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La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2325 Redemption of bonds
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§2325. Redemption of bonds A. Each political subdivision that applies for a grant offer from the Federal Water Quality Administration and qualifies for federal aid and assistance under the provisions of Title 33 of Section 1251, et seq. of the United States Code Annotated, may al…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2326 Bonds and fees limited to water pollution control projects
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§2326. Bonds and fees limited to water pollution control projects The authority herein granted to issue revenue bonds and to levy and collect charges is for the specific object and purpose of providing state funds to supplement grants made pursuant to Federal Water Quality Admini…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2327 Issuance of local bonds; state refunds
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§2327. Issuance of local bonds; state refunds In order to accelerate the completion of water quality control projects, any political subdivision making application for a Federal Water Quality Administration grant, may, with the approval of the state treasurer and the Louisiana De…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:24 Issuance of warrants by health officer; general duties of officer
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§24. Issuance of warrants by health officer; general duties of officer A. The parish health officer may issue warrants only to arrest or prevent epidemics or to abate an imminent menace to the public health in his parish. B. The parish health officer shall issue all orders and wa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2401 Findings and policy
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§2401. Findings and policy The legislature finds all of the following: (1) Law enforcement work is of such importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state and is of such a nature as to require education and training of a professional character. The needs…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2401.1 Prohibition against quotas
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§2401.1. Prohibition against quotas A. No municipality or any police department thereof, nor any parish or any sheriff's department thereof, shall establish or maintain, formally or informally, a plan to evaluate, promote, compensate, or discipline a law enforcement officer on th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2401.2 Recruitment of minority candidates
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§2401.2. Recruitment of minority candidates The council shall develop a policy designed to increase the recruitment of minority candidates for law enforcement positions which may be implemented by governmental entities that employ a peace officer. All governmental entities that e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2401.3 Requirement for grant applications
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§2401.3. Requirement for grant applications In order to be eligible to apply for and receive any state grants administered or procured by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice, any governmental entity that employs a peace officer shall…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2402 Definitions
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§2402. Definitions As used in this Chapter: (1) "Governmental entity" means any board, authority, commission, department, office, division, or agency of the state or any of its local political subdivisions. (2) "Law enforcement training course" means a basic or advanced course of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2403 Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training
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§2403. Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training A. The Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training, hereinafter referred to as the council, shall be placed under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice with…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2404 Powers of the council
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§2404. Powers of the council In addition to any other powers conferred upon the council pursuant to this Chapter or by other law, the council shall have the following powers: (1) To administer this Chapter. (2) To develop minimum curriculum requirements for the training of peace …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2404.1 Additional powers of the council, school resource officers, School Violence Prevention Training Program
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§2404.1. Additional powers of the council, school resource officers, School Violence Prevention Training Program A. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:2404(11) and R.S. 17:416.19, the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall develop and implement a School V…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2404.2 Minimum training requirements; basic curriculum; annual training
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§2404.2. Minimum training requirements; basic curriculum; annual training A. In addition to all training requirements provided for in this Chapter, in order to be certified as a level one basic law enforcement peace officer, all persons shall successfully complete a minimum of fo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2404.3 Minimum training requirements for auxiliary officers; basic curriculum; annual
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§2404.3. Minimum training requirements for auxiliary officers; basic curriculum; annual training A.(1) In order to be certified as an auxiliary officer, a person shall successfully complete a minimum of one hundred hours of core curriculum for basic peace officers as prescribed b…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405 Peace officer training requirements; reimbursement by peace officer
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§2405. Peace officer training requirements; reimbursement by peace officer A.(1) Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, any person who begins employment as a full-time peace officer in Louisiana subsequent to January 1, 1986, must successfully complete …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.1 Special equipment provided by Department of Public Safety and Corrections
