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LA Rev Stat § 37:599 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§599. Fees

RS 599 - Fees  A. The following fees shall be assessed by the board:  (1) For each examination given by the examination team to an applicant:  (a) Theory examination $25.00  (b) Practical examination $25.00  (c) Re-take of any examination $25.00  (2) For each initial certificate of registration and each annual renewal of such certificate:  (a) Cosmetologist - General  (i) Resident $25.00  (ii) Nonresident $50.00  (b) Esthetician  (i) Resident $25.00  (ii) Nonresident $50.00  (c) Manicurist  (i) Resident $25.00  (ii) Nonresident $50.00  (d) Teacher  (i) Resident $25.00  (ii) Nonresident $50.00  (e) Manager $25.00  (f) Beauty shop or salon and mobile salon  (i) Resident $30.00  (ii) Nonresident $65.00  (iii) Home care $30.00  (iv) Initial inspection fee for salon, mobile salon, or booth rental $25.00  (g) Booth rental permit $25.00  (h) Special permit $25.00  (i) Temporary permit $25.00  (3) If a registrant wishes to restore an expired certificate listed in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection within three years from the date of expiration, he shall be assessed a fee equal to twice the applicable fee for each year the certificate was expired, not to exceed three hundred dollars.  (4) Student registration including one "in-state" transfer  (a) Resident $10.00 upon entering the course  (b) Nonresident $10.00 upon entering the course  (5) Initial certificate of registration for a school  (a) Resident $315.00  (b) Nonresident $615.00  (6) Renewal of certificate of registration for a school  (a) Resident $165.00  (b) Nonresident $465.00  (c) Failure to timely renew $150.00  (7) If a registrant wishes to restore an expired certificate listed in Paragraph (5) of this Subsection within three years from the date of expiration, he shall be assessed a fee equal to twice the renewal fee for each year the certificate was expired in addition to the fee for failure to timely renew.  (8) Other school fees:  (a) Initial inspection $100.00  (b) Final inspection $300.00  (c) Change of ownership notice $50.00  (d) Change of address notice $100.00  (9) Miscellaneous fees:  (a) Official certification of records $15.00  (b) Duplicate license $25.00  (c) Copy of booth rental contract form $ 5.00  B. The board shall pay a per diem of one hundred dollars to each board member and each examination team member.  Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001; Acts 2004, No. 808, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 216, §1; Acts 2016, No. 611, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:601 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§601. Fines

RS 601 - Fines An inspector may issue a citation and collect a fine of twenty-five dollars per violation of any provision of this Chapter, up to a maximum of three hundred dollars per week, from any person, school, or facility, provided that the registrant waives his rights to a hearing in writing. Each day a violation exists shall be considered a separate violation. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:602 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§602. Investigation; notice and hearing

RS 602 - Investigation; notice and hearing Upon the filing of a written complaint with the board charging any registrant with violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, the executive director of the board shall fix a time and place for hearing and shall send a copy, by certified mail or hand delivery, of the charges together with a notice of the time and place for hearing to the individual at least twenty calendar days prior to the date set for the hearing. The notice shall be sent to the last known address of the individual, as it appears in the records of the board, or to the address of the facility where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:603 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§603. Subpoenas; witnesses; production of records

RS 603 - Subpoenas; witnesses; production of records A. The board may compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence or documentation that relates to any matter properly under investigation or in question before the board. B. Each witness who appears before the board pursuant to subpoena shall receive for his attendance the fees and mileage provided for witnesses in civil cases in the courts of this state. C. No subpoena shall be issued at the request of a party other than the board, unless the fees and mileage provided for in Subsection B of this Section are deposited with the board in advance. D. In case a person or entity refuses to obey a subpoena or subpoena duces tecum issued by the board, the board may apply to the district court within the jurisdiction where the inquiry is conducted or within the jurisdiction where such person is domiciled, resides, or transacts business, or the Nineteenth Judicial District Court to issue to such person or entity an order requiring him to appear before the board, its members, agent or agency, in order to produce evidence, if ordered, or to give testimony concerning the matter under investigation. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:604 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§604. Violations; penalties

