Title 37, Professions and Occupations
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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2412 License reciprocity
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§2412. License reciprocity In its discretion, the board may waive examination, and may license an applicant who is licensed and in good standing under the laws of another state, territory, or district, if the requirements for licensing of physical therapists or physical therapist…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2413 Application for license
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§2413. Application for license A. An applicant for a license as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the board, together with the required license fee. In addition to meeting all other application requirement…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2414 Examination
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§2414. Examination The board shall provide for the examination of applicants for licensing as physical therapists or physical therapist assistants under such terms and conditions as it may determine. The examination shall test the applicant's knowledge of such subjects as the boa…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2415 Issuance of license; updating contact information
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§2415. Issuance of license; updating contact information A. If an applicant meets the requirements of this Chapter, the board shall issue the applicant a license to practice physical therapy. B. Each licensee is responsible for reporting a name change and changes in business and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2416 Emergency exemptions
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§2416. Emergency exemptions No license is required by this Chapter under the following circumstances: (1) A physical therapist who is licensed in a jurisdiction of the United States and who enters this state to provide physical therapy during a declared local, state, or national …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2417 License renewal
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§2417. License renewal A. A license issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be renewed by its holder in accordance with the rules of the board. B. Any license not renewed in accordance with the rules of the board shall automatically expire at the end of its term, after …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2418 Authority to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant
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§2418. Authority to practice as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant A. A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in Louisiana is authorized to practice physical therapy as defined in this Chapter. A physical therapist is responsible for managi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2419 Use of titles and terms; restrictions
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§2419. Use of titles and terms; restrictions A. The board shall determine by rule the appropriate use of professional credentials by licensees. B. No person or business entity, its employees, agents, or representatives shall use in connection with that person's name or the name o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2420 Disciplinary actions
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§2420. Disciplinary actions A. After due notice and hearing, the board may refuse to license any applicant, or may refuse to renew the license of any person, or may restrict, suspend, or revoke any license upon proof that the person has: (1) Practiced physical therapy in violatio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2421 Violations; penalties
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§2421. Violations; penalties A. No person shall: (1) Sell or falsely obtain or furnish any physical therapy diploma or license, or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice physical therapy without a lawfully issued, current, and valid license, except as otherwise provided in this Chapte…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2422 Cease and desist orders; injunction; attorney fees; costs
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§2422. Cease and desist orders; injunction; attorney fees; costs A. In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties or administrative remedies or sanctions provided in this Chapter or board rule, the board may issue an order to any licensee or other person or entity engaged i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2423 Exemptions; prohibitions
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§2423. Exemptions; prohibitions A. This Chapter does not restrict a person licensed under any other law of this state from engaging in the profession or practice for which that person is licensed if that person does not represent, imply, or claim that he is a physical therapist o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2424 Fees; receipts and disbursements
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§2424. Fees; receipts and disbursements A. The board may establish and collect fees, which shall be deposited into the treasury of the board. The fees shall be established by rule adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq., and shall not exce…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2425 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; adoption
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§2425. Physical Therapy Licensure Compact; adoption The Physical Therapy Licensure Compact is hereby recognized and enacted into law and entered into by this state with all states legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2441 Registration and licensing required
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§2441. Registration and licensing required A. Any person engaging in the practice of selling and fitting of any type of hearing aid, as defined in R.S. 37:2442, shall be registered and licensed by the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers. B. The provisions of this Section are …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2442 Definitions
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§2442. Definitions The following words and phrases, when used in this Chapter, have the following meanings: (1) "Board" shall mean the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers. (2) "Hearing aid" means any wearable instrument or device designed for or represented as aiding or compe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2443 License or certificate required; display
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§2443. License or certificate required; display No person shall engage in the selling and fitting of hearing aids or display a sign or in any other way advertise or hold himself out as a person who engages in the selling and fitting of hearing aids unless he holds a current, unsu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2444 Bill of sale; contract
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§2444. Bill of sale; contract Any person who engages in the fitting or selling of hearing aids shall deliver to each person supplied with a hearing aid, by him or at his order or direction, a bill of sale or contract which shall contain his signature and show the address of his r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2444.1 Testing period for hearing aids
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§2444.1. Testing period for hearing aids A. Any person licensed pursuant to this Chapter who sells a hearing aid to a consumer shall provide a written receipt or written contract to the consumer. The written receipt or contract shall provide the consumer with a thirty-day right t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2444.2 Three-day cooling off period
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§2444.2. Three-day cooling off period A. A consumer may cancel any transaction for the purchase of a hearing aid, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days of the date the hearing aid is actually ordered by the consumer. Upon such cancellation, any property tr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2445 New application fee; qualifications
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§2445. New application fee; qualifications A new applicant for a first-time license shall pay a fee of two hundred dollars and shall show to the satisfaction of the board that he: (1) Is a person of good moral character. (2) Is twenty-one years of age or older. (3) Has an educati…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2446 Examination by written and practical tests
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§2446. Examination by written and practical tests A. An applicant for a license who is notified by the board that he has fulfilled the requirements of R.S. 37:2445 shall appear at a time, place, and before such persons as the board may designate, to be examined by written and pra…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2446.1 Continuing education requirement
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§2446.1. Continuing education requirement A. The board shall require all licensees applying for reinstatement or renewal of licenses to have completed twelve hours of continuing education per year in courses approved by the board, which may consist of a maximum of four hours obta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2447 Scope of examination
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§2447. Scope of examination The examination provided in R.S. 37:2446 shall consist of tests of knowledge in the areas of hearing testing and other areas to determine capability of fitting and selling hearing aids. The tests provided for in this Section shall not include questions…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2448 Issuance of license; certificates of endorsement
