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LA Rev Stat § 37:3448 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3448. License without examination

RS 3448 - License without examination  For a period of one year from December 31, 1988, the board shall waive both written and oral examination and shall issue a license as a licensed professional vocational rehabilitation counselor to each applicant who files an application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by such fees required by R.S. 37:3446, and who furnished satisfactory evidence to the board that he:  (1) Is at least twenty-one years old.  (2) Is of good moral character.  (3) Is not in violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted hereunder.  (4) Has received one of the following:  (a) A master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field and two years experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting.  (b) A bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling or related field and five years experience in a vocational rehabilitation setting.  (c) Certified rehabilitation counselor or certified insurance rehabilitation specialist and ten years of vocational rehabilitation experience. Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988; Acts 1989, No. 456, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3450 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3450. Violations; penalties

RS 3450 - Violations; penalties A.(1) No person shall assume or use the title or designation "licensed professional vocational rehabilitation counselor" unless he has in his possession a valid license issued by the board under the authority of this Chapter. This provision shall become effective on January 1, 1989. (2)(a) Except as provided in R.S. 37:3452, no person shall perform the services of a vocational rehabilitation counselor unless he has in his possession a valid license issued by the board under the authority of this Chapter. (b) Except as provided in R.S. 37:3452, no person shall hold himself out as an expert of vocational rehabilitation services unless he has in his possession a valid license issued by the board under the authority of this Chapter. (3) Whoever violates the provisions of this Subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be fined not more than five hundred dollars. B. The board shall have the authority to administer oaths, to summon witnesses, and to take testimony in all matters relating to its duties. The attorney general of the state shall be the attorney of the board, but the board may employ other counsel. It shall be the duty of the district attorney of the judicial district wherein any offense is committed to prosecute violations of this Chapter. The board shall be the sole agency in this state empowered to issue licenses to professional vocational rehabilitation counselors. Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988 and Jan. 1, 1989; Acts 1999, No. 1271, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3451 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3451. Injunctive proceedings

RS 3451 - Injunctive proceedings  A. The board may, through the attorney general, apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act declared to be a misdemeanor by this Chapter.  B. If it is established that the defendant has been or is committing an act declared to be a misdemeanor by this Chapter, the court shall enter a decree enjoining the defendant from further committing such act.  C. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of this Section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court.  D. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this Chapter.  Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3452 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3452. Exclusions

RS 3452 - Exclusions  The following persons and their activities are exempted from the licensing requirements of this Chapter:  (1) A certified school counselor who meets the standards prescribed by the State Department of Education and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, while practicing school counseling within the scope of his employment by a board of education or by a private school.  (2) Any nonresident temporarily employed in this state to render rehabilitation counseling services for not more than thirty days a year, who meets the requirements for licensure in R.S. 37:3447 of this Chapter or who holds a valid license or certificate issued under the authority of the laws of another state or national certifying agency.  (3) Any person employed or supervised by a licensed professional rehabilitation counselor, while carrying out specific tasks under the licensee's supervision. The supervisee shall not represent himself to the public as a licensed professional rehabilitation counselor.  (4) Any student in an accredited educational institution, while carrying out activities that are part of the prescribed course of study, provided such activities are supervised by a professional rehabilitation counselor. Such student shall hold himself out to the public only by clearly indicating his student status and the profession in which he is being trained. (5) Any individual using the official title of the position and activities for which that person is employed by any federal or state agency, any agency of a parish, municipality, or other political subdivision, any private nonprofit agency, accredited clinic, nonprofit hospital, or for profit hospital, provided that such persons are performing these activities as part of the duties for which they are employed or solely within the confines or under the jurisdiction of the organization by which they are employed. Such persons shall not render rehabilitation counseling services to the public for a fee, monetary or otherwise, over and above the salary they receive for the performance of their official duties with the organization by which they are employed.  (6) Any persons licensed, certified, or registered under any other provision of state law or under the rules of the Louisiana Supreme Court while practicing those arts, utilizing counseling, and utilizing those titles that are allowed and within the standards and ethics of their profession or within new areas of practice that represent appropriate extensions of their profession.  (7) Any priest, rabbi, Christian Science practitioner, or minister of the gospel of any religious denomination.  Acts 1988, No. 555, §1, eff. July 14, 1988.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3461 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3461. General provisions and short title

RS 3461 - General provisions and short title  A. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Drug and Device Distributors Act".  B. In order to safeguard life and health and to promote the public welfare, any person engaged in the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices as defined in this Chapter shall be required to submit evidence of qualification to be engaged in the legend drug or legend device distribution business and shall be licensed as hereinafter provided.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3464 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3464. Qualifications of board members

RS 3464 - Qualifications of board members  Each member of the board shall be at least twenty-one years of age, of good moral character and temperate habits, and a resident of this state and shall have engaged in distribution as defined by this Chapter.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3465 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3465. Organization meetings

