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LA Rev Stat § 37:787 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§787. Duty of attorney general

RS 787 - Duty of attorney general  The attorney general shall see that all violations of the provisions of this Chapter are vigorously and promptly prosecuted by the various district attorneys throughout the state.
LA Rev Stat § 37:788 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§788. Violations

RS 788 - Violations  A. No person shall practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice within the state without first having been authorized and issued a license by the board; nor shall any person practice dentistry or dental hygiene or attempt or offer to practice within the state during any period of suspension of his license by the board or after revocation by the board of any license theretofore issued to the offending person.  B.(1) The board may issue a subpoena to any person or persons who the board has probable cause to believe has engaged in the practice of dentistry or dental hygiene without a currently valid license or permit.  (2) Subpoenas issued by the board shall comply with the notice requirements of R.S. 49:955 and R.S. 37:781. These subpoenas shall be served upon the unlicensed individual personally or by any type of mailing requiring a return receipt and shall include a statement of the manner in which the unlicensed person shall be required to respond to the board.  (3) Whoever violates the provisions of this Section may also be prosecuted criminally by the district attorney and, if convicted, shall be imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than five years or fined not more than five thousand dollars, or both. Each unauthorized act shall constitute a separate offense.  (4) The fact that any unlicensed person engages in or performs or offers to engage in or perform any of the practices, acts, or operations set forth in R.S. 37:751(A)(5) is prima facie evidence that such person is engaged in the illegal practice of dentistry or dental hygiene.  (5) No person practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a currently valid license or temporary permit shall have the right to receive any compensation for services so rendered. In addition to any other penalties imposed under R.S. 37:789, any person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene without a license shall return any fees collected for practicing dentistry or dental hygiene and shall be liable for any damages resulting from negligence.  (6) All rights and privileges afforded by the Administrative Procedure Act are specifically reserved to any party aggrieved by any decision of the board.  C. If the board has reasonable cause to believe that an expanded duty dental assistant has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter, the board may suspend, rescind, or revoke the confirmation of the certification of the expanded duty dental assistant after a hearing is conducted.  D. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 712, §2.  Acts 1988, No. 795, §1; Acts 1995, No. 920, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1358, §1; Acts 2001, No. 712, §2; Acts 2003, No. 1182, §1; Acts 2005, No. 196, §1; Acts 2016, No. 369, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:789 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§789. Penalties; cease and desist orders

RS 789 - Penalties; cease and desist orders A. The board may institute any action in a court of competent jurisdiction necessary to enforce compliance with any provision of this Chapter or with any regulation or subpoena, made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including a writ of injunction enjoining any person practicing dentistry or dental hygiene until such person obtains a license under the provisions of this Chapter. Any injunction issued pursuant to this Chapter shall not be subject to being released upon bond. B. In addition to the administrative penalties provided for in this Chapter, the board, acting through its president, may issue an order to any person or entity engaged in the unlicensed practice of dentistry, directing such person or entity to cease and desist from the unlicensed practice of dentistry. C. If the person or entity to whom the board directs a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited activity, conduct, or practice within two days of receipt of such order by certified mail or hand delivery, the board, through its president, may seek on behalf of the board a writ of injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue enjoining such person or entity from engaging in the unlicensed practice of dentistry. The injunction shall not be subject to being released upon bond. D. In the suit for an injunction, the board may demand of the defendant a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars, as well as reasonable attorney fees and court costs. This judgment for penalty, attorney fees, and costs may be rendered in the same judgment as the injunction. Amended by Acts 1962, No. 17, §8; Acts 1988, No. 795, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1358, §1; Acts 2001, No. 712, §1; Acts 2003, No. 1182, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:790 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§790. Forgery; penalty

RS 790 - Forgery; penalty   A. No person shall file or attempt to file, as his own, the diploma or license of another, or a forged affidavit of identification or qualification.  B. Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years, or both.  Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 37:792 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§792. Dental x-ray functions by dental assistants; qualifications

