Title 40, Public Health and Safety

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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. § 40:2405.2 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2405.2. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
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. § 40:2405.5 Repealed by Acts 2017, No
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§2405.5. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 210, §2, eff. June 14, 2017.
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. § 40:2481 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2481. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2482 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2482. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2483 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2483. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2491 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2491. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2492 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2492. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2493 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2493. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2494 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2494. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
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. § 40:2501 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2501. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2502 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2502. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2503 Repealed by Acts 2001, No
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§2503. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2504 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2504. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2505 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2505. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2511 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2511. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2512 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2512. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2513 Repealed by Acts 2022, No
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§2513. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.