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LA Rev Stat § 37:2950 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2950. Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and professional licensing

RS 2950 - Criminal record effect on trade, occupational, and professional licensing  A. 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 license, permit, or certificate is required to be issued by the state of Louisiana or any of its agencies or political subdivisions, solely because of a prior criminal record, except in cases in which a conviction directly relates to the position of employment sought, or to the specific occupation, trade, or profession for which the license, permit, or certificate is sought.  B. Any decision which prohibits an applicant from engaging in the occupation, trade, or profession for which the license, permit, or certificate is sought, which is based in whole or in part on conviction of any crime, as described in Subsection A of this Section, shall explicitly state in writing the reasons for the decision.  C. Any complaints concerning violations of this Section shall be adjudicated in accordance with procedures set forth for administrative and judicial review, contained in Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  D.(1)(a) This Section shall not be applicable to:  (i) Any law enforcement agency.  (ii) The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (iii) The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry.  (iv) The Louisiana State Board of Nursing.  (v) The Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners.  (vi) The State Racing Commission.  (vii) The State Athletic Commission.  (viii) The Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.  (ix) The Louisiana State Bar Association.  (x) The Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board.  (xi) The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners.  (xii) The Louisiana State Board of Private Investigator Examiners.  (xiii) The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.  (xiv) The Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.  (xv) The Office of Financial Institutions.  (xvi) The Louisiana Physical Therapy Board.  (xvii) The Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy.  (xviii) The Louisiana Department of Insurance.  (b) Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude the agency, in its discretion, from adopting the policy set forth in this Section.  (2) This Section shall not be applicable to the office of alcohol and tobacco control of the Department of Revenue.  Added by Acts 1978, No. 341, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 574, §1; Acts 1981, No. 531, §1; Acts 1987, No. 694, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1188, §4, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 1997, No. 364, §1; Acts 1997, No. 658, §2; Acts 1997, No. 1370, §4; Acts 1999, No. 1222, §1; Acts 2003, No. 279, §5; Acts 2004, No. 146, §1; Acts 2012, No. 486, §1; Acts 2016, No. 448, §1, eff. June 9, 2016; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3. NOTE: See Acts 1987, No. 694, §§2, 3.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2951 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2951. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 227, §2.

RS 2951 - Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 227, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2951.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2951.1. Removing barriers to work

RS 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 license, permit, or certificate required by the state of Louisiana or a political subdivision, or for the granting of a conditional license, permit, or certificate required by the state of Louisiana or a political subdivision, or any department, office, agency, or board of such entities, in order to practice or engage in a trade, occupation, or profession.  B. For the purposes of this Section:  (1) "Default" means the failure to repay a loan according to the terms agreed to in the promissory note.  (2) "Delinquent" means having failed to make loan payments when they are due.  (3) "License" means any license, permit, certificate, registration, or other means required to engage in an occupation that is granted or issued by the state, its agencies, or political subdivisions responsible by law for the licensing of persons or occupations before a person may pursue, practice, or engage in any occupation.  (4) "Student loan" means a federally guaranteed or state-guaranteed loan for the purposes of postsecondary education.  C. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to authorize nonpayment, or to delay repayment, of a student loan.  Acts 2019, No. 227, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2952 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2952. Failure to pay child support; effect on trade, occupation, and professional licensing

RS 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 professional licensees are subject to the provisions of R.S. 9:315.30 et seq., suspension of license for nonpayment of child support. B. The legislature recognizes the judicial power vested in the state supreme court pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the Constitution of Louisiana and, accordingly, urges and requests the supreme court to adopt rules and regulations effecting the suspension of licenses to practice law consistent with the provisions of R.S. 9:315.30 et seq. In cases wherein the obligor is an attorney licensed to practice law in this state, a judgment or order indicating noncompliance with an order of support shall be mailed to the state supreme court and the Louisiana State Bar Association. Acts 1995, No. 1078, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3001 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3001. Short title

