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LA Rev Stat § 37:2863 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2863. Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

RS 2863 - Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners In addition to the powers and duties established in R.S. 37:1270, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners shall: (1) Publish minimum standards for polysomnography. (2) Approve the licensure examination, and approve, deny, revoke, probate, suspend, and renew licenses of a duly qualified applicant. (3) Conduct administrative hearings on the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license. (4) Adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2864 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2864. Advisory Committee on Polysomnography; creation

RS 2864 - Advisory Committee on Polysomnography; creation A.(1) The Advisory Committee on Polysomnography is hereby created and shall be composed of nine members to assist the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in the administration of the provisions of this Chapter. (2)(a) Four members of the committee shall be licensed polysomnographic technologists registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and shall be selected by the governor from a list of eight names submitted by the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine. (b) One member of the committee shall be an individual who is not a licensed polysomnographic technologist but who is active in the field of sleep medicine to be selected by the governor from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana Academy of Sleep Medicine. (c) Three members of the committee shall be physicians licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, two of whom shall also be diplomats of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, one of whom shall be active in the field of sleep medicine, and all of whom shall be selected by the governor from a list of eight names submitted by the Louisiana State Medical Society. (d) One member of the committee shall be a hospital administrator who shall be selected by the governor from a list of three names submitted by the Louisiana State Hospital Association. B.(1) The nominating organizations shall submit their lists to the governor sixty days after June 29, 2005. (2) Members shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted for Senate confirmation. C. A majority of the members of the committee shall elect a chairman. D. The committee shall meet no less than annually at a time and place to be determined by the chairman of the committee. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. E. Each member shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred during attendance at meetings of the committee and other expenses incurred on business of the committee. Such compensation shall be paid from funds derived from fees as provided in R.S. 37:2868. F. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 678, §2. Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2012, No. 678, §§1, 2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2865 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2865. Technologist; qualifications for license; renewal; reciprocity; title

RS 2865 - Technologist; qualifications for license; renewal; reciprocity; title  A. In order to obtain a polysomnographic technologist license, an applicant shall demonstrate all of the following to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners:  (1) The applicant is of good moral character.  (2) The applicant has current credentials as a registered polysomnographic technologist granted by the BRPT or equivalent organization approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (3) The applicant has passed an examination that is administered as a component of a certification program that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the American National Standards Institute, or other national accrediting organizations approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (4) The applicant satisfies such other procedures and requirements as the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may require.  B. A license issued under the provisions of this Section shall be subject to annual renewal and will expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  C. A polysomnographic technologist who submits a license renewal application shall have completed, in the prior twelve months, at least ten hours or units of continuing education courses sanctioned by the Advisory Committee on Polysomnography and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  D. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may issue a license to a BRPT registered polysomnographic technologist who relocates into this state and who has filed an application for licensure with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  E. A license shall entitle the individual to use the title "polysomnographic technologist", "technologist", or the initials "PSGT".  Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2012, No. 678, §1; Acts 2017, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2866 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2866. Technicians; qualifications for permit; renewal

RS 2866 - Technicians; qualifications for permit; renewal A. In order to obtain a permit as a polysomnographic technician, the applicant must demonstrate the following: (1) The applicant is of good moral character. (2) The applicant has passed the certification examination offered by BRPT or has completed an educational program accredited by CAAHEP. B. The permit shall be valid for the lesser of twelve months or the date on which the requirements of R.S. 37:2865 are met. C. The permit shall be renewable only once if the applicant fails the examination or if the applicant fails to take the qualifying examination; however, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may adopt rules and regulations for certain exceptions to the provisions of this Subsection due to extenuating circumstances. D. The permit shall entitle the individual to use the initials "PSGT-E". Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2012, No. 678, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2867 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2867. Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew

