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LA Rev Stat § 46:1956 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1956. Violation of rights; injury or interference with a service dog; penalties; civil action; damages; cost and attorney fees

RS 1956 - Violation of rights; injury or interference with a service dog; penalties; civil action; damages; cost and attorney fees A. Any person, firm, or corporation, or the agent, representative, or employee of any person, firm, or corporation who withholds, denies, deprives, or attempts to withhold, deny, or deprive; intimidates, threatens, coerces, or attempts to threaten, intimidate, or coerce; punishes or attempts to punish a person with a disability or a trainer or puppy raiser of a service dog, during the training of such dog, or for exercising his right to be admitted to or enjoy the places and facilities provided in this Chapter; or otherwise interferes with the rights of a person with a disability under this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. B. Any person who purposely or negligently injures a service dog or any owner of a dog who allows that dog to injure a service dog because he fails to control or leash the dog shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Such person shall also be liable for any injuries to the service dog and, if necessary, the replacement and compensation for the loss of the service dog. C. For every offense, such person shall pay for actual damages for any economic loss to any person aggrieved thereby, to be recovered in any court of competent jurisdiction in the parish where such offense was committed or where the aggrieved person resides. D. In an action brought under this Section, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney's fee to the prevailing party. Acts 1993, No. 482, §1; Acts 2014, No. 492, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §24, eff. June 23, 2014. NOTE: Acts 1993, No. 763, §1 amended prior R.S. 46:1952(A), (B), and (C), 1953(D), and 1954 and enacted R.S. 46:1953(E). Acts 1993, No. 482, §1 amended and reenacted the entire Chapter. The Chapter appears as in Act No. 482. The Louisiana State Law Institute printed the provisions of Act No. 763 as a note at the head of this Chapter.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1957 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1957. Precautions for operators of motor vehicles approaching pedestrians with disabilities

RS 1957 - Precautions for operators of motor vehicles approaching pedestrians with disabilities A. Operators of motor vehicles approaching a pedestrian with a disability who is carrying a cane predominantly white in color, with or without a red tip, or a pedestrian with a disability using a service dog shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to such pedestrian. B. Any such operator who fails to take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to a pedestrian with a disability shall be liable in damages for any injury caused to the pedestrian and any injury caused to the pedestrian's service dog. C. No operator of a motor vehicle shall drive into or upon any crosswalk while a pedestrian with a disability is on the crosswalk or crossing or attempting to cross the crosswalk if such pedestrian indicates his intention to cross or to continue to cross the crosswalk. Failure by the pedestrian to signal his intention to cross the crossway shall not deprive him of the right-of-way given to him by other applicable law or regulation. Acts 1993, No. 482, §1; Acts 2014, No. 492, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §24, eff. June 23, 2014. NOTE: Acts 1993, No. 763, §1 amended prior R.S. 46:1952(A), (B), and (C), 1953(D), and 1954 and enacted R.S. 46:1953(E). Acts 1993, No. 482, §1 amended and reenacted the entire Chapter. The Chapter appears as in Act No. 482. The Louisiana State Law Institute printed the provisions of Act No. 763 as a note at the head of this Chapter.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1958 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1958. Exemption from license fee; service dog

RS 1958 - Exemption from license fee; service dog  Service dogs, as defined in R.S. 46:1952, shall be exempt from any state or local license fee. Acts 1993, No. 482, §1; Acts 2014, No. 492, §1. NOTE: Acts 1993, No. 763, §1 amended prior R.S. 46:1952(A), (B), and (C), 1953(D), and 1954 and enacted R.S. 46:1953(E). Acts 1993, No. 482, §1 amended and reenacted the entire Chapter. The Chapter appears as in Act No. 482. The Louisiana State Law Institute printed the provisions of Act No. 763 as a note at the head of this Chapter.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1959 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1959. Scope of Chapter

RS 1959 - Scope of Chapter Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to amend, repeal, conflict with, or supersede any federal or state law, rule, or regulation or local ordinance mandating full and equal access in the use of public facilities or places, common carriers, public conveyances, or other modes of transportation, or housing accommodations for a person with a disability. Acts 1993, No. 482, §1; Acts 2014, No. 492, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §24, eff. June 23, 2014. NOTE: Acts 1993, No. 763, §1 amended prior R.S. 46:1952(A), (B), and (C), 1953(D), and 1954 and enacted R.S. 46:1953(E). Acts 1993, No. 482, §1 amended and reenacted the entire Chapter. The Chapter appears as in Act No. 482. The Louisiana State Law Institute printed the provisions of Act No. 763 as a note at the head of this Chapter.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1971 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1971. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1971 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1972 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1972. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1972 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1973 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1973. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1973 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1974 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1974. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1974 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1975 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1975. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1975 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1976 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1976. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1976 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1977 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1977. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1977 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1978 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1978. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1978 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1979 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1979. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1979 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1980 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1980. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.