RS 3001 - Short title  This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Louisiana Occupational Therapy Practice Act of 1979.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3002 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3002. Declaration of purpose

RS 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, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy services of high quality to persons in need of such services, it is the purpose of this Chapter to provide for the regulation of persons offering occupational therapy services to the public.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3004 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3004. License required

RS 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 licensed in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3005 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3005. Persons and practices not affected

RS 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 licensed.  (2) Any person employed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant by the United States government, if such person provides occupational therapy solely under the direction or control of the United States governmental organization by which he is employed. (3) Any person pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in occupational therapy at an institution whose program is accredited, recognized, or approved by an agency recognized by the United States Office of Education, if such activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study; or any person on a supervised field work experience, if such activities and services constitute a part of the experience necessary to meet the requirements of certification and licensure, and if such a person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.  (4) Any person employed as an occupational therapy aide who works under the on-premises supervision of an occupational therapist who is licensed under this Chapter.  (5) Any occupational therapist, Registered (OTR), certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) or occupational therapist who is qualified according to the standards of a member nation of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), who performs occupational therapy services in this state, if not a resident of this state and if not licensed under this Chapter, if such services are performed for no more than ninety days during a calendar year and practicing with an occupational therapist, registered (OTR) licensed under this Chapter.  B. The provisions of this Section shall apply to persons licensed under the law of another state which has licensure requirements at least as stringent as the requirements of this Chapter or is recognized to practice occupational therapy by a member country of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, and to persons who meet the requirements for certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR), or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), as recognized by The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA).  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3006 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3006. Requirements for licensure

RS 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 character.  (2) Has successfully completed the academic and supervised field work experience requirements to sit for the "Certification Examination for Occupational Therapist, Registered or the Certification Examination for occupational therapy assistant" and is approved by the board.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3007 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3007. Examination for licensure

RS 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 for licensure shall, in addition to demonstrating his eligibility in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 37:3006, make application to the board for review of proof of his current certification by the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc. (AOTA), on a form and in such a manner as the board shall prescribe. The application shall be accompanied by the fee fixed in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 37:3013. The board shall determine the criteria for satisfactory performance on the examination, using the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., criteria as a minimum score. A person who fails an examination may reapply. C. Applicants for licensure shall be examined at a time and place established by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA). Examinations shall be given at least twice each year within the state. Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3008 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3008. Waiver of requirements for licensure

RS 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 American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), and who otherwise meets the criteria of provisions of R.S. 37:3006 and who is domiciled in the state on the date this Chapter becomes effective. In order to obtain the benefit of this waiver, an applicant shall make an application for a license no later than six months after the effective date of this Chapter.   B. The board may waive the examination and grant a license to any applicant who presents proof of current licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States which requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure of this Chapter, provided that such state, district or territory accords similar privileges of licensure without examination to holders of a license under this Chapter.   C. The board shall waive the educational and examination requirements and grant a license to any person who gives proof of current employment, either on a probational or a permanent basis, in the classified state service, and who is classified therein as an Occupational Therapy Aide I, Occupational Therapy Aide II, Occupational Therapist I, Occupational Therapist II, or Occupational Therapist III; on the date this Chapter becomes effective.   An Occupational Therapy Aide I, Occupational Therapy Aide II, or Occupational Therapist I shall be licensed as an occupational therapy assistant. An Occupational Therapist II or an Occupational Therapist III shall be licensed as an occupational therapist. These licensing designations will in no way restrict the authority of the Louisiana State Department of Civil Service to establish guidelines and qualifications for those employees within the classified service or in no way restrict the power of the Civil Service Department to establish promotional ladders for such employees. In order to obtain the benefit of this waiver, an applicant shall make application for a license no later than six (6) months after the effective date of this Chapter.   D. The board shall waive the examination and grant a license to any person who is domiciled in the state on the date this Chapter becomes effective, and who is a graduate of a curriculum of a member nation of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). In order to obtain the benefit of this waiver, an applicant shall make application for a license no later than six (6) months after the effective date of this Chapter.   Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3009 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3009. Issuance of license

