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LA Rev Stat § 37:2171 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2171. Prohibited activities

RS 2171 - Prohibited activities No person shall hold himself out as a Louisiana licensed residential building contractor unless he holds an active license as such pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, and possesses any insurance required by federal law. Acts 1995, No. 638, §1, eff. Feb. 1, 1996; Acts 2001, No. 802, §1; Acts 2012, No. 163, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2171.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2171.1. Inspection of local building permits

RS 2171.1 - Inspection of local building permits Each month the board or its staff shall inspect the list of residential building permits issued by each local building permit official in this state to ensure that no person is working as a residential building contractor without an active license. Acts 2001, No. 802, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2171.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2171.2. Requirements; building permit

RS 2171.2 - Requirements; building permit A. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the local building permit official shall require that the applicant for such permit produce proof that the applicant possesses an active, applicable contractors license issued by the board, or that the applicant's proposed building activity is exempt from such licensure under this Chapter. The local building permit official shall require any applicant claiming an exemption for residential construction activities to execute an affidavit attesting to the claimed exemption. Such affidavit shall be submitted to the local building permit official prior to the issuance of a permit. Such affidavit shall be executed on a form provided by the board. B. In addition to and notwithstanding requirements set forth in Subsection A of this Section, a nonresident commercial, residential, or home improvement contractor applicant shall provide its federal taxpayer identification number to the local building permit official, as well as proof of registration to do business in the state of Louisiana. C. Liability shall not be imposed on a political subdivision or its officers or employees based upon the exercise or performance of, or the failure to exercise or perform any act or duty provided for in this Section. Acts 2004, No. 724, §1; Acts 2010, No. 67, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2171.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2171.3. Notification of name, license number, and classification; evidence of required insurance

RS 2171.3 - Notification of name, license number, and classification; evidence of required insurance  A. Any person required to be licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:2167 or registered pursuant to R.S. 37:2175.2 shall provide, in writing to the party with whom he has contracted to perform contracting services, his name, contracting license number, classification, and current insurance certificates evidencing the amount of liability insurance maintained and proof of workers' compensation coverage, regardless of whether such information is requested by the contracting party for whom the work is to be performed.  B. Failure by any person required to be licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:2167 or registered pursuant to R.S. 37:2175.2 to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be deemed a willful failure to comply with the provisions of this Chapter pursuant to R.S. 37:2158(A)(3).  C. Any person required to be licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:2167 or registered pursuant to R.S. 37:2175.2 shall produce to the appropriate permitting authority evidence of a license or registration in good standing prior to the issuance of any permit required by law.  Acts 2017, No. 231, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2172 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2172. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 659, §2.

RS 2172 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 659, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2173 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2173. Effect on local regulatory examination authority

RS 2173 - Effect on local regulatory examination authority This Chapter shall preempt municipal or other local regulatory examination authority over residential builders. In the event that the governing authority or any municipality or parish finds that the state minimum standards do not meet its needs, the local government may provide requirements not less stringent than those specified by the state. Acts 1995, No. 638, §1, eff. Feb. 1, 1996.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2175.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2175.4. Home improvement contracting; administrative penalties

RS 2175.4 - Home improvement contracting; administrative penalties A. If the subcommittee determines that any registrant is liable for violation of any of the provisions contained in this Part, the subcommittee may suspend the registrant's certificate of registration for such period of time as shall be determined by the subcommittee, revoke the registrant's certificate of registration, or reprimand the registrant. B. The subcommittee may assess an administrative penalty not to exceed one hundred dollars or twenty-five percent of the total contract price, whichever is greater, payable within thirty days of their order, for each violation of any of the provisions of this Part, committed by the home improvement contractor who is registered or who is required to be registered, plus any administrative costs incurred by the subcommittee. C. In determining whether to impose an administrative penalty, the administrator shall consider the seriousness of the violation, the effect of the violation on the complainant, any good faith on the part of the home improvement contractor, and the home improvement contractor's history of previous violations. Acts 2003, No. 1146, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2175.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2175.5. Home improvement contracting; exceptions