RS 1980 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 483, §2, eff. July 12, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1991 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1991. Short title

RS 1991 - Short title  This Chapter may be cited as the "Displaced Homemakers Act."  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1992 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1992. Purpose

RS 1992 - Purpose  A. There is an increasing number of persons in the state who, in their middle years and having fulfilled the role of homemaker, find themselves displaced because of injury to spouse, dissolution of marriage, death of spouse, or other loss of family income. As a consequence, displaced homemakers have a greatly reduced income, high rate of unemployment due to age, education or lack of paid work experience, and therefore suffer from inadequate opportunities to collect funds of assistance from social security, unemployment compensation, medicaid and other health insurance benefit, or pension plans of the spouse.  B. The office may establish a multipurpose service program to coordinate and utilize existing services to the maximum extent, and to provide necessary referral for training, counseling, and other services for displaced homemakers, so that they may enjoy the economic security vital to a productive family life.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1985, No. 772, §2, eff. July 19, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1993 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1993. Definitions

RS 1993 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Chapter the following shall apply:  (1) The term "displaced homemaker" means an individual who (a) has worked in the home for a substantial number of years providing unpaid household services for family members; (b) is not gainfully employed; (c) has difficulty in securing employment; and (d) was dependent on the income of another family member but is no longer supported by such income, or was dependent on federal assistance but is no longer eligible for such assistance and is presently not receiving such assistance or support.  (2) The term "office" means the office of women's services in the office of the governor.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1985, No. 772, §2, eff. July 19, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1994 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1994. Multipurpose service programs

RS 1994 - Multipurpose service programs  A. The office may establish multipurpose service programs for displaced homemakers, designed to enable the displaced homemaker to contribute to society and maintain the economic security of the family.  B. The programs should be developed by working with federal, state, and local agencies, and with private employers to coordinate efforts directed toward displaced homemakers. The office may, in carrying out the provisions of this Chapter, accept, use, and dispose of federal funds granted for the purpose of implementing the objectives of this Chapter. The service shall be limited to:  (1) Referral to counseling of displaced homemakers with respect to appropriate job opportunities.  (2) Identifying community jobs for which displaced homemakers may be suited.  (3) Developing plans to include more displaced homemakers in existing training and displacement programs.  (4) Referring displaced homemakers to agencies which may provide information and assistance with respect to health care, financial matters, education, nutrition, and legal programs.  C. Supervisory and technical positions, relating to multipurpose service programs established under this Chapter shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be filled by displaced homemakers.  D. A report on the progress of the displaced homemaker programs shall be submitted annually to the Joint Legislative Committee on Health and Human Resources.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1985, No. 772, §2, eff. July 19, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1995 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1995. Nondiscrimination

RS 1995 - Nondiscrimination  No citizen of this state shall on the ground of sex, age, race, color, religion, or national origin be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:1996 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§1996. Use of funds

RS 1996 - Use of funds  Funds available to the office may be used to implement this Chapter to the extent that such funds are available; however, further implementation shall be effective only when federal funds are available and shall terminate upon cessation of those federal funds.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 664, §1. Amended by Acts 1978, No. 786, §6, eff. July 17, 1978; Acts 1985, No. 772, §2, eff. July 19, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2101 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2101. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2101 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2102 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2102. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2102 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2103 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2103. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2103 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2104 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2104. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2104 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2105 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2105. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2105 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2106 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2106. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.

RS 2106 - Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 939, §11, eff. July 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2111 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2111. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2111 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2112 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2112. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2112 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2113 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2113. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2113 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2114 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2114. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.

RS 2114 - Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2115 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2115. Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.

