involving human subjects must be based upon the principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. 1. Respect for persons involves a recognition of personal dignity and autonomy of individuals, and special protection of those persons wi…

A. Policy Basis. Research conducted and authorized by the DHH will meet all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, accreditation standards, and professional codes of ethics. These policies derive primarily from 45 CFR, Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects and are als…

A. The reimbursement methodology for inpatient hospital services incorporates a provision for an additional payment adjustment for hospitals serving a disproportionate share of low income patients. B. The following provisions govern the disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payme…

A. In order to qualify as a disproportionate share hospital, a hospital must: 1. have at least two obstetricians who have staff privileges and who have agreed to provide obstetric services to individuals who are Medicaid eligible. In the case of a hospital located in a rural area…

A. Qualified Non-Citizens 1. The department hereby adopts criteria for the coverage of qualified non-citizens pursuant to the provisions of §401 of the Personal and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-193) as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-33). 2. The dep…

A. Act 128 of the First Extraordinary Session of the 1998 Louisiana Legislature authorized the Department to adopt the guaranteed eligibility option for children, pursuant to §4731 of the Balanced Budget Act (BBA) of 1997. These provisions allow states to guarantee Medicaid eligi…

A. Effective December 31, 2013 any hospital designated by Louisiana Medicaid as a hospital presumptive eligibility qualified provider (HPEQP) may obtain information and determine hospital presumptive eligibility (HPE) for individuals who are not currently enrolled in Medicaid and…

A. It is the purpose of these regulations to establish a fee system for funding the monitoring, investigation, and other activities required to be conducted for the maintenance of a safe and healthful environment by the Department of Environmental Quality in accordance with the L…

A. These regulations provide fees as required by R.S. 30:2014(B), R.S. 30:2106, and R.S. 30:2115.

A. All terms used in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires or unless specifically defined in the Louisiana Environmental Quality Act, or in other regulations promulgated by the administrative authority or his or her predecessor, shall have their usual meanings.

A. Each application or amendment thereto for which a fee is prescribed shall be accompanied by a remittance in the full amount of the fee. No application or amendment thereto shall be accepted or processed prior to payment of the full amount specified. No permit, license, registr…

A. All activities for which an annual fee is provided shall be subject to the payment of such fee by the due date indicated on the invoice, except that any fee in excess of $50,000, upon written application to, and approval of, the administrative authority, may be paid in install…

A. Persons operating within Louisiana under the provisions of LAC 33:XV.212 or LAC 33:XV.390 shall submit to the Office of Environmental Compliance the annual fee of the applicable category before the first entry into the state. The fee will allow reciprocal recognition of the li…

A. One-half of the annual fee will be reimbursed to the licensee or registrant upon receipt of a written request to terminate the license or registration, provided that the request has been received by the Office of Environmental Compliance within 180 days after the annual fee du…

A. The fee for each applicable category is listed in LAC 33:XV.2599.Appendix A. B. In the case of licenses that authorize more than one activity, the total fee will be for the activity assigned the higher fee. C. Licenses that are amended and that result in a change in the LAC 33…

A. All payments made by check, draft, or money order shall be made payable to the Department of Environmental Quality, and mailed to the department at the address provided on the invoice. B. Electronic Methods of Payment 1. Persons wishing to make payments using the electronic pa…

A. A late payment fee of 15 percent may be applied to an invoice remaining unpaid after a period of 90 days from the date of the invoice. This late payment fee shall be calculated based on the total outstanding amount of the invoice.

A. Failure to pay the prescribed application fee or annual fee as provided herein, within 90 days after the due date, will constitute a violation of these regulations and shall subject the person to applicable enforcement actions under the Environmental Quality Act including, but…

A. The fees prescribed herein shall be effective on August 20, 1995 or upon publication in the Louisiana Register as adopted.