RS 792 - Dental x-ray functions by dental assistants; qualifications  A. Any dental assistant employed by a licensed dentist on the effective date of this Section and for a period of at least one year prior to the effective date of this Section shall be deemed to be authorized to take dental x-rays.  B. Any dental assistant who does not meet the employment criteria set forth in R.S. 37:792(A) shall attend and successfully complete a course in x-ray function and safety approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry within six months after commencement of employment by a licensed dentist. Any such assistant shall be deemed to be authorized to take dental x-rays only upon compliance with this Subsection.  C.(1) The dentist employer shall certify to the board that any dental assistant employed by him either:  (a) Meets the employment criteria set forth in R.S. 37:792(A), or that the assistant has attended and completed a course in dental x-ray function and safety, or  (b) That the assistant has not attended such course but has been employed less than six months.  (2) Such certification shall be required upon renewal of any dental license by the dentist.  D. A dental assistant shall perform all dental x-ray functions solely under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and on the premises of the dental office.  Acts 1984, No. 481, §1, eff. Sept. 1, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 37:792.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§792.1. Duties of a dental assistant and an expanded duty dental assistant

RS 792.1 - Duties of a dental assistant and an expanded duty dental assistant  A. A dental assistant may perform only those duties in accordance with rules promulgated by the board, and then only under the direct on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist who employs him or her or a dentist who assumes responsibility for the treatment of that patient, and as ordered by the dentist.  B. An expanded duty dental assistant shall perform only those duties which are in accordance with rules promulgated by the board, and then only under the direct, on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist who employs him or her or a dentist who assumes responsibility for the treatment of that patient, and as ordered by the dentist.  C. A licensed dentist is prohibited from: (1) Delegating an act to an individual who, by order of the board, is prohibited from performing the dental procedure. (2) Delegating the performance of any of the following procedures to a person not licensed as a dentist or dental hygienist: (a) Removal of calculus, deposits, or accretions from the natural and restored surfaces of exposed teeth and restoration in the human mouth. (b) Root planing or smoothing of roughened root surfaces or exposed teeth. (c) Any other procedure the delegation of which is prohibited by the rules of the board. (3) REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 129, §2, EFF. AUG. 1, 1993. D. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the provisions of this Section, regarding the dental procedures that may be appropriately delegated by the dentist, including a determination as to which delegated dental procedures require competency testing before a person may perform the procedure and establish training requirements.  E. Any dental procedure that is delegated by a dentist to a dental assistant may also be delegated to a dental hygienist. F, G. REPEALED BY ACTS 1993, NO. 129, §2, EFF. AUG. 1, 1993. Acts 1992, No. 430, §1, eff. Aug. 1, 1992; Acts 1993, No. 129, §§1 and 2, eff. Aug. 1, 1993.
LA Rev Stat § 37:794 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§794. Dispensing and administering controlled substances; records

RS 794 - Dispensing and administering controlled substances; records A. Any dentist qualified to dispense or administer controlled substances shall properly label all such controlled substances in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations and shall maintain prescription files on any controlled substances he sells, administers, or dispenses. B. A record shall be kept daily showing all dispensations and administrations of all controlled substances and shall clearly identify the controlled substances dispensed or administered, the individual to whom each controlled substance was dispensed or administered, the date of the dispensation or administration, and the amount of the controlled substance dispensed or administered. C. All licensees who dispense or administer controlled substances in their dental practice shall keep an inventory at each practice location where controlled substances are dispensed or administered. There shall be an initial inventory in accordance with 21 CFR 1304.11 on the first date he takes control of controlled substances for distribution or administration at any location. In the event a person opens a practice with no controlled substances on hand, he shall record this fact as his initial inventory. A biennial inventory shall be taken within four days of the two-year anniversary of the initial inventory. D. The controlled substances log shall be readily retrievable immediately upon the request of the board, its agents, or employees. Acts 1992, No. 915, §1; Acts 1999, No. 1358, §1; Acts 2003, No. 303, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:796 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§796. Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office