RS 3465 - Organization meetings The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year. Special meetings may be held at such time and place as specified by a call of the chairman or secretary. Reasonable notice of all meetings shall be given in writing to each member of the board. A quorum of the board shall be a majority of its members. Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3466 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3466. Domicile of the board

RS 3466 - Domicile of the board  The domicile of the board shall be East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3467 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3467. Duties and powers of the board

RS 3467 - Duties and powers of the board  A. The board may perform all of the following functions:  (1) Approve, deny, revoke, suspend, limit, or restrict licenses of qualified applicants for licensure as distributors and renew licenses.  (2) Impose fines, assess costs, or otherwise discipline a licensee.  (3) Regulate the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices.  (4) Monitor compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices by distributors and promulgate rules and regulations relative thereto.  (5) Conduct inspections of wholesale distribution facilities.  (6) Conduct hearings on charges relative to the violation of any provision of this Chapter.   (7) Issue subpoenas and administer oaths to persons giving testimony at hearings.  (8) Employ and fix compensation of persons necessary to carry on the work of the board.  (9) Appoint an attorney to represent the board in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Chapter, define his duties, and fix his compensation.  (10) Adopt all rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter.  (11) Require licensees to provide transaction history, transaction information, and a transaction statement.  (12) Designate and assign license types and sub-types for distributors, which include wholesale distributors, manufacturers, repackagers, and third-party logistic providers, which it will approve, deny, revoke, suspend, limit, or restrict, and renew pursuant to Paragraph (A)(1) of this Section.  (13) Exercise all other powers necessary and proper to perform its duties within the scope of this Chapter.  B. The board shall make rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, and shall take such other action as may be necessary to comply with the requirements set forth in the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act, as those acts pertain to distribution as defined by this Chapter; and with the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to those Acts, and other pertinent federal authority.  C.(1) The board may require all distributors and wholesale distributors to furnish a bond or other equivalent means of security in accordance with regulations promulgated by the secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.  (2) This Subsection shall not apply to manufacturers or affiliates or co-licensed partners of manufacturers.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1991, No. 528, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3468 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3468. Records, prima facie evidence

RS 3468 - Records, prima facie evidence  The books, registers, and records of the board shall be prima facie evidence of the matter therein recorded in any court of law. The board shall keep a full record of all acts and proceedings of the board.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3469 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3469. Qualifications and requirements for licensure

RS 3469 - Qualifications and requirements for licensure  A. Every applicant for licensure as a distributor shall meet all qualifications and requirements designated by the board in accordance with this Chapter and all applicable requirements of federal law and regulation.  B. The application for licensure shall be made on a form provided by the board. Each application shall be accompanied with the reasonable licensure fee prescribed by the board. Each application form shall contain language that authorizes the board to obtain a criminal history record on the applicant, designated responsible party, and any owners to determine if the applicant, designated responsible party, or owners have ever been convicted of a felony violation of federal or state law.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1992, No. 802, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3470 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3470. Inspections

RS 3470 - Inspections  The board, or a representative of the board, may conduct inspections of distribution and sales facilities during normal business hours upon receipt of an application for licensure. The board may conduct inspections during normal business hours of facilities that appear to be used by a distributor. The board may also conduct unannounced inspections of current licensees at sufficient intervals to determine compliance with state and federal requirements or when it considers it necessary. Upon inspection, a written report shall be submitted to the board by the inspector. Applicants for licensure and licensees shall be notified in writing by certified mail if any discrepancies are found, and a deadline shall be set by which such discrepancies must be corrected.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3471 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3471. License; registering; evidence

RS 3471 - License; registering; evidence  A. Each applicant who meets the provisions of R.S. 37:3469 and successfully passes the inspection provided in R.S. 37:3470 shall receive a license from the board authorizing him to act as a distributor in this state. The license or a renewal thereof shall be the only evidence of the right of a person to act as a distributor.  B. The license shall be registered in a record book to be kept by the board for that purpose. A copy of the license certified by the secretary of the board shall be received as evidence in all courts of this state.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3472 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3472. Reinspection

RS 3472 - Reinspection  Reinspections of distribution and sales facilities may be conducted as follow-ups to the regular inspections or to guarantee that the applicant or licensee has corrected any discrepancy found by the board. Failure to comply with state and federal laws or the board's regulations shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this Chapter and shall subject the applicant or licensee either to disciplinary action by the board or forfeiture of the license.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3473 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3473. Applicants from other states; waiver of inspection

RS 3473 - Applicants from other states; waiver of inspection  The board may waive the inspection provided in R.S. 37:3470, if the applicant presents to the board a satisfactory certificate of registration or license from an entity which licenses distributors of the same type in another state, and if the standards adopted and enforced by such entity are comparable to those provided in this Chapter.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3474 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3474. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 443, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.