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§2448. Issuance of license; certificates of endorsement A. Upon payment of seventy-five dollars the board shall register each applicant who satisfactorily passes the examination. Each subsequent certificate requested shall be issued for a fee of fifty dollars. Thereupon, the boar…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2449 Temporary training permit
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§2449. Temporary training permit A. An applicant who fulfills the requirements of R.S. 37:2445 and who has not previously applied to take the examination provided for in R.S. 37:2446 may apply to the board for a temporary training permit. B. Upon receiving an application provided…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2449.1 Guidelines for training of temporary training permit holders
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§2449.1. Guidelines for training of temporary training permit holders A. The board shall establish formal and practical education guidelines for the training of temporary training permit holders. B. The guidelines shall include all of the following: (1) The subject matter to be t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2449.2 Sponsor and co-sponsor requirements
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§2449.2. Sponsor and co-sponsor requirements A. A sponsor and co-sponsor of a temporary training permit holder shall be a licensed hearing instrument dispenser having the qualifications established by this Chapter and: (1) Have an established place of business. (2) Be responsible…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2449.3 Authority of temporary training permit holder
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§2449.3. Authority of temporary training permit holder A. A temporary training permit holder may provide routine fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments that have been ordered by the sponsor or co-sponsor. The sponsor or co-sponsor, in consultation with the board, is the so…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2450 Place of business; notice by mail
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§2450. Place of business; notice by mail A. A person who holds a certificate of endorsement license or temporary training permit shall notify the board in writing of the address of the place or places where he engages or intends to engage in the fitting or selling of hearing aids…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2451 Renewal of license; fees
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§2451. Renewal of license; fees A. A person who engages in the fitting and selling of hearing aids shall annually pay the board a fee of two hundred dollars for a renewal of his license or certificate of endorsement. A thirty-day grace period shall be allowed after the expiration…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2452 Repealed by Acts 2005, No
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§2452. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 261, §2.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2453 Revocation or suspension of license or certificate; grounds
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§2453. Revocation or suspension of license or certificate; grounds Any person registered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter may have his license or certificate revoked or suspended for a fixed period to be determined by the board for any of the following causes: (1…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2454 Acts prohibited
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§2454. Acts prohibited No person may: (1) Sell, barter or offer to sell or barter a license or certificate. (2) Purchase or procure by barter a license or certificate with intent to use it as evidence of the holder's qualification to the fitting and selling of hearing aids. (3) A…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2455 Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers; composition; districts
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§2455. Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers; composition; districts A. There is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers which is subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:803 and which is constructed as set out herein, an…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2456 Repealed by Acts 1972, No
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§2456. Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 681, §2
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2457 Powers and duties of board
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§2457. Powers and duties of board The powers and duties of the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers are as follows: (1) To authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. (2) To supervise and administer qualifying examinations to test the kno…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2458 Meetings of board
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§2458. Meetings of board The Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers shall meet at least once each year at a place and time determined by the chairman. The board shall also meet at such other times and places as are specified by the chairman to carry out the purpose of this Chapt…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2459 Disposition of fees; expenses
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§2459. Disposition of fees; expenses All fees and moneys received by the board pursuant to this Chapter shall be paid into the treasury of the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers and may be expended by the board without appropriation for costs of administration and other expe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2460 Secretary-Treasurer
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§2460. Secretary-Treasurer The board shall elect a secretary-treasurer; the secretary-treasurer of the board shall receive, disburse, and account for all moneys paid to or received by the board. He shall institute a system of books and financial records. He shall open an account …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2461 Violations and penalties; injunction
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§2461. Violations and penalties; injunction A. Violation of any provision of this Chapter is a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction by imprisonment for not more than six months or by fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars, or …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2462 Notice and hearing on revocation or suspension
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§2462. Notice and hearing on revocation or suspension Any person whose license or temporary training permit is sought to be revoked or suspended pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be given thirty days' notice, in writing, enumerating the charges and specifying a dat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2463 Appeal
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§2463. Appeal From any revocation or suspension, the person charged may, within thirty days thereof, appeal to the district court for the parish in which the hearing was held. A stenographic record of all proceedings before the board shall be made and a transcript kept on file wi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2463.1 Reapplication for license after suspension or revocation
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§2463.1. Reapplication for license after suspension or revocation A. Upon the expiration of the period of suspension, the suspended applicant shall contact the board by registered or certified mail and make arrangements to reacquire his license for the duration of the licensed pe…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2464 Application of Chapter; exceptions
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§2464. Application of Chapter; exceptions A. This Chapter shall not apply to a person while he is engaged in the fitting of hearing aids if that activity is part of the academic curriculum of an accredited institution of higher education or part of a program conducted by a public…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2465 Licensing requirements; applicability
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§2465. Licensing requirements; applicability A. Any person who owns, maintains, or operates an office or place of business in which the person employs or engages under contract a person who practices the selling and fitting of hearing aids shall file annually on or before the fir…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:25 Continuing education
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§25. Continuing education A. The disciplining authorities over the professions listed in R.S. 37:24(A), at each board's discretion, may approve the hours spent completing training in suicide assessment, intervention, treatment, and management under this Chapter as hours that may …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2501 Definitions
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§2501. Definitions As used in this Chapter, unless otherwise stated, the following terms shall have the respective meanings hereinafter set forth: (1) "Administrator-in-training" means an individual who has applied to the board for a license as a nursing facility administrator, a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2502 Administrator license required
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§2502. Administrator license required A. Each nursing facility in the state shall operate under the supervision of an administrator who holds a valid nursing facility administrator's license and registration certificate, or temporary license, issued pursuant to this Chapter. No p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2503 Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators
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§2503. Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators A.(1) There is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health the Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators. The board shall be subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:803. The board shall be composed…