RS 796 - Louisiana State Board of Dentistry; adoption of rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office  A. The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry shall adopt rules relating to the providing of dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.  B. The rules shall include but not be limited to:  (1) Guidelines and criteria for the permitting of dentists who wish to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than their office.  (2) Guidelines and criteria for record keeping regarding the services provided.  (3) Guidelines and criteria for the practice standards and the types of dental services which may be provided at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.  (4) Guidelines and criteria requiring a signed consent form from the parent or guardian prior to providing dental services to a minor.  (5) Guidelines and criteria providing for parental consultation and involvement regarding the providing of dental services to a minor.  (6) Guidelines and criteria regarding the equipment and standards which shall be maintained in order to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations offering dental services other than the dental office.  (7) Provisions for the inspection by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry of mobile dental clinics and locations offering dental services other than the dental office and health care facilities licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health.  (8) Guidelines and criteria for the disposal of infectious waste associated with providing dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office.  C. All rules shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.  D. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prohibit the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry from adopting emergency rules as otherwise provided for in the Administrative Procedure Act.  E. The rules provided for by this Section shall be adopted by January 1, 2011.  F. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the failure to adopt rules as provided by the provisions of Subsection B of this Section by January 1, 2011, shall be grounds for the immediate removal of the members of the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.  Acts 2009, No. 429, §1; Acts 2010, No. 917, §1, eff. July 2, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:796.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§796.1. Requirements to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office; permit; hold harmless

RS 796.1 - Requirements to provide dental services at mobile dental clinics and locations other than the dental office; permit; hold harmless  A. Upon promulgation of rules pursuant to this Section and R.S. 37:796, a person offering dental services at a mobile dental clinic or a location other than the dental office shall:  (1) Be a dentist licensed in Louisiana who is in good standing with the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.  (2) Have received a permit from Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to provide dental services at a mobile dental clinic or a location other than the dental office. The permit shall be issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section and in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.  B. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to licensure requirements for all nonresident officers, managers, and partners of any business entity engaged or contracted to provide administrative or management services in support of a mobile dental clinic or a dentist providing services in locations other than a dental office.  C. Upon promulgation of rules pursuant to this Section and R.S. 37:796, no dental services shall be offered at a mobile clinic or a location other than the dental office unless the dentist has been issued a permit to provide those services as provided for by this Section.  Acts 2009, No. 429, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 37:797 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§797. Employment or contracting with certain nonprofit entities

RS 797 - Employment or contracting with certain nonprofit entities No provision in this Chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person licensed under the provisions of this Chapter from being an employee or independent contractor of a nonprofit entity that meets the statutory, regulatory and program requirements for grantees supported under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §254b) or its successor. Acts 2010, No. 612, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 37:833 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§833. Domicile of the board

RS 833 - Domicile of the board  The domicile of the board shall be the parish of Orleans, state of Louisiana where and only where it may be sued. The board may, however, establish its office in the metropolitan New Orleans area.  Acts 1983, No. 454, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:834 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§834. Filling of vacancies on board; failure to qualify

RS 834 - Filling of vacancies on board; failure to qualify  Any vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled by the governor in the manner provided in R.S. 37:832. If any member appointed to the board does not qualify within the time specified under R.S. 37:836 or if a member of the board dies or resigns, the governor shall appoint another person to fill the vacancy within thirty days after notification from the board.  Amended by Acts 1966, No. 19, §1, eff. June 15, 1966 at 10:30 A.M. Acts 1984, No. 941, §1, eff. July 20, 1984.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, NO. 941, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 37:835 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§835. Certificate of appointment

RS 835 - Certificate of appointment  The governor shall furnish each member appointed to the board a certificate of appointment which shall be filed with the board.
LA Rev Stat § 37:836 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§836. Oath of office

RS 836 - Oath of office  Each member appointed to the board shall qualify by taking the oath of office before any officer authorized by law to administer oaths in this state within ten days after the appointment. This shall be noted on the certificate of appointment.
LA Rev Stat § 37:837 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§837. Election of officers