RS 3474 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 443, §2, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3474.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3474.1. Discipline for licensees

RS 3474.1 - Discipline for licensees  A. Any person licensed as a distributor under this Chapter may have his license revoked, suspended, limited, or restricted for a fixed period to be determined by the board for any of the following causes:  (1) Conviction of a felony of the licensee, responsible party, or owner. The record of such conviction, or certified copy thereof from the clerk of court where such conviction occurred or by the judge of such court, shall be sufficient evidence to warrant revocation, suspension, limitation, or restriction.  (2) Suspension, revocation, or other disciplinary action taken by any state or federal agency of a license to distribute legend drugs or legend devices. A certified copy of the record of suspension or revocation by the state where such suspension or revocation occurred shall be conclusive evidence thereof.  (3) Making any fraudulent or untrue statement to the board.  (4) Refusing to respond or otherwise comply with any request from the board.  (5) Refusing to permit entry to the licensed distribution or sales facility to comply with any inspection during normal business hours.  (6) Selling, distributing, or offering to sell or distribute any adulterated, counterfeited, or misbranded legend drug or legend device.  (7) Altering, mutilating, destroying, obliterating, or removing any part of the label of a legend drug or legend device.  (8) Violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or rules and regulations adopted by the board.  B. Proceedings for any disciplinary actions or for the denial, revocation, suspension, limitation, or restriction of a license shall be conducted in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.  C. The board may require a person who is subject to the authority of the board and against whom disciplinary action has been taken to pay a fine of not more than one thousand dollars per violation.  D. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.  E. In addition to the fine, the board may assess all costs incurred in connection with the proceedings to a person who is subject to the authority of the board, including but not limited to investigator, stenographer, and attorney fees.  F. No license shall be issued, reinstated, or renewed until the monetary penalties pursuant to this Section have been paid in full.  Acts 1991, No. 528, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3474.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3474.2. Enforcement action against other persons; penalties

RS 3474.2 - Enforcement action against other persons; penalties  A. The board shall have the authority to take enforcement action against any non-licensee found by the board to be guilty of any of the following acts or offenses:  (1) Participating or engaging in distribution as defined by this Chapter.  (2) Using the term "distributor" or "wholesale distributor" as defined by this Chapter, or otherwise assuming or using such term or advertising in any manner intended to convey the impression that he is a licensed distributor or wholesale distributor.  (3) Violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rules or regulations adopted by the board.  B. For the purposes of this Section, the term "enforcement action" shall include but not be limited to the assessment of a fine in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars per violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.  C. In addition to any other action, the board may assess to a person all reasonable costs incurred in connection with an enforcement action, including investigator, stenographer, and attorney fees.  D. Proceedings for an enforcement action shall be conducted through the promulgation of rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3474.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3474.3. Injunction proceedings; penalties

RS 3474.3 - Injunction proceedings; penalties  A. The board may seek in any court of competent jurisdiction a writ of injunction enjoining any person from participating in distribution as defined by this Chapter until such person obtains the necessary license under the provisions of this Chapter. Posting of a bond shall not be a cause for dissolution of the injunction.  B. In the suit for an injunction, the board may demand of the defendant a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs. This judgment for penalty, attorney fees, and court costs may be rendered in the same judgment in which the injunction is made absolute.  C. The trial of the proceeding by injunction shall be summary and by the judge, without a jury.  D. This Section shall not be construed as barring criminal prosecution for violations of this Chapter.  Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3474.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3474.4. Order to quarantine a legend drug or legend device

RS 3474.4 - Order to quarantine a legend drug or legend device  A. If the board finds a reasonable probability that a distributor possesses an adulterated, misbranded, counterfeited, or recalled legend drug or legend device, the board may issue an order to quarantine the legend drug or legend device.  B. Any order issued pursuant to this Section shall subject the distributor to the order with an opportunity for hearing to be held no later than thirty days after issuance of the order on the actions required by the order. If, after the hearing, the board determines that inadequate grounds exist to support the order, the board shall vacate the order.  Acts 2008, No. 597, §1; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3475 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3475. Annual renewal of license

RS 3475 - Annual renewal of license  All licensed distributors shall pay to the board a renewal fee as shall be determined by the board.  Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995; Acts 2015, No. 443, §1, eff. July 1, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 37:3476 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§3476. Failure to renew license; penalties

RS 3476 - Failure to renew license; penalties The failure to pay the renewal fee required by R.S. 37:3475 shall result in an automatic revocation of the license. In such cases, the person shall be reinstated if he files an application for reinstatement with the board within one year after the revocation and pays a reinstatement fee and all delinquent charges as provided by the board. Acts 1988, No. 852, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1152, §1, eff. June 29, 1995.