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LA Rev Stat § 40:1547 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1547. Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program Film Library Fund; creation

RS 1547 - Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program Film Library Fund; creation A. The Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program located at Baton Rouge is hereby authorized to create a Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program Film Library Fund for the establishment of a film library. B. Out of the funds remaining in the Bond Security and Redemption Fund after a sufficient amount is allocated to pay all obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state which become due and payable within a fiscal year, the treasurer in each fiscal year, shall pay into a special fund, which is hereby created in the state treasury and designated as the Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program Film Library Fund, the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars to be appropriated by the legislature. The sum herein appropriated shall be in addition to any other appropriations made to the Louisiana State University Firemen Training Program. C. The Film Library herein created shall provide training films, public education fire service films, and fire prevention films to be used by the volunteer fire departments, paid fire departments, and industrial fire brigades of the state of Louisiana. The library shall be operated by and under the jurisdiction of the Firemen Training Program of Louisiana State University located at Baton Rouge. Added by Acts 1981, No. 941, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1551 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1551. Creation; authority of parish governing authorities; purpose

RS 1551 - Creation; authority of parish governing authorities; purpose A. The governing authority of any parish or the governing authorities of any group of parishes are hereby authorized and empowered, upon their own initiative, to form and create a fire and emergency training services district as a political subdivision of the state. B. The purpose of a fire and emergency training services district, hereinafter sometimes referred to as "district" and the governing bodies created pursuant to this Chapter shall be to maintain and operate a well-equipped educational and training institution or facility to teach and train fire fighting and emergency services personnel. The production of well-qualified personnel will serve only to enhance the state's fire protection and emergency services provision efforts, which in turn shall benefit all of the citizens of this state. C. In providing training for the fire service, the district shall coordinate such efforts with the Louisiana State University Fire and Emergency Training Institute, through the office of Academic Affairs, to prevent duplication of efforts and duplication of cost, and to insure standardization in accordance with R.S. 40:1541 et seq. In addition, all aspects of the training, including but not limited to personnel, participants, programs, and courses, shall be certified by and through the Fire and Emergency Training Institute at Louisiana State University. Acts 2001, No. 188, §1, eff. May 31, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1552 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1552. Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies; removal; officers; meetings

RS 1552 - Board of commissioners; membership; qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies; removal; officers; meetings A. A fire and emergency training services district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall be governed by a board of commissioners composed of qualified voters of the district, all to be appointed by the parish governing authority or parish governing authorities, in the instance of a multiparish district. The board shall be comprised of such number as determined by the parish governing authority or governing authorities but shall not be less than five. The appointing authorities shall determine the terms the board members shall serve. B. Any vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment. Any commissioner may be removed from office for cause and his appointment rescinded by a two-thirds vote of the elected membership of the appointing parish governing authority. C. The first meeting of the board of commissioners shall be within sixty days of the date of the appointment of all the members. At that time, a chairman and vice chairman of the board shall be elected, and a director of the district shall be appointed. Thereafter, the board of commissioners shall hold a minimum of three meetings annually. The parish governing authority or governing authorities or the chairman of the board of commissioners may call additional meetings of the board. Acts 2001, No. 188, §1, eff. May 31, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1553 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1553. Corporate status of district; authority of board

