Louisiana Administrative Code

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…

A. As used in this Part, the following terms have the meanings specified in this Section, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise. AIMS—the Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers association. ANSI—the American National Standards Institute. ASTM—the American…

A. Required 1. Any owner of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride shall register each of his inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides with the Office of State Fire Marshal in accordance with these rules prior to its…

A. Certificate of Registration 1. Upon approval of the firm or individual to be licensed by the Office of State Fire Marshal, a certificate of registration shall be issued to the owner of each inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride registered. The ce…

A. Each firm engaged in the activity of operating, and/or inspecting inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides shall obtain a certificate of licensure from the Office of State Fire Marshal, as provided by R.S. 40:1481.1 et seq., and these rules prior…

A. Applications for a certificate of licensure for firms, employees of firms, and individuals who operate, and/or inspect inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, or amusement rides shall be submitted and processed electronically utilizing the Office of State Fire Mar…

A. Every fee required in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:1484.18 et seq., and these rules shall be paid in the following manners: 1. by firm check or certified funds made payable to the "Office of State Fire Marshal." Fees shall be paid at or mailed to the Office of Sta…

A. Any alteration of a certificate of licensure or individual license renders it invalid and such alteration shall be the basis for administrative action in accordance with penalties set forth in R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq., and these rules.

A. Required 1. Every inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride in operation in this state shall have an event tag placed thereon after it has been inspected by a licensed set-up inspector. 2. Event tags shall be valid only for the dates of the event’s d…

A. Certificate of Inspection Form 1. A certificate of inspection form shall be provided by the Office of State Fire Marshal for use by licensed third-party and/or set-up inspectors.

A. The following acts are prohibited and shall be considered grounds for administrative and/or legal action to be taken against firms, persons and/or employees committing such: 1. charging a customer for an inspection that was not performed; 2. misrepresenting oneself and/or one’…

A. The state fire marshal or his designated representative shall make, or cause to be made, from time to time, inspections of a firm's physical locations or operational sites to verify required certificates, employee lists, employee licenses, business records and insurances, equi…

A. The Office of State Fire Marshal may refuse the issuance or renewal of, suspend, or revoke a license and impose administrative penalties, if, after notice, as required by the Administrative Procedures Act, it is found that a person, licensed firm, or licensee, or an applicant …

A. If any provision of these rules or the application thereof to any firm, person, employee or circumstance is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or any other application of these rules which can be given effect without the invalid p…

A. Required Certification 1. Applicants for third-party inspectors’ licenses are required to meet the certification requirements pursuant to R.S. 40:1484.10, et seq., and these rules. B. Equivalent Certification 1. The Office of State Fire Marshal establishes AIMS Associate Ride …

A. In order to conduct material and/or structural testing and perform inspections of inflatable amusement devises within this limited endorsement, a firm and individual must obtain a license from the Office of State Fire Marshal in accordance R.S. 40:1484.1 et seq. and these rule…

A. In order to obtain a license from the Office of State Fire Marshal to conduct set-up inspections of inflatable amusement devices, amusement attractions, and amusement rides, individuals are required to provide the following documented evidence of education or experience that i…

A. At each event, prior to the operation of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, licensed set-up inspectors shall utilize the set-up inspection form provided by the Office of State Fire Marshal when conducting inspections. One form shall be com…

A. If the state fire marshal, his designee, or a licensed inspector finds that an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride, presents an imminent danger to life, of injury, or of mechanical/electrical failure, he will attach to such device, attraction, …

A. The owner and/or operator of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride shall ensure the availability of medical aid. In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital used for the treatment of an injured person, within a 10-mile radius of the de…

A. The ride operator shall be at least 18 years of age. B. A ride operator may, however, be between the ages of 15 and 17 only if the subject ride’s manual allows a person of that age to perform operations and only if documents are presented to the Office of State Fire Marshal ev…

A. The operator shall retain, for a period of 24 calendar months, maintenance and inspection records for each inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, and amusement ride.

A. If an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride is subjected to a minor modification, the owner or operator shall notify the Office of State Fire Marshal prior to the operation of the inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ri…

A. The operator of an inflatable amusement device, amusement attraction, or amusement ride shall comply with the construction manual or the equivalency thereof as determined by the Office of State Fire Marshal, for the assembly and disassembly of the inflatable amusement device, …

A. On an amusement attraction or amusement ride where coasting renders the operation dangerous, either during the period while the ride or attraction is being loaded or unloaded, or in the case of power failure or other unforeseeable situation a method of braking shall be provide…