A. Those persons possessing licenses or registrations that name multiple locations where sources of radiation are stored, used, or otherwise possessed, shall be subject to an additional fee of 10 percent of the annual maintenance fee for each such location within the state of Lou…

A. Appendix A⎯Radiation Protection Program Fee Schedule Appendix A⎯Radiation Protection Program Fee Schedule New/Renewal Application Fee Annual Maintenance Fee I. Radioactive Material Licensing A. Medical licenses: 1. Therapy: a. Teletherapy $807 $807 b. Brachytherapy $807 $807 2…

A. The director, Office of Risk Management, Division of Administration, pursuant to notice of intent published December 20, 1987, and pursuant to provisions of R.S. 23:1034.2 and R.S. 39:1527 et seq., adopted effective April 1, 1988 a fee schedule for medical, surgical, and hospi…

A. The fair market value of office furniture and equipment, machinery and equipment and other assets used in general business activity can generally best be estimated by the cost approach with consideration of information provided by property owners on annual LAT 5 forms, written…

A. Suggested Guideline For Ascertaining Economic Lives of Business and Industrial Personal Property. The following alphabetical list includes most of the principal activities and types of machinery and equipment used in business throughout this state. The years shown represent an…

A. Approval of Local and Other State Authorities. No permits shall be issued nor shall any work commence until the application has first been approved by the governing authority of the parish wherein the property is located, Office of Public Works, Department of Wildlife and Fish…

A. Rinsate from certified applicator’s cleaning pesticide application equipment shall be used in the following manner: 1. in subsequent applications of the pesticide; or 2. placed in a rinsate collection system dedicated to that pesticide and used according to the label and label…

A. Permitted facilities are required to be inspected at least once annually. Inspections are intended to verify compliance with the provisions of this Subpart, including

A. Permitted facilities shall maintain an onsite security system that includes, at a minimum, the following components: 1. secured locks on doors throughout the facility; 2. audible alarms and a system of audio and video surveillance cameras that cover points of entry and egress …

A. Permitted facilities shall be required to maintain a point-of-sale software system that will interface with the Louisiana Medical Marijuana Tracking System to allow for seed-to-sale tracking of all medical marijuana transactions (including deliveries and waste disposal) conduc…

A. Retailers may refuse delivery from a manufacturing facility of marijuana products if it is determined at receiving that the product is misbranded, adulterated, expired, or otherwise in a non-saleable condition. Such refusals shall be recorded in the POS system and the Louisian…

A. Marijuana product in inventory that is no longer suitable for sale due to deterioration, expiration or other conditions rendering the product unsaleable shall be stored in a temporary morgue area pending disposal. Waste products may not be held on the premises longer than thir…

A. Retailers shall provide and maintain finishes to floors, walls, and ceilings in all public areas that are smooth, light-in-color, durable, and easy-to-clean. B. Retailers shall be sufficient in size to allow space for the following: 1. orderly placement of equipment and materi…

A. The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice has adopted jail standards for the state of Louisiana at a meeting held Wednesday, September 24, 1980.

A. The purpose of these standards is to provide a reasonable guideline for use by persons responsible for the planning, administration and construction of parish jails in Louisiana. They are intended to reflect the minimum requirements which comply with court orders and protect t…

A. The department hereby approves any uniform citation approved and adopted for use pursuant to R.S. 32:398.1 for the enforcement of any litter violations committed in this state.

A. The legislature recognizes the strong competition among states to attract new business and industry and to grow existing business and industry. B. It is further recognized that different regions have different characteristics and attributes which are advantageous to specific s…

Cooperative Endeavor Agreement—that agreement between a regional economic development organization and LED, through which the parties set forth the amount of the grant, the terms, conditions and compliance requirements. Abbreviated as CEA. Grant—an award from the Louisiana Compet…

A. The secretary shall promulgate administrative rules for the program, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and in consultation with the 8 enumerated REDO’s and the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation. B. Within thirty calendar days after adoption of program …

A. REDO’s shall only use grant funds to pay for qualified expenditures related to the furtherance of economic development within the region it represents. B. Qualified expenditures are limited to site development costs for publicly owned property or other property to the extent a…

A. The officers of the board shall be the chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary treasurer. B. The officers shall be elected at the board's regular meeting in the first quarter of each year. C. In the absence of the chairman at any meeting of the board, the vice-chairman shall pr…

A. Disposition of Funds. The proceeds of assessments delivered by the department to the board shall be deposited in a special account which shall be designated as the Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board account. B. Funds that are in the account shall be authorized by …

A. The award of contracts and grants shall be made by the board in accordance with state law.

A. Any Louisiana-owned and headquartered Venture Capital Fund with a minimum of $250,000 of privately- raised capital for equity investment under management may apply.