RS 1553 - Corporate status of district; authority of board A. A fire and emergency training services district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a body corporate in law with all the power and right to incur debts and contract obligations, to sue and be sued, and to do and perform any and all acts in its corporate capacity and its corporate name necessary and proper for the carrying out of the purposes for which the district was created. Any obligation, debt, or liability incurred by the district shall not constitute or create an obligation, either general or special, debt, or liability of the parish or parishes or the state of Louisiana within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provision whatsoever. B. The district shall be domiciled as designated by the parish governing authority or authorities and the board of commissioners of the district shall have the following authority: (1) To operate and maintain a well-equipped, state-of-the-art fire fighting and emergency services training center. (2) To represent the public interest in providing fire fighting and emergency training services in the district. (3) To make, alter, amend, and promulgate rules and regulations governing the conduct of the district. (4) To conduct hearings and pass on complaints by or against any officer or employee of the district. (5) To review and modify or to set aside any action of the officers or employees of the district as the board determines to be desirable or necessary in the public interest. (6) To appoint a director and staff of the district, as further provided in R.S. 40:1554. (7) To appoint the standing and special committees which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. (8) To establish charges or rates of pay for the use of facilities provided by the district. (9) To designate a bank to act as agent for depositing funds. (10) To designate rules and regulations for safekeeping of the funds acquired, collected, or loaned by or to the district and to provide for regular audits of the accounts of the district. (11) To purchase, construct, or improve educational and training facilities and other educational- and training-related facilities. (12) To acquire necessary or desirable equipment and furnishings therefor, including but not limited to technology and computer equipment and software. (13) To repair, maintain, and rehabilitate existing educational or training facilities. (14) To acquire or improve lands for building sites. (15) To perform such other duties as are required and authorized by law. C. All lands, buildings, and facilities acquired either by donation, purchase, exchange, or otherwise shall be owned, in full, by the district. Acts 2001, No. 188, §1, eff. May 31, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1554 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1554. Director; staff

RS 1554 - Director; staff A. The board of commissioners shall appoint a director of the district. The director shall serve as secretary-treasurer of the board. The director shall assume full responsibilities as director of the district, shall receive a salary fixed by the board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board. B. The board shall appoint such staff as is necessary to assist the director in the operation of the district. Acts 2001, No. 188, §1, eff. May 31, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1555 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1555. Federal, state, and private aid and grants

RS 1555 - Federal, state, and private aid and grants A district created pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall have full power to do such things and enter into such contracts and agreements with the federal government, the state, or other public or private sources as may be necessary to procure aid and grants to assist the district in carrying out the purpose for which it was created. Acts 2001, No. 188, §1, eff. May 31, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.1. Purpose

RS 1558.1 - Purpose A. The legislature finds and declares that volunteer fire departments make up the vast majority of fire departments in the state, and the number of volunteers is declining. Participation in volunteer fire departments is vital to public safety; therefore, it is crucial to the future of emergency services in this state to encourage participation in volunteer fire departments. B. It is the purpose of this Part to provide for the creation of the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund, wherein the state may financially reimburse eligible students who volunteer with volunteer fire departments. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.2. Definitions

RS 1558.2 - Definitions As used in this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) "Board" means the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board. (2) "Combination fire department" means a department whose personnel is composed of both volunteer and professional firefighters. (3) "Recipient" means a person who has met the eligibility requirements and is awarded tuition reimbursement from the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.3. Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund

RS 1558.3 - Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund A. There is hereby established a special fund in the state treasury to be known as the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund, hereinafter referred to as the "fund", which shall consist of monies appropriated annually by the legislature for the purpose set forth in this Part to the extent that state general funds are available; federal funds; public or private donations, gifts, or grants from individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, or other business entities which may be made to the fund; and any other monies that may be provided by law. B.(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, after compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, and after a sufficient amount is allocated from the Bond Security and Redemption Fund to pay all of the obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state that become due and payable within any fiscal year, the treasurer shall pay into the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund an amount equal to the amount provided for in Subsection A of this Section. (2) Monies appropriated from the fund shall be used solely as provided by Subsection C of this Section and only in the amounts appropriated by the legislature. All unexpended and unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund. The monies in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund, and interest earned on the investment of these monies shall be credited to the fund following compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund. C. Subject to annual appropriation by the legislature, the monies in the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Fund shall be used solely for providing tuition reimbursement to eligible volunteer firefighters attending a state funded public college, university, or vocational or technical school. D. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, no monies from the state general fund (direct) shall be deposited or appropriated to the fund unless and until two-thirds of the elected members of each house of the legislature consent to such deposit or appropriation. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.4. Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board; creation; membership

