Title 37, Professions and Occupations
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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:694 Application for licensure or certification; fees
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§694. Application for licensure or certification; fees A.(1) Application for licensure as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the board, shall show the applicant's education and a detailed summary of his technical wo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:695 Examinations
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§695. Examinations A. When examinations are required, the board shall designate the time and place of the examinations. The board shall issue to each such examinee a letter notifying him that he has passed or failed the examination. B. The scope and administration of the examinat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:696 Certificates and licenses; seals and stamps
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§696. Certificates and licenses; seals and stamps A. The board shall issue a license or certificate, as appropriate, containing such information and in the format as the board shall specify, in its discretion, to each engineer, land surveyor, engineer intern, land surveyor intern…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:697 Expiration and renewals
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§697. Expiration and renewals A. Licensure and certification shall expire at a time specified by the board and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the executive director of the board to notify by letter to his last known address each licen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:697.1 Continuing professional development for professional engineers and land surveyors
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§697.1. Continuing professional development for professional engineers and land surveyors Professional engineers and professional land surveyors may, by rule of the board, be required to earn annually up to fifteen hours of board-approved continuing professional development. Acts…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:698 Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure
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§698. Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure A. The board shall have the power to take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder found by the board to be guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Any fraud, de…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:699 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§699. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 279, §9.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:7 Divisions and subordinate units of the department
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§7. Divisions and subordinate units of the department The work of the department, other than that assigned to any board thereof, shall be distributed among the divisions of the department. The heads of divisions shall be appointed by the director. Except as the internal organizat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:700 Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure
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§700. Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure A. The board shall have the power to take enforcement action against any non-licensee or non-certificate holder found by the board to be guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Practicing or offering to p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:701 Public and private work; application of provisions
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§701. Public and private work; application of provisions A. Persons performing subprofessional work as defined in the rules or regulations of the board, or acting as construction or process superintendents or foremen, need not be licensed under this Chapter, but their work shall …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:702 Saving clause
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§702. Saving clause This Chapter shall not be construed to prevent or to affect: (1) Other professions or trades including the practice of architecture as defined in Chapter 3 of this Title; or the practice of any legally recognized profession or trade; or the professional practi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:703 Transitional provisions
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§703. Transitional provisions Any and all rules and regulations of the board adopted prior to August 15, 1999, shall be and shall remain effective without readoption or further promulgation by the board. Acts 1980, No. 568, §1; Acts 1999, No. 396, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:71 Short title
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§71. Short title This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Accountancy Act". Acts 1979, No. 510, §1; Acts 1991, No. 880, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992; Acts 1999, No. 473, §1, eff. June 18, 1999.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.1 Short title
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§711.1. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Louisiana Professional Geoscience Practice Act". Acts 2010, No. 974, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.10 Records and reports
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§711.10. Records and reports A.(1) The board shall keep a record of its proceedings and a file of all applications, which file shall show: (a) The name, age, and residence of each applicant. (b) The date of the application. (c) The place of business of such applicant. (d) Educati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.11 Rosters and lists
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§711.11. Rosters and lists A. A roster showing the names and addresses of all professional geoscientists and the geoscience discipline under which each professional geoscientist has been listed, and the names and addresses of all geoscientists-in-training may be published at the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.12 License required; exemptions
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§711.12. License required; exemptions A. Unless exempted by this Chapter, a person shall not engage in the practice of geoscience unless the person holds a license issued under this Chapter. B. Unless the person is licensed under this Chapter, he shall not engage in any of the fo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.13 Application for licensure or certification; fees
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§711.13. Application for licensure or certification; fees A. Application for licensure as a professional geoscientist shall be on forms prescribed and furnished by the board, shall show the applicant's education and a detailed summary of his technical work, and shall contain such…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.14 Examinations
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§711.14. Examinations A. The board may prepare, administer, and grade oral and written examinations required or permitted under this Chapter. B. The board may adopt or recognize, in whole or in part, an examination prepared, administered, or graded by another organization, on a r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.15 License eligibility
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§711.15. License eligibility A. To be eligible for a license under this Chapter, an applicant shall meet the following minimum qualifications: (1) The applicant must be of good moral and ethical character as attested to by letters of reference submitted on behalf of the applicant…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.16 Qualifying work experience
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§711.16. Qualifying work experience A. The board shall apply the following standards in evaluating the work experience of an applicant for a license under this Chapter. (1) Each year of work experience acceptable to the board constitutes one year of qualifying work experience if …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.17 Reciprocal license
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§711.17. Reciprocal license A. The board by rule, adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, may authorize the licensing of a person who has not met the examination requirement of this Chapter, if the person is licensed or registered to practice a discipline of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.18 Temporary license
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§711.18. Temporary license A. The board may issue a temporary license to a person who satisfies either of the following: (1) The applicant is not a resident of this state and does not have an established place of business in this state but seeks to engage in the practice of geosc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.19 Issuance of license
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§711.19. Issuance of license A. The board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this Chapter. B. The license shall include all of the following: (1) The full name of the license holder. (2) A serial number. (3) A signature of an appropriate officer o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.2 Definitions
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§711.2. Definitions The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (1) "Applicant" means any person seeking to practice geoscience in the state of Louisiana who has applied to the board f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.20 Expiration and renewals; fees
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§711.20. Expiration and renewals; fees A. Licensure and certification shall expire at a time specified by the board and shall become invalid after that date unless renewed. It shall be the duty of the executive secretary of the board to notify by letter to his last known address …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.21 Continuing professional development for professional geoscientists