RS 604 - Violations; penalties A. Upon proof of a violation of the provisions of this Chapter, the board may order the payment of up to two hundred dollars per violation, not to exceed a total of five thousand dollars. B. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation for the purposes of this Chapter. C. In addition to the disciplinary action or fine assessed by the board, the board may also assess all costs incurred in connection with the proceedings, including but not limited to the costs of an investigator, stenographer, and attorney. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:605 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§605. Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs

RS 605 - Injunction; penalty; attorney fees; costs A. The board may institute any action in a court of competent jurisdiction necessary to enforce compliance with any provision of this Chapter or with any regulation, subpoena, or order of the board made pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter, including a writ of injunction enjoining any person practicing or assisting in the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, or manicuring until such person obtains the necessary certificate of registration under the provisions of this Chapter. Any injunction issued pursuant to this Chapter shall not be subject to being released upon bond. B. In the suit for an injunction, the board may demand of the defendant a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars, as well as reasonable attorney fees and court costs. This judgment for penalty, attorney fees, and costs may be rendered in the same judgment as the injunction. C. Barbers or facilities licensed by the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners shall not be prohibited from performing any work authorized by Chapter 5 of this Title, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:606 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§606. Unlicensed persons; cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

RS 606 - Unlicensed persons; cease and desist orders; injunctive relief A. The board shall have jurisdiction over all uncertified and unpermitted persons and facilities relative to the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter. B. In addition to the administrative penalties provided for in this Chapter, the board acting through its executive director may issue an order to any person or facility engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting cosmetology directing such person or facility to cease and desist from such activity, conduct, or practice. C. If the person or entity to whom the board directs a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited activity, conduct, or practice within two days of receipt of such order by certified mail or hand delivery, the executive director 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. The injunction shall not be subject to being released upon bond. D. In the suit for an injunction, the board may demand of the defendant a penalty of not more than five thousand dollars, as well as reasonable attorney fees and court costs. The judgment for penalty, attorney fees, and costs may be rendered in the same judgment as the injunction. E. Barbers or facilities licensed by the Louisiana Board of Barber Examiners shall not be prohibited from performing any work authorized by Chapter 5 of this Title, or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:607 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§607. Review of board orders

RS 607 - Review of board orders A. Any person to whom the board has refused to issue a certificate of registration, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, or teaching, or any person whose registration, permit, or any other designation deemed necessary to engage in the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, manicuring, or teaching has been suspended, revoked, or has been refused to be renewed by the board, may appeal the decision and order of the board to the Nineteenth Judicial District Court. B. Absent agreement of counsel for all parties, no stay of enforcement of a decision issued by the board during pendency of an appeal pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be granted unless the district court finds that the applicant has established that the issuance of the stay does not do either of the following: (1) Threaten harm to persons for whom the applicant may render services. (2) Constitute a threat to the health and welfare of the citizens of the state. C. No stay shall be granted ex parte. The court shall schedule a hearing on the request for a stay order within ten days from filing of the request. The court shall render a decision within five days of the conclusion of the hearing. Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:611 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§611. Definitions