RS 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 the words "occupational therapist", "licensed occupational therapist", or he may use the letters "LOT", "OT" in connection with his name or place of business to denote his licensure. In addition, any person certified or registered by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., may use the words "licensed occupational therapist, registered" or "occupational therapist, registered" or "LOTR" or "OTR".   C. Any person who is issued a license as an occupational therapy assistant under the terms of this Chapter may use the words "occupational therapy assistant", "licensed occupational therapy assistant", or he may use the letters "OTA" or "LOTA" in connection with his name or place of business to denote his licensure. In addition, any person certified as an assistant by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., may use the designation "licensed certified occupational therapy assistant" or "LCOTA" or "certified occupational therapy assistant" or "COTA".   D. The board shall establish policies which allow for a challenge of denial of license. This challenge shall be heard in an open hearing in accordance with due process.   E. The board shall issue a temporary license to practice occupational therapy to persons who have completed academic supervised field work experience requirements specified under R.S. 37:3006(2) and are waiting examination. The temporary license shall be valid until the date on which the results of the qualifying examination have been known and acted upon by the board. This temporary license shall be renewable only once, if the applicant has not passed the examination or if the applicant has failed to take the qualifying examination. Exceptions to the one extension rule can be given at the discretion of the board based upon an appeal identifying extenuating circumstances.   Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3010 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3010. Display of license or certificates

RS 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.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3011 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3011. Suspension and revocation of license; refusal to renew

RS 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 endangered or is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public. Such unprofessional conduct shall include:  (1) Obtaining a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of material facts. (2) Being guilty of unprofessional conduct, as defined by the policies established by the board, or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA). (3) Conviction of a crime other than a minor offense in any court if the acts for which he was convicted are found by the board to have a direct bearing on whether he should be entrusted to serve the public in the capacity of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. B. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension, revocation, or imposition of probationary conditions upon a licensee may be ordered by the board in a decision made after a hearing in the manner provided by the policies which shall be adopted by the board. One year after the date of the revocation of a license, application may be made to the board for reinstatement. The board shall have discretion to accept or reject an application for reinstatement, but shall be required to hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement. C. The board shall have authority to establish policies regarding denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew an application. Such policies shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act. D. A suspended license is subject to expiration during suspension. Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3012 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3012. Renewal of license

RS 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 retention or renewal of licenses in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act; except that the report shall be submitted to the Senate and House of Representatives health and welfare committees for review purposes notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 49:968(B). The board shall notify and consult with the association prior to the issuance or promulgation of such rules and regulations.  (2) The licensee shall provide proof of continuing education to the board as provided in the criteria established pursuant to Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.  (3) The continuing requirements shall not apply to individuals working as occupational therapists in state facilities or employed by a state agency.  C. Late renewal may be obtained in accordance with the established policies of the board.  D. Renewal of a license which expired while the license was under suspension can occur only after the completion of the suspension. Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1. Acts 1993, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3013 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3013. Fees

RS 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 $25 (3) Temporary license fee $25 (4) Renewal of license fee $25 (5) Reinstatement of license fee $25 (6) Late renewal fee $35 (7) Reciprocity $75 Fees for occupational therapy assistants licensure shall be no more than two-thirds of those for occupational therapist licensure.  B. Such fees shall be fixed in an amount, to the extent feasible, which will cover the expenses of the board.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3014 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3014. False representation of licensure prohibited

RS 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 business, the words "occupational therapy assistant", "occupational therapist", "licensed occupational therapist", "occupational therapist, registered", "licensed certified occupational therapy assistant", "certified occupational therapy assistant", or the letters, "OT", "LOT", "OTA", "LOTA", "LOTR", "OTR", "LCOTA", "COTA", or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he is an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant, or in any way, orally, in writing, in print, or by sign, directly or by implication, represent himself as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.  B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.  Added by Acts 1979, No. 566, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.