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La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2904 Bidding procedures
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§2904. Bidding procedures If a distributor communicates an invitation to bid to one or more exhibitors in the state, then: (1) The invitation to bid shall specify (a) whether the run for which the bid is being solicited is a first, second or subsequent run; whether the run is an …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2905 Civil enforcement by penalties and injunction for successful civil action
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§2905. Civil enforcement by penalties and injunction for successful civil action In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the court may award damages to the prevailing party and reasonable attorneys fees. The provisions of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2950 Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and professional licensing
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§2950. Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and professional licensing A.(1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a person shall not be disqualified, or held ineligible to practice or engage in any trade, occupation, or profession for which a lic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2951.1 Removing barriers to work
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§2951.1. Removing barriers to work A. For any person who is in default or delinquent in the payments of his or her student loan, the repayment of any student loan shall not be grounds for denying an application for, or an application for the renewal of, or suspension of, any lice…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:2952 Failure to pay child support; effect on trade, occupation, and professional licensing
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§2952. Failure to pay child support; effect on trade, occupation, and professional licensing A. Regardless of requirements for the issuance or renewal of a trade, occupational, or professional license or grounds for suspension or revocation thereof, all trade, occupational, or pr…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3 Organization of the department
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§3. Organization of the department The Department of Occupational Standards consists of the position of Director of Occupational Standards, the several boards enumerated in this Chapter, the divisions of administration, inspection, regulation, and examinations which are created h…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3001 Short title
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§3001. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Practice Act. Acts 1979, No. 566, §1; Acts 2023, No. 263, §§1, 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3002 Declaration of purpose
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§3002. Declaration of purpose In order to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare; protect the public from being misled by incompetent, unscrupulous, and unauthorized persons; assure the highest degree of professional conduct on the part of occupational therapists, occup…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3003 Definitions
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§3003. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words have the meanings hereinafter ascribed to each: (1) "Association" means the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (LOTA). (2) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners established in R.S…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3004 License required
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§3004. License required No person shall practice occupational therapy or hold himself out as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, or as being able to practice occupational therapy or to render occupational therapy services in the state unless he is lice…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3005 Persons and practices not affected
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§3005. Persons and practices not affected A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as preventing or restricting the practice, services, or activities of: (1) Any person licensed in this state by any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation of which he is licen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3006 Requirements for licensure
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§3006. Requirements for licensure An applicant applying for a license as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant shall file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that he: (1) Is of good moral chara…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3007 Examination for licensure
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§3007. Examination for licensure A. The board shall use the examination administered by an independent agency under contract with the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), to administer the examinations for licensure under this Chapter. B. Any person applying fo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3008 Waiver of requirements for licensure
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§3008. Waiver of requirements for licensure A. The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to any person certified prior to the effective date of this Chapter as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR) or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3009 Issuance of license
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§3009. Issuance of license A. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this Chapter upon payment of the license fee fixed by the board. B. Any person who is issued a license as an occupational therapist under the terms of this Chapter may use th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3010 Display of license or certificates
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§3010. Display of license or certificates Licenses and renewal certificates issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be conspicuously displayed in the principal office of the licensee. Acts 1979, No. 566, §1; Acts 2023, No. 263, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2024.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3011 Suspension and revocation of license; refusal to renew
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§3011. Suspension and revocation of license; refusal to renew A. The board may refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions, if the licensee or applicant for license has been guilty of unprofessional conduct which has endangere…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3012 Renewal of license
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§3012. Renewal of license A. A license issued under this Chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the policies of the board. B.(1) The board shall establish criteria on continuing education requirements for the retenti…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3013 Fees
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§3013. Fees A. The board shall fix fees in a manner established by its rules. Initial fees shall not exceed the following amounts: (1) Application fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 (2) Issuance of license fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3014 False representation of licensure prohibited
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§3014. False representation of licensure prohibited A. No person who is not licensed pursuant to this Chapter as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, or whose license has been suspended or revoked, shall use, in connection with his name or place of busi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3015 Advisory committee; meetings
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§3015. Advisory committee; meetings A statewide advisory committee established by the board in carrying out its duties pursuant to this Chapter may conduct and its members may attend and participate in a meeting via electronic means in accordance with R.S. 42:17.3. Acts 2022, No.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3021 Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; adoption
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§3021. Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; adoption The Occupational 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…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3051 Definitions
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§3051. Definitions When used in this Chapter: (1) "Apprentice" means an individual engaged in learning the theory and practice of electrology in an electrologist apprenticeship program. (2) "Board" means the State Board of Electrolysis Examiners. (3) "Electrologist" means any per…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3052 Exception and rights
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§3052. Exception and rights A. The provisions of this Chapter shall not authorize the use of roentgen rays and radium for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes or the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization, removal of warts, moles, or skin deformities of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3061 Board of Electrolysis Examiners
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§3061. Board of Electrolysis Examiners A.(1)(a) The State Board of Electrolysis Examiners shall be composed of six members, all to be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. (b) Four members shall be licensed electrologists who have been engaged in the practice of ele…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3062 Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations
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§3062. Organization of board; quorum; meetings; records; rules and regulations A. Within fourteen days after the appointment of its initial members, the board shall hold a meeting for the purpose of organization and shall elect from its membership a chairman, a secretary, and a t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3063 Powers and duties of board; license of schools and electrologist apprenticeship programs; fees
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§3063. Powers and duties of board; license of schools and electrologist apprenticeship programs; fees A. The board shall be the sole and exclusive authority in the state to issue licenses to practice electrolysis and to administer the provisions of this Chapter. B. The board shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3071 License of electrologists; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license; waiver
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§3071. License of electrologists; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license; waiver A. No person shall engage or attempt to engage in the practice of electrology in this state who does not hold a valid license issued by the board in accordance with the provisions of this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3072 Fees
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§3072. Fees A. The board shall fix and collect uniform fees which shall not exceed the following amounts for each type of fee and which shall not be refundable: (1) Application fee for license to practice electrology $ 200.00 (2) Issuance of duplicate of certificate of license $ …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3073 Renewal of license
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§3073. Renewal of license A.(1) Each license to practice electrology in this state shall be renewed annually on or before December first of each year upon application therefor accompanied by the renewal fee prescribed in R.S. 37:3072(A) and, beginning December 31, 1999, proof tha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3074 Display of license or certificates
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§3074. Display of license or certificates Licenses and renewal certificates issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be conspicuously displayed in the principal office of the licensee. Added by Acts 1979, No. 748, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3075 Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing
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§3075. Suspension or revocation of license; causes; hearing A. After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the board may suspend or revoke any license or certificate issued to any electrologist for any of the following causes: (1) Conviction of a crime. (2) Fraud, deceit, or per…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3076 Penalty
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§3076. Penalty Whoever violates any provision of this Chapter, upon conviction shall be fined not less than three hundred dollars or more than five hundred dollars, or be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3077 License of instructor of electrology; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license
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§3077. License of instructor of electrology; qualifications; examinations; issuance of license A. The board may issue a license to any person as an instructor of electrology, subject to the restrictions provided herein and rules promulgated pursuant to this Chapter. No person sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3081 Short title
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§3081. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1987". Acts 1987, No. 574, §1, eff. July 9, 1987.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3082 Legislative findings
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§3082. Legislative findings A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds that the application of scientific knowledge relating to nutrition is important in the treatment of disease and in the attainment and maintenance of health. B. The Legislature of Louisiana further finds that the re…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3083 Definitions
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§3083. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Dietetics/nutrition practice" means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, food, physiology, management, behavioral, and social sci…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3084 Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition; membership, terms,
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§3084. Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition; membership, terms, and vacancies; officers; meetings; quorum; compensation A. The Louisiana State Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition, hereinafter referred to as the "board", is hereby created within …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3085 Powers and duties of the board
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§3085. Powers and duties of the board The board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To license dietitians/nutritionists in a manner consistent with the provisions of this Chapter. (2) To keep a record of its proceedings, a register of all applicants for licensure, and…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3086 Licensing of dietitians/nutritionists; qualifications
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§3086. Licensing of dietitians/nutritionists; qualifications A. Any person who represents himself as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist shall have submitted an application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3087 Provisional license
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§3087. Provisional license A. The board may issue a provisional license to any dietitian/nutritionist who presents evidence to the board of successful completion of the education requirements of R.S. 37:3086(C)(1) and (2) for licensure and who makes application for a provisional …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3088 Issuance and renewal of licenses; reciprocity
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§3088. Issuance and renewal of licenses; reciprocity A. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this Chapter and upon payment of the required license fee. B. Licenses granted under this Chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expir…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3089 Fees
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§3089. Fees A.(1) The board shall establish a reasonable fee schedule for applications, renewal, or reissuance of any license, certificate, or registration, or for any other administrative function provided for in this Chapter; and the receipts from the payment of the fees shall …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3090 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license
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§3090. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license A. The board may deny or refuse to renew a license, or suspend or revoke a license, or issue orders to cease or desist from certain conduct, or issue warnings or reprimands where the licensee or applicant for license has been co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3091 License required
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§3091. License required No person shall use the titles "dietitian", "dietician", or "nutritionist" or any abbreviation or facsimile thereof unless he is licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and is engaged in the practice of human nutrition, or meets the exem…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3092 Penalties
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§3092. Penalties A. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, or both. B. In additio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3093 Exemptions
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§3093. Exemptions A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to affect or prevent: (1) A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics/nutrition from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition, if such practice constitutes a part of a supervised course of …
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3094 Representation of the board by the attorney general
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§3094. Representation of the board by the attorney general The attorney general shall designate one of his assistants to act as attorney for the board, without additional salary, who shall counsel and advise the board and shall prosecute any violation of the provisions of this Ch…
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:31 Short title
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§31. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Licenses for Ex-Offenders Act". Acts 2014, No. 809, §1, eff. June 19, 2014; Acts 2017, No. 262, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 37:3101 Declaration of purpose
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§3101. Declaration of purpose A. The Legislature of Louisiana declares that requiring the licensure of qualified auctioneers and auction houses is in the best interest of the citizens of this state. B. The purpose of this Chapter is to require qualifying criteria in a presently u…