RS 611 - Definitions   As used in this Chapter:   (1) "Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.  (2) "Licensed podiatric physicians and surgeons" means one licensed and holding a certificate under this Chapter.  (3)(a)(i) "Podiatry" is that profession of the health sciences which deals with the prevention, examination, diagnosis, medical, surgical, and adjuvant treatment of the human foot. The "foot" is defined as that part of the human anatomy which consists of the tarsal bones, metatarsal bones, phalanges, and all supportive and/or connective tissue immediately adjacent thereto not to extend past the proximal end of the talus. Surgical treatment by podiatric physicians involving use of general or spinal anesthesia is prohibited unless such treatment is performed in a facility accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Hospitals or the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care. In the event that a facility has applied for accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Hospitals or the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, such treatment may be performed in such facility but shall cease if the accrediting procedure exceeds two years or accreditation is not granted. Podiatry does not include the administration of general or spinal anesthetics by a podiatrist but does include the use of local anesthetics.  (ii) Podiatry may also include treatment of the ankle, muscles, or tendons of the lower leg governing the functions of the foot and ankle by a podiatrist who has completed advanced training determined to be sufficient by the board at a program accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association acceptable by the board. Implementation of the provisions of this Subparagraph shall be made pursuant to rules promulgated by the board which are predicated on the education or level of training, or both, of an applicant.  (b) In any podiatric surgery requiring general or spinal anesthesia, the anesthetic shall be administered by a physician anesthesiologist or by a certified registered nurse anesthetist under the direction and supervision of a physician anesthesiologist who is proximately present in the operating suite. In any podiatric surgery requiring a spinal anesthetic, epidural anesthetic, or regional nerve block, the anesthetic or nerve block shall be administered by a physician anesthesiologist.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1; Amended by Acts 1975, No. 660, §1; Acts 1985, No. 800, §1; Acts 2007, No. 204, §1, eff. June 27, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 37:612 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§612. License required, examining board

RS 612 - License required, examining board  No one shall practice the branch of medicine known as podiatry nor advertise or hold out as a podiatrist unless duly licensed to do so by the board after examination conducted by the board or a committee thereof.  When acting as a board of examiners of applicants for licenses to practice podiatry in this state, the board or the committee thereof, may appoint two members of the Louisiana State Podiatrists' Association to constitute and form part of this examining board under rules and regulations adopted by the board.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:613 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§613. Qualifications of applicants

RS 613 - Qualifications of applicants A. Any person who wishes a license to practice podiatry must: (1) Be at least twenty-one years of age. (2) Be a citizen of the United States. (3) Be of good moral character. (4) Present to the board a diploma or certificate of graduation from a school or college of podiatry approved by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. (5) Complete a minimum of one year in a post graduation training program accredited by the Council of Podiatric Medical Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association and approved by the board. (6) Pass an examination from the board that shall be written, oral, or clinical or any combination thereof as determined by the board. B. The examination given by the board shall be based upon subjects taught in an approved college of podiatry. Acts 1970, No. 585, §1; Acts 2001, No. 195, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:614 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§614. Reexamination

RS 614 - Reexamination  An applicant who fails to pass the examination satisfactory to the board and is, therefore, refused a license is entitled within one year after the refusal, to a reexamination at a meeting the board called for the examination of applicants upon the payment of an additional examination fee.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:615 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§615. Designation of licensee

RS 615 - Designation of licensee  Any person who has obtained a license certificate may use the title of "Doctor" or "Dr." as a prefix to his name provided he uses the term "Podiatrist," or its equivalent, as a suffix to his name or in connection with it.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:616 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§616. Issuance of certificate

RS 616 - Issuance of certificate If the requirements of R.S. 37:613 or 617 are met to the satisfaction of the board, the board shall issue to the applicant a certificate to practice podiatry. A certificate issued by the board shall reflect an applicant's practice prerogatives based upon the applicant's education or level of training, or both. Acts 1970, No. 585, §1. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 421, §1; Acts 2007, No. 204, §1, eff. June 27, 2007.
LA Rev Stat § 37:617 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§617. Other state certificates of examination

RS 617 - Other state certificates of examination  Upon oral examination the board may waive further examinations in favor of any applicant who presents to the board a satisfactory certificate of examination from a board of podiatry examiners of another state of the United States or the National Board of Podiatry Examiners, if the board finds that the certificate of examination from a board of podiatry examiners from another state was issued on the equivalent of the requirements for the issuance of a license to practice podiatry in Louisiana.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:618 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§618. Temporary permits

RS 618 - Temporary permits  One member of the board may grant a permit to any applicant after a satisfactory examination and shall report this immediately to the secretary-treasurer. This temporary permit shall not continue in force longer than until the next regular meeting of the board and shall not be granted in violation of any rule of the board.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:619 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§619. Record of certificate