RS 2867 - Causes for nonissuance, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew A. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may refuse to renew a license, may suspend or revoke a license, or may impose probationary conditions in the event the licensee or applicant for license has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct which endangers 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) Unprofessional conduct, as defined by the policies established by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, or violating the code of ethics adopted and published by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists and approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (3) Being convicted of or pleading nolo contendere to a crime other than a misdemeanor in any court in the event the acts for which he was convicted or pled nolo contendere are found by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to have a direct bearing on whether he should be entrusted to serve the public in the capacity of a polysomnographic technologist. B. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension, or revocation of a license, or the imposition of probationary conditions upon a licensee may be ordered by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in a decision made after a hearing in the manner provided by the policies which shall be adopted by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. One year after the date of the revocation of a license, an application may be made to the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for reinstatement. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners shall be required to hold a hearing to consider such reinstatement of said license. C. A suspended license shall be subject to expiration during suspension. Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2868 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2868. Fees

RS 2868 - Fees A. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, under its authority established in R.S. 37:1281(A)(2), shall establish fees for the purpose of implementing the provisions of this Chapter. B. The fees shall be in an amount, to the extent feasible, to cover the administrative expenses of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners for the licensure process, pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2869 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2869. Individuals and practices not affected

RS 2869 - Individuals and practices not affected  A. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting, preventing, or restricting the practice, services, or activities of:  (1) Any individual licensed in this state by any other provision of law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which he is licensed.  (2) Any individual employed as a polysomnographic technologist by the United States government in the event such individual provides polysomnography solely under the direction or control of a United States governmental agency by which he is employed.  (3)(a) Any individual pursuing a course of study in a polysomnographic technology education program approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (b) This Paragraph shall only apply to an individual performing a polysomnography procedure or service if both of the following conditions are met:  (i) The polysomnographic procedure or service is within the individual's course of study.  (ii) The polysomnographic procedure or service is performed under the direct supervision of a physician or a polysomnographic technologist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  B.(1) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to licensed respiratory therapists.  (2) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as prohibiting, preventing, or restricting the practice, services, or activities of any individual pursuing a course of study in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care if both of the following conditions are met:  (a) The polysomnographic procedure or service is within the individual's course of study.  (b) The polysomnographic procedure or service is performed under the direct supervision of a physician or a polysomnographic technologist licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2012, No. 678, §1; Acts 2017, No. 304, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2870 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2870. Prohibitions

RS 2870 - Prohibitions A.(1) No individual shall engage or attempt to engage in the practice of polysomnography or perform or attempt to perform polysomnograms, unless he holds a license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (2) An individual who does not hold a license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter or whose license has been suspended or revoked shall not use in conjunction with his name the words "licensed registered polysomnographic technologist", "LRPSGT", or any other similar words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating, directly or by implication, that he is a polysomnographic technologist. B. The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners may impose civil penalties for the unlawful practice of polysomnography. Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2012, No. 678, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2871 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2871. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2871 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2872 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2872. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2872 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2873 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2873. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2873 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2874 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2874. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2874 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2875 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2875. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2875 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2876 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2876. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2876 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2877 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2877. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2877 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2878 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2878. Blank

RS 2878 - Blank
LA Rev Stat § 37:2879 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2879. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2879 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2880 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2880. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2880 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2881 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2881. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2881 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2882 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2882. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2882 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2883 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2883. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2883 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2884 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2884. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2884 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2885 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2885. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2885 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2886 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2886. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2886 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2887 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2887. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.

RS 2887 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2901 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2901. Purpose

RS 2901 - Purpose  The purpose of this Chapter is to establish fair and open procedures for the bidding and negotiation for the right to exhibit motion pictures within the state in order to prevent unfair and deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution within the state; promote fair and effective competition in that business; and insure that exhibitors have the opportunity to view a motion picture and know its contents before committing themselves to exhibiting it in their communities.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2902 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2902. Definitions