RS 2175.5 - Home improvement contracting; exceptions A. The following persons are excepted from the provisions of this Part: (1) The state or any of its political subdivisions. (2)(a) A homeowner who physically performs the home improvement work on his personal residence. (b) An individual who physically performs home improvement work on other property owned by him when the home improvement work has a value of less than seven thousand five hundred dollars. (3) Persons licensed as a contractor, subcontractor, or residential building contractor pursuant to Chapter 24 of this Title. (4) Electricians, plumbers, architects, or other persons who are required by law to attain standards of competency or experience as a prerequisite to licensure for and engaging in such profession who are acting exclusively within the scope of the profession for which they are currently licensed pursuant to such other law. (5) Any person who performs labor or services for a home improvement contractor for wages or salary and who does not act in the capacity as a home improvement contractor. (6) Any person who works exclusively in any of the following home improvement areas: (a) Landscaping. (b) Interior painting or wall covering. B. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to waive local and state health and life safety code requirements. Acts 2003, No. 1146, §2; Acts 2013, No. 60, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2175.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2175.6. Home improvement contracting; claims of unregistered persons

RS 2175.6 - Home improvement contracting; claims of unregistered persons No home improvement contractor who fails to obtain a certificate of registration as provided for in this Part shall be entitled to file a statement of claim or a statement of lien or privilege with respect to monetary sums allegedly owed under any contract, whether express, implied, or otherwise, when any provision of this Part requires that the home improvement contractor possess a certificate of registration issued by the subcommittee in order to have properly entered into such a contract. Acts 2007, No. 398, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2181 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2181. Purpose

RS 2181 - Purpose The legislature hereby declares that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the state to require the licensure and regulation of those persons who perform mold remediation. The purpose of this Chapter is to require qualifying criteria in a professional field in which unqualified individuals may injure or mislead the public. The provisions of this Chapter shall contribute to the safety, health, and welfare of the people of this state. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2182 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2182. Definitions

RS 2182 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Applicant" means a person who seeks to be examined for licensure by the board. (2) "Board" means the State Licensing Board for Contractors, as provided for in R.S. 37:2150 et seq. (3) "Licensee" means any person who has been issued a license by the board in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. (4) "Mold remediation" means the removal, cleaning, sanitizing, demolition, or other treatment, including preventive activities, of mold or mold-contaminated matter that was not purposely grown at that location. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2183 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2183. Scope

RS 2183 - Scope This Chapter applies only to the regulation of mold-related activities that affect indoor air quality and does not apply to routine cleaning when not conducted for the purpose of mold remediation. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2184 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2184. Powers and duties of the board

RS 2184 - Powers and duties of the board In addition to the powers and duties allocated to the board pursuant to Chapter 24 of this Title, the board shall also: (1) Adopt rules and regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, as the board deems necessary to administer and implement the provisions of this Chapter or to govern the practice of mold remediation in the state. (2) Issue, suspend, modify, and revoke licenses to practice mold remediation. (3) Report to the attorney general all persons who violate the provisions of this Chapter. (4) Maintain an up-to-date list of all licensees. (5) Adopt minimum standards of practice for persons licensed to conduct mold remediation. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2185 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2185. Licensing required

RS 2185 - Licensing required A. Beginning July 1, 2004, no person shall engage in or conduct, or advertise or hold himself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or acting in the capacity of a person who conducts mold remediation unless such person holds a mold remediation license as provided for in this Chapter. B. The following persons shall not be required to obtain a license issued pursuant to this Chapter: (1) A residential property owner who performs mold remediation on his own property. (2) A nonresidential property owner, or the employee of such owner, who performs mold remediation on an apartment building owned by that person that has more than four dwelling units. (3) An owner or tenant, or a managing agent or employee of an owner or tenant, who performs mold remediation on property owned or leased by the owner or tenant. This exemption does not apply if the managing agent or employee engages in the business of performing mold remediation for the public. (4) An employee of a licensee who performs mold remediation while supervised by the licensee. (5) A licensed residential building contractor who performs mold assessment or mold remediation services no more than twenty square feet when acting within the scope of his license. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2186 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2186. Qualifications for licensure; application; fees

