Title 40, Public Health and Safety
0 chapters · 3,334 sections in this title.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:27 Salaries and personnel benefits of health unit
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§27. Salaries and personnel benefits of health unit Where a health unit is established or partially maintained as provided in the preceding Section, the salaries and personnel benefits may be paid in part by funds from the state and parish, except, that if said employees are pari…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2701 Short title
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§2701. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Tanning Facility Regulation Act". Acts 1990, No. 587, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2702 Legislative findings
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§2702. Legislative findings The legislature finds and declares: (1) Many physicians and scientists warn that the risks associated with suntanning are greater when tanning with artificial ultraviolet light. (2) These risks include but are not limited to sunburn, premature aging, s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2703 Definitions
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§2703. Definitions As used in this Chapter, these terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Authorized agent" means an employee of the department designated by the state health officer to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) "Consumer" means any individual who is provi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2704 Exemptions
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§2704. Exemptions A. Any person is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter to the extent that such person: (1) Uses equipment which emits ultraviolet radiation incidental to its normal operation. (2) Does not use the equipment described in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection to d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2705 Registration
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§2705. Registration A. Each person operating a tanning facility on January 1, 1991, shall register the facility under this Chapter no later than March 1, 1991. B. Each person acquiring or establishing a tanning facility after January 1, 1991, shall register the facility under thi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2706 Certificate of registration
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§2706. Certificate of registration A. Upon determination that an application meets the requirements of this Chapter, the department shall issue a certificate of registration. B. Each certificate of registration shall expire at midnight on the expiration date stated thereon. C. Th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2707 Prohibited acts; advertisement; minors
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§2707. Prohibited acts; advertisement; minors A. A tanning facility shall not claim or distribute promotional materials that claim use of a tanning device is safe or free from risk. No person shall state or imply that any activity under such registration has been approved by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2708 Denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate
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§2708. Denial, suspension, or revocation of a certificate A. The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a certificate of registration applied for or issued pursuant to this Chapter: (1) For any material false statement in the application for registration or in any statement of f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2709 Compliance with federal and state law
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§2709. Compliance with federal and state law A tanning device used by a tanning facility shall comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations. Except as otherwise ordered or approved by the department, each tanning facility shall be constructed, operated, and maintained …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2710 Warning signs
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§2710. Warning signs A. The registrant shall post the warning sign described in Subsection B of this Section within three feet of each tanning station and in such manner that the sign is clearly visible, not obstructed by any barrier, equipment, or other object, and can be easily…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2711 Equipment standards
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§2711. Equipment standards A. The registrant shall use only tanning equipment manufactured in accordance with the specifications set forth in 21 CFR 1040.20. The exact nature of compliance shall be based on the standards in effect at the time of manufacture as shown on the device…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2712 Stand-up tanning booths Tanning booths designed for stand-up use shall also comply with the following additional requirements:
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§2712. Stand-up tanning booths Tanning booths designed for stand-up use shall also comply with the following additional requirements: (1) Booths shall have physical barriers or other means, such as handrails or floor markings, to indicate the proper exposure distance between ultr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2713 Operational requirements
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§2713. Operational requirements A. A tanning facility shall have an operator present during operating hours. The operator must be sufficiently knowledgeable of the correct operation of the tanning devices used at the facility to inform and assist each customer in the proper use o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2714 Information provided to consumer
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§2714. Information provided to consumer A. The tanning facility operator shall provide each consumer, receipt of which is acknowledged by the consumer, prior to initial exposure, a written statement warning that: (1) Failure to use the eye protection provided to the customer by t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2715 Rules and regulations
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§2715. Rules and regulations The department may adopt rules and regulations as necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 1990, No. 587, §1, eff. July 19, 1990.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2716 Criminal penalty
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§2716. Criminal penalty Any person who has a tanning facility which is required to be registered pursuant to this Chapter and who fails to register that facility as so required or who operates that facility after such registration has expired, been suspended, or revoked shall be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2717 Injunction
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§2717. Injunction A. If the department, state health officer, or an authorized agent finds that a person has violated, is violating, or threatening to violate this Chapter and that the violation or threat of violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of the pu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2718 Permits
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§2718. Permits A. A person may not operate a tanning facility without a current and valid permit to operate the facility that is issued by the department. B. The permit shall be displayed in an open public area of the tanning facility. C. On receipt of an application or forms pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2719 Fees
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§2719. Fees The department shall establish and collect a permit fee of one hundred fifty dollars and an annual permit renewal fee of one hundred ten dollars. Acts 1990, No. 587, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 1992, No. 432, §1; Acts 2000, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 125, §1, eff. July 1, 20…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2721 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2721. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2722 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2722. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2723 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2723. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2724 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2724. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2725 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2725. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2726 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2726. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2727 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2727. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2728 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2728. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2729 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2729. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2730 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2730. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2731 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2731. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2732 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2732. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2733 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2733. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2734 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2734. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2735 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2735. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2736 Repealed by Acts 2003, No
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§2736. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 200, §1, eff. June 5, 2003.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2741 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2741. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2742 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2742. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2743 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2743. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2744 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2744. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2745 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2745. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 428, §3, eff. July 1, 2005.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:28 Tubercular individuals; free diagnostic clinics
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§28. Tubercular individuals; free diagnostic clinics A. Free diagnostic clinics may be established and maintained by the Louisiana Department of Health for the purpose of doing diagnostic work for possible tubercular individuals. These clinics shall be equipped with appropriate X…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2801 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§2801. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 811, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2802 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§2802. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 811, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2803 Repealed by Acts 2012, No
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§2803. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 811, §18, eff. Sept. 1, 2012.
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2811 Disposition of property abandoned to hospitals
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§2811. Disposition of property abandoned to hospitals A. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act of 1997, R.S. 9:151 et seq., to the contrary, any property left in the possession of a hospital licensed under the provisions of this Title or owned and o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2821 Legislative findings
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§2821. Legislative findings A. This Chapter may be cited as the "Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Act". B. The legislature finds and declares that: (1) The Louisiana Department of Health, office of public health, is the state agency within Louisiana which has, since 1977, been …
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2822 Definitions
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§2822. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Administrative costs" means costs incurred by the Louisiana Department of Health, office of public health…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2823 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program
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§2823. Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program A. There is established a Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Program within the Louisiana Department of Health, office of public health, through which the state may provide financial assistance, to the extent provided by state law…
La. Rev. Stat. § 40:2824 Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
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§2824. Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund A. There is hereby established the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, hereinafter referred to in this Chapter as the "drinking water loan fund", which shall be maintained and operated by the Louisiana Department of Health. Federal capita…