RS 619 - Record of certificate  Every person issued a certificate under this Part and before he begins practicing shall have his certificate recorded with the clerk of court in the parishes in which he intends to practice. The clerk of court shall make this recordation in a book to be kept for that purpose only and shall also certify to the recordation by an endorsement of the certificate.  Upon notification of the board of the suspension or revocation of a certificate, the clerk of court where the certificate was recorded shall cancel such recordation.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:620 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§620. Compensation and expenses of members of board or committee

RS 620 - Compensation and expenses of members of board or committee  The podiatrists appointed shall receive ten dollars per day during their session and also their hotel and traveling expenses if traveled by the most direct route to and from their respective places of residence. These expenses shall be paid out of the treasury of this board upon the certificates of the president and secretary-treasurer.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:621 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§621. Renewals

RS 621 - Renewals  Every certificate issued under this Part shall be renewed annually on or before January 1st, upon payment of the renewal fee prescribed in R.S. 37:622.  Any certificate not renewed may be suspended by unanimous vote of the board. The suspension is subject to review by the courts.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:622 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§622. Fees

RS 622 - Fees  The board shall, by rule, establish a reasonable fee schedule for the issuance or renewal of any license or permit, for administration of examinations for licensure, or for any other administrative function provided for in this Chapter. Such fee schedule may be modified from time to time as deemed necessary by the board. The fees shall be established and payable by rule adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  Acts 1990, No. 454, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:623 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§623. Proof of license

RS 623 - Proof of license  The board shall maintain a record book wherein the names of all persons who are licensed to practice podiatry by the board shall be inscribed. If an applicant successfully passes the examination provided for in this Part, he shall receive from the board under its seal a certificate entitling him to practice podiatry in this state. This certificate or a renewal thereof, shall be the only evidence of the right of a person to practice podiatry.  A copy of the certificate certified by the secretary of the board shall be received as evidence in all the courts in this state.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:625 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§625. Injunctions

RS 625 - Injunctions  The board, through its president may, on motion in any court of competent jurisdiction, take a rule on any person who practices podiatry in violation of any provision of this Chapter to show cause in not less than two nor more than ten days, exclusive of holidays, after service thereof why he should not be ordered to cease from the further practice of podiatry. This rule may be tried out of term and in chambers; if the rule is made absolute, the order rendered shall be a judgment in favor of the board prohibiting the person from the further practice of podiatry in violation of the provisions of this Chapter, and each violation of the injunction shall be considered as a contempt of court and punished accordingly.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:626 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§626. Persons exempt

RS 626 - Persons exempt  This Chapter does not apply to:  (1) Commissioned medical or surgical officers of the United States Army, Navy, or United States Public Health Service Hospital when in the actual performance of their official duties;  (2) Physicians duly registered under the state medical laws.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:627 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§627. Penalties

RS 627 - Penalties  Whoever violates any provisions of this Chapter shall, for each offense be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than ninety days or both.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:628 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§628. Conflict

RS 628 - Conflict  In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Chapter and Revised Statutes 37:1261 et seq., the provisions of R.S. 37:1261 et seq. shall govern.  Acts 1970, No. 585, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:681 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§681. General provisions

RS 681 - General provisions In order to safeguard life, health, and property and to promote the public welfare, any individual in either public or private capacity, or foreign or domestic firm, practicing or offering to practice professional engineering or professional land surveying, shall be required to submit evidence that he is qualified to so practice and shall be licensed as hereinafter provided. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice or to offer to practice in this state engineering or land surveying, as defined in this Chapter, or to use in connection with his name or otherwise assume, use, or advertise any title or description tending to convey the impression that he is a professional engineer or a professional land surveyor, unless such person has been duly licensed under the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1980, No. 568, §1; Acts 1999, No. 396, §1; Acts 2003, No. 279, §5.