RS 2115 - Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, §8, eff. July 7, 1989.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116. Purpose

RS 2116 - Purpose A. The Legislature of Louisiana recognizes the right of people with significant disabilities to lead independent and productive lives. B. The legislature further recognizes that persons with significant disabilities require personal assistance to meet tasks of daily living and, in many cases, to avoid costly institutionalization. C. The legislature further recognizes that many times the expected return on state dollars invested in vocational rehabilitation training for individuals who cannot afford to go to work, resulting in immeasurable losses in terms of lost wages, dependency, social isolation, and unfulfilled human potential. D. It is the intention of the legislature to create a program of state personal assistance services for persons with significant disabilities in order to support and enhance their employability and/or to avoid inappropriate and unnecessary institutionalization of persons with significant disabilities. Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116.1. Definitions

RS 2116.1 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "Person with significant disabilities" means a person with loss of sensory or motor functions interfering with activities of daily living to the extent that the person requires assistance with nonmedical personal care needs, domestic or cleaning needs, dressing and undressing, moving into and out of bed, ambulation, related services including but not limited to meal preparation, laundry, and grocery shopping, and other similar activities of daily living.  (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.  (4) "State personal assistance services" means goods and services which are required by a person with significant disabilities age eighteen or older to increase a person's independence or substitute for a person's dependence on human assistance.  Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1; Acts 2010, No. 939, §8, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 493, §1, eff. June 5, 2014; Acts 2018, No. 206, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116.2. State Personal Assistance Services Program; creation; eligibility requirements; evaluation

RS 2116.2 - State Personal Assistance Services Program; creation; eligibility requirements; evaluation  A. State Personal Assistance Services Program is created in the Louisiana Department of Health and shall be administered by the office of aging and adult services in the department.  B. The department shall provide a subsidy for personal assistance services to any person who:  (1) Is a person with significant disabilities.  (2) Is age eighteen or older at inception of services, provided that all other eligibility requirements are met.  (3) Needs personal assistance services to prevent or remove the adult from inappropriate placement in an institutional setting or enhance the adult's employability.  (4) Meets the eligibility criteria established in the state personal assistance policy submitted by the department as provided in R.S. 46:2116.5.  (5) Evidences eligibility by means of evaluations of eligibility as provided in Paragraphs (B)(3) and (4) of this Section.  C. The person with significant disabilities shall be responsible for:  (1) Hiring, firing, and supervising the persons who provide personal assistance services.  (2) Participating in an evaluation to determine eligibility for personal assistance services from a qualified agency or organization.  (3) Participating in an annual re-evaluation.  (4) Choosing a qualified provider in the state.  D. The evaluation team shall:  (1) Determine the eligibility of the person with significant disabilities for personal assistance services.  (2) Reevaluate the person with significant disabilities annually to determine the person's continuing need for services.  E. In determining eligibility for a subsidy, the department shall follow the recommendations of the evaluation team or shall give notice to the person within twenty days of receipt of the recommendations of the evaluation team of its reasons for not following the team's recommendations.  F. Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 1198, §2.  Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1198, §§1, 2; Acts 2003, No. 544, §1; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1; Acts 2008, No. 308, §1; Acts 2010, No. 939, §8, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2014, No. 493, §1, eff. June 5, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116.3. Subsidy; eligibility; status

RS 2116.3 - Subsidy; eligibility; status A. The department, by rule, shall establish an eligibility standard and an evaluation process which takes into consideration the unique economic and social needs of persons with significant disabilities. B. The subsidy shall not be considered income for any purpose to the extent permitted by federal law and regulation. C. This program shall be considered as a source of last resort for personal assistance services after private and governmental sources have been expended. Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1; Acts 2014, No. 493, §1, eff. June 5, 2014.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116.4. Appeal procedure; judicial review

RS 2116.4 - Appeal procedure; judicial review  Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the department with regard to a request for provision of personal assistance services may appeal said decision within thirty days in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 46:107. Such appeal shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and shall be subject to judicial review.  Acts 1987, No. 781, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 46:2116.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 46 - Public Welfare and Assistance|§2116.5. Rules; program retroactive

RS 2116.5 - Rules; program retroactive A. The secretary of the department or his designee shall develop and maintain a state personal assistance policy plan which shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Criteria for eligibility of a person with significant disabilities for the services. (2) Criteria for determining the goods and services to be provided to a person with significant disabilities. (3) Determination of how program funds will be disbursed. (4) Criteria for determining prioritization of the State Personal Assistance Services Program waiting list. B. The secretary shall promulgate rules to implement this Chapter. C. The department shall implement this Chapter to the extent funds are appropriated by the legislature. D. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 493, §2, eff. June 5, 2014. Acts 1987, No. 781, §1; Acts 1990, No. 653, §1, eff. July 19, 1990; Acts 1995, No. 1198, §2; Acts 2006, No. 617, §1; Acts 2014, No. 493, §§1, 2, eff. June 5, 2014.