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§2405.1. Special equipment provided by Department of Public Safety and Corrections A. The Department of Public Safety and Corrections, from funds appropriated for this purpose, shall provide upon request special protective equipment, commonly known as a bulletproof vest, for ever…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.3 Unlawful activity by non-accredited training centers
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§2405.3. Unlawful activity by non-accredited training centers It shall be unlawful for any training center to offer, conduct, award any certificates or documents purporting to evidence completion of, or solicit prospective trainees for a basic law enforcement training course, unl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.4 Additional requirements of peace officers
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§2405.4. Additional requirements of peace officers A. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any person being hired as a peace officer with a law enforcement agency on or after August 15, 2003, shall provide the law enforcement agency with a sample of his DNA mater…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.6 Training for peace officers; electronic control devices
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§2405.6. Training for peace officers; electronic control devices Manufacturers of electronic control devices, commonly referred to as "stun guns", which are sold for law enforcement purposes within the state of Louisiana shall develop a training and certification course which sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.7 Human trafficking training; report to legislature
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§2405.7. Human trafficking training; report to legislature A. The council shall provide training for law enforcement agencies in addressing human trafficking. B. Such training shall focus on all of the following: (1) Investigating human trafficking under R.S. 14:46.2. (2) Investi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.8 Additional peace officer training requirements
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§2405.8. Additional peace officer training requirements A. The council shall develop and continuously update a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) recognized homicide investigator training program and a sexual assault awareness training program for peace officers that…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2405.9 Identification of minor or dependent children of an arrested person; guidelines and
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§2405.9. Identification of minor or dependent children of an arrested person; guidelines and training A. The Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training shall develop guidelines and provide training for law enforcement agencies on identifying and ensuring the safety of minor …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2406 Short title
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§2406. Short title The short title of this Chapter is Peace Officers Standards and Training Law. Added by Acts 1976, No. 397, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2411 Peace Officer and Public Safety Personnel Peer Support and Mental Health and
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§2411. Peace Officer and Public Safety Personnel Peer Support and Mental Health and Wellness Act A. Legislative intent and statement of public policy. (1) Peace officers and public safety personnel are often exposed to traumatic, hazardous, violent, and life-threatening situation…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2451 Creation; membership; term of office
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§2451. Creation; membership; term of office A. An agency of the state to be known as the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is hereby created and established in the Louisiana Department of Health, hereinafter in this Chapter referred to as the department. The counc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2452 Staff
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§2452. Staff The council shall be administered by an executive director. The department shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the council as otherwise provided in this Chapter, or as otherwise provided by law. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2453 Powers and duties
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§2453. Powers and duties The council shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To develop, foster, and coordinate services and programs of physical fitness and sports for the people of Louisiana. (2) To sponsor physical fitness and sports workshops, clinics, conferences, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2454 Grants; ability to contract
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§2454. Grants; ability to contract The council may accept grants, gifts, and bequests and enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2455 Exemptions
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§2455. Exemptions All high school and collegiate athletic programs in the state of Louisiana shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 751, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2471 Statement of purpose
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§2471. Statement of purpose A. The legislature hereby declares that one of the most serious issues facing the present health care system today is the absence of a high quality home health care service delivery system as an alternative approach to traditional institutional placeme…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2472 Definitions
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§2472. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following shall apply: (1) "Department" shall mean the Louisiana Department of Health. (2) "Hospital" shall mean a licensed hospital as defined by and regulated under R.S. 40:2100-40:2113.5. (3) "Long term home health care"…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2473 Long term home health care program; establishment
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§2473. Long term home health care program; establishment The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall establish a long term home health care program which shall provide long term home health care to persons otherwise eligible for Title XXI services who would require …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2474 Participation in program; needs assessment
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§2474. Participation in program; needs assessment Participation in the long term home health program shall be based initially on a comprehensive assessment conducted in accordance with rules and regulations promulgated by the department. Added by Acts 1982, No. 715, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2475 Authorization to provide a long term home health care program; procedure