RS 2902 - Definitions  When used in this Chapter, and for the purposes of this Chapter:  (1) The term "person" includes one or more individuals, partnerships, associations, societies, trusts, organizations, or corporations.  (2) The term "theatre" means any establishment in which motion pictures are exhibited to the public regularly for a charge.  (3) The term "distributor" means any person engaged in the business of distributing or supplying motion pictures to exhibitors by rental, sale or licensing.  (4) The term "exhibitor" means any person engaged in the business of operating one or more theatres.  (5) The term "exhibit" or "exhibition" means showing a motion picture to the public for a charge.  (6) The term "invitation to bid" means any solicitation or invitation by a distributor to one or more exhibitors to bid, negotiate or otherwise attempt to secure the right to exhibit a motion picture.  (7) The term "bid" means any offer or proposal by an exhibitor to a distributor for the right to exhibit a motion picture or which states terms under which the exhibitor will agree to exhibit a motion picture.  (8) The term "license agreement" means any contract, agreement, understanding or condition between a distributor and an exhibitor relating to the licensing or exhibition of a motion picture by the exhibitor.  (9) The term "trade screening" means the showing of a motion picture by a distributor at some location within the state which is open to any exhibitor from whom the distributor intends to solicit bids or with whom the distributor intends to negotiate for the right to exhibit the motion picture.  (10) The term "blind bidding" means the bidding for, negotiating for, or offering or agreeing to terms for the licensing or exhibition of a motion picture at any time before such motion picture has either been trade screened within the state or before such motion picture, at the option of the distributor, otherwise has been made available for viewing within the state by all exhibitors from whom the distributor is soliciting bids or with whom the distributor is negotiating for the right to exhibit such motion picture.  (11) The term "run" means the continuous exhibition of a motion picture in a defined geographic area for a specified period of time. A "first run" is the first exhibition of a picture in the designated area; a "second run" is the second exhibition; and "subsequent runs" are subsequent exhibitions after the second run. "Exclusive run" is any run limited to a single theatre in a defined geographic area and a "nonexclusive run" is any run in more than one theatre in a defined geographic area.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 366, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2903 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2903. Blind bidding

RS 2903 - Blind bidding  (1) Blind bidding is hereby prohibited within the state. No bids shall be returnable, no negotiations for the exhibition or licensing of a motion picture shall take place, and no license agreement or any of its terms shall be agreed to, for the exhibition of any motion picture within the state before the motion picture has either been trade screened within the state or before such motion picture, at the option of the distributor, otherwise has been made available for viewing within the state by all exhibitors from whom the distributor is soliciting bids or with whom the distributor is negotiating for the right to exhibit the motion picture.  (2) A distributor shall provide reasonable and uniform notice of the trade screening of any motion picture to those exhibitors within the state from whom he intends to solicit bids or with whom he intends to negotiate for the right to exhibit that motion picture.  (3) Any purported waiver of the prohibition against blind bidding in this Chapter shall be void and unenforceable.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 1978.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2904 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2904. Bidding procedures

RS 2904 - Bidding procedures  If a distributor communicates an invitation to bid to one or more exhibitors in the state, then:  (1) The invitation to bid shall specify (a) whether the run for which the bid is being solicited is a first, second or subsequent run; whether the run is an exclusive or nonexclusive run; and the geographic area for the run; (b) the names of all exhibitors who are receiving an invitation to bid on the picture; (c) the date and hour the invitation to bid expires; and (d) the time, date and location, including the address, where the bids will be opened, which shall be within the state.  (2) All bids shall be submitted in writing and shall be opened at the same time and in the presence of those exhibitors, or their agents, who submitted bids and are present at such time.  (3) Immediately upon being opened, the bids shall be subject to examination by exhibitors, or their agents, who submitted bids, and who are present at the opening. Within ten business days after the bids are opened, the distributor shall notify each exhibitor who submitted a bid either the name of the winning bidder or the fact that none of the bids were acceptable.  (4) Once bids are solicited, the distributor shall license the picture only by bidding and may solicit rebids if he does not accept any of the submitted bids.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 366, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2905 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2905. Civil enforcement by penalties and injunction for successful civil action

RS 2905 - Civil enforcement by penalties and injunction for successful civil action  In any civil action for damages against a person for violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the court may award damages to the prevailing party and reasonable attorneys fees. The provisions of this Chapter may be enforced by injunction or any other available equitable or legal remedy.  Added by Acts 1977, No. 663, §1, eff. July 1, 1978.