RS 2186 - Qualifications for licensure; application; fees  A. The board shall, by rule adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, establish minimum qualifications for licensing. Applications for licenses and for renewal licenses shall be made in writing to the board on forms provided by the board.  B. An applicant for a license to perform mold remediation shall meet the following requirements:  (1) Attainment of eighteen years of age.  (2) Successful completion of high school or its equivalent.  (3) Present evidence to the board that he has satisfactorily completed at least twenty-four hours of training in mold remediation and basic mold assessment.  (4) Payment of the appropriate fees.  (5) Submission of a license application as prescribed by the board.  (6) Has submitted insurance certificates evidencing workers' compensation coverage in compliance with Title 23 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and liability insurance in a minimum amount of fifty thousand dollars.  C.(1) An applicant shall furnish the board with a financial statement, current to within twelve months of the date of filing, prepared by an accountant, bookkeeper, or certified public accountant and signed by the applicant before a notary public, stating that the statement of the applicant's assets and financial condition is true and correct.  (2) The applicant's assets shall include a net worth of at least ten thousand dollars. An applicant without the required net worth may furnish the board a bond, letter of credit, or other security acceptable to the board in the amount of the net worth requirement plus the amount of the applicant's negative net worth, if any. The bond, letter of credit, or other security shall be deemed satisfaction of the net worth requirement for all purposes.  D. The board may charge and collect fees not in excess of the following:  (1) Application for license $100.00  (2) License renewal $100.00  (3) Delinquent renewal $ 50.00  (4) The fee provided for in this Subsection shall not be charged to a licensed residential building contractor who performs mold remediation services when acting within the scope of his license.  Acts 2003, No. 880, §1; Acts 2019, No. 371, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2187 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2187. Written reports; prohibited activities

RS 2187 - Written reports; prohibited activities A. A person who performs mold assessment services shall provide a written report to each person for whom he performs such services for compensation. B.(1) No licensee shall perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same property. (2) No person shall own an interest in both the entity which performs mold assessment services and the entity which performs mold remediation services on the same property. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2188 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2188. License issuance and renewal

RS 2188 - License issuance and renewal A. Licenses and renewals issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall expire on the anniversary date on which the license was originally issued. Licensees shall elect upon renewal one-, two-, or three-year license renewal terms, and licenses may be issued by the board on a multiple-year basis, not to exceed a three-year term for any license. The license becomes invalid on the last day of the term for which it was issued, unless renewed; however, after a license has expired, the person to whom such license was issued shall have fifteen days following the expiration date to file an application for the renewal of such license without the payment of a penalty and without further examination, and any person who makes an application for renewal of a license after fifteen days following the expiration date of the license may, at the discretion of the board, have his license renewed after paying the required license fees and such penalty, not exceeding the sum of fifty dollars, that the board may impose. New applicants for licensing may elect upon application the renewal term of their license. B. Any licensee who fails to timely renew his license may thereafter renew upon payment of the appropriate renewal and delinquent fees and upon filing of a renewal application. The period for delinquent renewal of an expired license shall be limited to the six-month period immediately following the expiration date of the active license. Failure to renew an expired license during such six-month period shall result in forfeiture of renewal rights and shall require the former licensee to apply as an initial applicant and meet all requirements of an initial applicant. C. Licenses shall be in a form prescribed by the board. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1; Acts 2008, No. 576, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2189 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2189. Prohibited acts; penalties