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§2475. Authorization to provide a long term home health care program; procedure A long term health care program shall be provided only by a primary provider of home health care. No agency, organization, hospital, or nursing home shall provide a long term home health care program …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2476 Payment for long term home health care
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§2476. Payment for long term home health care At the time of the initial needs assessment as provided in R.S. 40:2474, and during each subsequent assessment, the department shall establish a monthly budget for the services to be provided in the plan of care. Providers of home hea…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2477 Request for waiver to provide in-home and community services
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§2477. Request for waiver to provide in-home and community services The secretary is authorized to submit waiver requests to the Health Care Financing Administration of the United States Department of Health and Human Services or its successor in accordance with the provisions of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:25 Entry on and inspection of premises
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§25. Entry on and inspection of premises The parish health officer and every person duly authorized may enter, examine and inspect all grounds, structures, public buildings and public places in execution of a warrant issued in accordance with the constitution and the laws of Loui…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2521 Law enforcement agency receiving report of missing or recovered child; duty
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§2521. Law enforcement agency receiving report of missing or recovered child; duty A.(1) Any law enforcement agency receiving an initial report of a missing child or the recovery of a missing child and having reasonable grounds to believe the report is accurate shall do all of th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2526 Pre-Amber Alert action plan; requirements; rules and regulations
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§2526. Pre-Amber Alert action plan; requirements; rules and regulations A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, jointly with the secretary of the Department of Children and Family Services, shall institute a pre-Amber Alert action plan. The plan shall…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2528 Predator Alert System; requirements; rules and regulations
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§2528. Predator Alert System; requirements; rules and regulations A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall institute a Predator Alert System. The system shall, at a minimum, provide the following services: (1) Send out the alert, through the state…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2530.1 Purpose
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§2530.1. Purpose The Louisiana Legislature finds that, in the case of a missing senior citizen or missing person with developmental disabilities, the first few hours in locating the individual are critical. To aid in the identification and location of missing senior citizens and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2530.2 Short title
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§2530.2. Short title This Chapter shall be known or may be cited as the "Silver Alert Act". Acts 2008, No. 453, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2530.3 Definitions
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§2530.3. Definitions For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) "Missing person with developmental disabilities" means a person whose whereabouts are unknown; whose domicile at the time he is reported missing is in thi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2530.4 Administration
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§2530.4. Administration A. The secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall develop and implement a system to notify citizens when a senior citizen or person with a developmental disability is determined to be missing and that an alert is to be issued to the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2530.5 Immunity from liability
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§2530.5. Immunity from liability Any state police officer, members of other law enforcement entities, radio or television broadcasters, cable television operators, who transmit or display, or who fail to transmit or display such information concerning a senior citizen or person w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2531 Applicability; minimum standards during investigation; penalties for failure to
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§2531. Applicability; minimum standards during investigation; penalties for failure to comply A. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply only to police employees as defined by R.S. 40:1372(5), Louisiana P.O.S.T. certified probation and parole officers employed by the Louisiana…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2532 Release of personal information
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§2532. Release of personal information No person, agency, or department shall release to the news media, press or any other public information agency, a law enforcement officer's home address, photograph, or any information that may be deemed otherwise confidential, without the e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2533 Personnel files
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§2533. Personnel files A. No law enforcement officer shall have any comment adverse to his interest entered in his personnel file, or any other file used for any personnel purposes by his employer, without the law enforcement officer's having first read and signed the instrument …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2534 Disclosure of finances
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§2534. Disclosure of finances No law enforcement officer shall be required to disclose, for the purpose of promotion or assignment, any item of his property, income, assets, debts or expenditures or those of any member of such officer's household. Acts 1985, No. 425, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2535 Retaliation for exercising rights
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§2535. Retaliation for exercising rights There shall be no penalty nor threat of any penalty for the exercise by a law enforcement officer of his rights under this Chapter. Acts 1985, No. 425, §1.