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§711.21. Continuing professional development for professional geoscientists Professional geoscientists may, by rule of the board, adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, be required to earn annually up to fifteen hours of board-approved continuing professiona…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.22 Seal
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§711.22. Seal A. Upon issuance of a license, the license holder shall obtain a seal of a design established by the board bearing: (1) The license holder's name. (2) The license number. (3) The words "licensed geoscientist" or "professional geoscientist". B. A geoscientific report…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.23 Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure
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§711.23. Disciplinary proceedings against licensees and certificate holders; procedure A. The board shall have the power to take disciplinary action against any licensee or certificate holder found by the board to be guilty of any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Any fraud,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.24 Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure
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§711.24. Enforcement proceedings against other persons; procedure A. The board shall have the power to take enforcement action against any nonlicensee or noncertificate holder found by the board to have committed any of the following acts or offenses: (1) Practicing or offering t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.3 Application of Chapter
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§711.3. Application of Chapter A. This Chapter shall not authorize the practice of professional land surveying by a licensed geoscientist. This Chapter shall not apply to a qualified and licensed professional land surveyor who confines the professional land surveyor's practice to…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.4 Board; appointments; terms
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§711.4. Board; appointments; terms A. The Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists is hereby created to administer the provisions of this Chapter. The board shall consist of nine members, six of whom shall be licensed geoscientists, one of whom shall be a licensed profession…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.5 Qualifications of board members
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§711.5. Qualifications of board members Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this state for at least the three years preceding appointment. Acts 2010, No. 974, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2011.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.6 Compensation and expenses
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§711.6. Compensation and expenses Each member of the board shall receive the amount set by the board, but not to exceed one hundred dollars per diem when actually attending to the work of the board or any of its committees, and for the time spent in necessary travel; and, in addi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.7 Organization and meetings
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§711.7. Organization and meetings A. The board shall hold at least four regular meetings each year. Special meetings shall be held at such time and place as specified by a call of the chairman or secretary. Notice of all meetings shall be given in writing to each member by the se…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.8 Powers of the board
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§711.8. Powers of the board A. The board shall have the power to make, adopt, amend, and promulgate bylaws not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state, which may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of its duties, and the regulation of the proceedi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:711.9 Receipts and disbursements
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§711.9. Receipts and disbursements A. The treasurer or the executive secretary of the board, or any other person or persons authorized by the board, shall receive, disburse, and account for all monies paid to or received by the board. He shall institute a system of books and fina…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:72 Legislative findings and purpose
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§72. Legislative findings and purpose The legislature hereby finds and declares that the purpose of this Part is to promote reliability of information that is used for guidance in financial transactions or for accounting for or assessing the financial status or performance of com…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:73 Definitions
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§73. Definitions When used in this Part, the following terms have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1)(a) "Attest" means providing the following services, subject to the exceptions provided for in R.S. 37:83: (i) Any audit or other engagement to be performed in accordance…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:74 State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana; powers and duties
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§74. State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana; powers and duties A. There is hereby created as a state agency within the office of the governor the State Board of Certified Public Accountants of Louisiana which shall administer and enforce this Part and be domicil…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:74.1 Fees
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§74.1. Fees The board is authorized to adopt rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to impose and collect fees which shall not exceed the following: (1) Original or reciprocal certification application $250.00 (2) Reinstatement application $500.00 (3) Notice un…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:75 Qualifications for a certificate as a certified public accountant
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§75. Qualifications for a certificate as a certified public accountant A. A certificate of certified public accountant shall be granted to persons of good moral character who have attained the age of eighteen years and meet the education, experience, and examination requirements …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:751 Definitions; licensure; presumption; short title
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§751. Definitions; licensure; presumption; short title A. As used in this Chapter: (1) "Advertisement" and "advertising" means any statement, oral or written, requested and approved by a licensed dentist, disseminated to or displayed before the public or any portion thereof with …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:752 Exemptions from license
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§752. Exemptions from license The licensing provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to: (1) The rendering of dental relief in emergency cases by a physician or surgeon in the practice of his profession if he is licensed and registered as such under the laws of this state and i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:753 Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; appointment of members; term of office;
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§753. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; appointment of members; term of office; vacancies; nominating meetings; quorum; domicile A. There is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry, referred to hereafter in this Chapter as…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:754 Organization of the board; seal; records; meetings
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§754. Organization of the board; seal; records; meetings A. The board at its annual meeting shall elect from its members a president and vice-president. The president shall preside at all meetings and serve as the board's executive officer between meetings, however, he shall not …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:755 Compensation of members
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§755. Compensation of members Out of the funds of the board, each board member shall receive one hundred fifty dollars per day and actual reimbursement for reasonable traveling expenses for each day actually engaged in the performance of his official duties. In addition, the pres…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:756 Receipts and disbursements of board
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§756. Receipts and disbursements of board A. All fees received by the board under this Chapter shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer. Disbursements made by the board shall be signed by the president and the secretary-treasurer. In the absence of either the president or secreta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:757 Patient records
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§757. Patient records A. Any dentist licensed to practice in this state shall keep a written record of any dental treatment for a patient, including each service performed, the amount charged for the service, and by whom the bill for the service was paid, whether by the patient o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:758 Affiliation with American Association of Dental Examiners and other associations
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§758. Affiliation with American Association of Dental Examiners and other associations The board may affiliate with the American Association of Dental Examiners, associations of deans of dental schools, or other similar professional associations, as an active member, and pay regu…