RS 2189 - Prohibited acts; penalties A. The board may suspend or revoke any license, or censure, fine, or impose probationary or other restrictions on any licensee for good cause shown which shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) Conviction of a felony or the entering of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge under the laws of the United States or any other state. (2) Deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license. (3) Providing false testimony before the board. (4) Efforts to deceive or defraud the public. (5) Professional incompetence or gross negligence. (6) Rendering, submitting, subscribing, or verifying false, deceptive, misleading, or unfounded opinions or reports. (7) Violating any rule or regulation adopted by the board or any provision of this Chapter. (8) Aiding or abetting a person to evade the provisions of this Chapter or knowingly combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person with the intent to evade the provisions of this Chapter. (9) Violating any standard of conduct adopted by the board. (10) Engaging in conduct, advertising or holding oneself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or acting in the capacity of a person who performs mold remediation services without possessing a valid license. (11) Falsely representing oneself as being the holder of a valid license by using the title "licensed mold remediator" or any title, designation, or abbreviation deceptively similar or likely to create the impression that such person is licensed. B. Violators of any of the provisions of this Section may be fined by the board in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars per violation and ten thousand dollars for each subsequent violation. C. All fines collected pursuant to this Section for violations shall annually, at each audit of the board, be transferred to a separate contractor's educational trust fund to be used for educational purposes as determined by the board. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2190 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2190. Revocation or suspension; payment of costs of proceedings

RS 2190 - Revocation or suspension; payment of costs of proceedings A. Revocation of a license as a result of disciplinary action by the board may prohibit the reissuance of a license to such licensee for a period of up to one year from the date of revocation. The license of an applicant whose license has been revoked may be reissued by the board upon the submission of evidence by the applicant of satisfactory completion of the board-approved course work required for new applicants pursuant to R.S. 37:2186(B)(3). B. The board, as a probationary condition or as a condition of a revocation or suspension, may require a licensee to pay all costs of the board proceedings, including but not limited to investigators', stenographers', and attorney fees, and costs. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2191 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2191. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

RS 2191 - Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief A. In addition to or in lieu of the criminal penalties and administrative sanctions provided for in this Chapter, the board may issue an order to any person engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this Chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Chapter directing such person to cease and desist from such activity, conduct, or practice. Such order shall be issued in the name of the state under the official seal of the board. B. If the person 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 service of such order by certified mail, the board may seek a writ of injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue enjoining such person from engaging in the activity, conduct, or practice. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2192 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2192. Fees and other funds received

RS 2192 - Fees and other funds received All fees and fines received by the board under this Chapter shall be used solely to effectuate the provisions of this Chapter and Chapter 24 of this Title. Acts 2003, No. 880, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2201 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2201. Sovereign right to use of moisture

RS 2201 - Sovereign right to use of moisture  It is hereby declared that the state of Louisiana claims its sovereign right to the use for the best interest of its people of the moisture contained in the clouds and atmosphere within its state boundaries.  Added by Acts 1956, No. 350, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2202 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2202. Definitions

RS 2202 - Definitions (1) The term "weather modification", as used in this Chapter, means the changing or controlling by chemical, mechanical, or physical methods the occurrence of lightning or the precipitation of rain, hail, mist, sleet, or snow. (2) The term "commissioner", as used in this Chapter, means the commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Added by Acts 1956, No. 350, §§2, 3; Acts 2009, No. 24, §4, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2203 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2203. Necessity for license; application

RS 2203 - Necessity for license; application  Any person who engages in weather modification shall prior to engaging in such activity obtain a license from the commissioner in accordance with the procedure established by the commissioner. Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty-five dollars.  Added by Acts 1956, No. 350, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2204 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2204. Licenses; fees; expiration; revocation

RS 2204 - Licenses; fees; expiration; revocation  A license fee of one hundred dollars shall be paid by any person issued a weather modification license, in addition to the application fee provided in R.S. 37:2203. Each such license shall expire one year after the date such license is issued and shall be revocable at any time, by the commissioner, in accordance with such procedure as the commissioner may establish.  Added by Acts 1956, No. 350, §5.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2205 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2205. Disposition of fees

RS 2205 - Disposition of fees  The money collected from fees provided in R.S. 37:2203 and R.S. 37:2204 shall be deposited with the state treasurer to be credited to the general fund of the state of Louisiana.  Added by Acts 1956, No. 350, §6.