RS 837 - Election of officers  The board shall annually, at its first regular meeting, elect a president, a vice-president, a secretary and treasurer from the members of the board, which officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.  Amended by Acts 1963, No. 12, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:838 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§838. Salary and expenses of members of board

RS 838 - Salary and expenses of members of board A. All monies received by the board shall be held by the treasurer of the board for paying the salary and the traveling and living expenses of the members of the board while on board business, and for paying other expenses necessary to the operation of the board. B. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem not to exceed one hundred dollars while on board business, and this compensation shall in no manner be an expense to the state. Amended by Acts 1963, No. 12, §1; Acts 1974, No. 572, §1; Acts 1995, No. 112, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:839 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§839. Quorum

RS 839 - Quorum  Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all its business and the performance of all its duties.  Amended by Acts 1966, No. 19, §1, eff. June 15, 1966 at 10:30 A.M. Acts 1986, No. 782, §1, eff. noon, July 11, 1988; Acts 1988, No. 275, §1, eff. July 1, 1988.  {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1986, NO. 782, §2.}}
LA Rev Stat § 37:840 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§840. Powers and duties of the board; rules and regulations

RS 840 - Powers and duties of the board; rules and regulations  A. The board shall have all the powers necessary for administering and enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. Such powers shall include, but not be limited to,  (1) Making reasonable rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.  (2) Conducting examinations as often as found necessary, according to reasonable standards adopted by the board under the authority and requirements of this Chapter, for applicants desiring to practice the science of embalming or the profession of funeral directing or both, and the issuance of licenses to those found to be qualified and eligible therefor.  (3) Prescribing requirements, in accordance with the provisions and intent of this Chapter, for funeral homes and other establishments engaged in the care and disposition of dead human bodies, including but not limited to rules relating to personnel, sanitation and disinfection and the making of inspections in connection therewith, and the issuance of licenses to those found to be qualified and eligible therefor.  (4) Holding of such hearings and the making of such investigations as may be found necessary in carrying out the purposes and intent of this Chapter, with the right to subpoena licensees, their records, books and accounts and others from whom information is needed, and to administer oaths and issue commissions to take depositions of witnesses, within and outside the state. Oaths may be administered and subpoenas issued by any member of the board in connection with such hearings and investigations. (5) The appointment of an attorney at law to represent it in all matters and fixing his compensation and defining his duties.  (6) The adoption of a common seal.  (7) Authorizing and regulating branch establishments.  B. It shall be the duty of the board to:  (1) Meet at least once a year or oftener if necessary for the proper and efficient performance of its functions.  (2) Conduct examinations of applicants for licenses to practice embalming or funeral directing as often as necessary to prevent unreasonable delay in passing on applications, and make prompt investigations and decisions on applications for licenses to operate funeral homes; and to promptly issue licenses to all persons and establishments found qualified and eligible therefor.  (3) Employ an investigator and promptly dispose of any valid complaints or any reported violations of the provisions of this Chapter, and dispatch, without undue delay, any other matters or business coming properly within the scope of its authority.  Amended by Acts 1958, No. 28, §1; Acts 1963, No. 12, §1; Acts 1966, No. 19, §1, eff. June 15, 1966 at 10:30 A.M., Acts 1974, No. 3, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:841 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§841. Certificates issued under the State Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing, etc.

RS 841 - Certificates issued under the State Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing, etc.  Certificates issued by the State Board of Embalming and Funeral Directing and the State Board of Embalming and Undertaking shall be considered as issued by the board under this Chapter.
LA Rev Stat § 37:843 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§843. Registration and display of certificate

RS 843 - Registration and display of certificate  A. The board shall register each certificate in the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health.  B. Each certificate holder shall display his certificate in a conspicuous place in his office or place of business.  Amended by Acts 1977, No. 283, §3; Acts 1977, No. 684, §3; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.