RS 1558.4 - Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board; creation; membership A. There is hereby created the Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety. B. The Volunteer Firefighters' Tuition Reimbursement Board shall be composed of seven members as follows: (1) The state fire marshal or his designee. (2) The president of the Senate or his designee. (3) The speaker of the House of Representatives or his designee. (4) One member appointed by the governor. (5) One member appointed by the Louisiana State Firemen's Association. (6) Two members appointed by the Louisiana Fire Chiefs Association, one of whom shall be the chief of a predominantly volunteer fire department. C. Each board member shall serve without compensation. D. The board shall adopt rules and regulations providing for the governance of the board, including but not limited to the following: (1) Procedures for the election of board officers and terms of office. (2) Methods and grounds for removal of board members, which shall include but not be limited to conviction of a felony and failure to meet attendance rules. (3) Procedures for filling vacancies created by removal, resignation, or death of any member prior to the end of the member's term, which shall follow those used for the initial appointment of members to the board. E. Four members shall constitute a quorum and shall be required to conduct the business of the board. A majority vote of the members constituting a quorum shall be necessary for any action taken by the board. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.5. Powers and duties of the board

RS 1558.5 - Powers and duties of the board A. The board shall: (1) Create an application and develop application procedures. (2) Determine which applications meet the eligibility requirements provided for in R.S. 40:1558.6 and any rules or regulations promulgated by the board. (3) Disburse to recipients an amount equal to the tuition charged by the state funded college, university, or vocational or technical school selected by the recipient. (4) Require the fire chiefs of recipients to file voluntary status affidavits with the board for each semester for each recipient. (5) Require recipients to file education progress reports with the board after each semester. B. The board shall determine recipients based on eligible applicants in the order in which the applications were received by the board. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.6. Eligibility of applicants

RS 1558.6 - Eligibility of applicants A. Eligible applicants shall have met, at a minimum, the following requirements: (1) Resided in the state for at least one year prior to application. (2) Completed a two-year associate degree program or completed two years of a four-year degree program at a public college or university or completed one year at a public vocational or technical school. (3) Volunteered for a minimum of two years with a volunteer or combination fire department prior to application and, at the time of application, is serving as a volunteer firefighter. B. A recipient shall be disqualified from receiving tuition reimbursement from the fund if the board determines either of the following: (1) That the recipient has failed to maintain good standing with the attending college, university, or vocational or technical school. (2) That the recipient has discontinued service as a volunteer firefighter. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1558.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1558.7. Rules and regulations

RS 1558.7 - Rules and regulations The board shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 2013, No. 310, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1561 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1561. Recognition; appointment; term; compensation; qualifications

RS 1561 - Recognition; appointment; term; compensation; qualifications A. There shall be a fire marshal of the state of Louisiana who shall be appointed by the governor for a term coextensive with his own. The state fire marshal shall have the following qualifications: (1) have a college degree or have at least ten years experience in the fire service with five of such years as a district chief or higher position or chief of a fire prevention bureau or equivalent experience; (2) have at least two years experience in management and personnel supervision; (3) have been continuously engaged in the fire protection field for at least five years; and (4) has demonstrated through his past endeavors his ability to perform the functions assigned to his office. B. The office of fire marshal of the State of Louisiana shall be subject to and regulated by the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 39 and particularly with respect to the requirements of budgetary control and central purchasing. C. The state fire marshal shall receive a minimum annual salary of seventeen thousand five hundred dollars. The qualifications set forth in this section shall take effect as of the day beginning the next gubernatorial term. Amended by Acts 1956, No. 94, §1; Acts 1965, No. 53, §1; Acts 1967, No. 86, §1; Acts 1968, No. 479, §1; Acts 1970, No. 419, §1; Acts 1974, No. 222, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1562 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1562. Assistants and deputies

RS 1562 - Assistants and deputies A. The fire marshal may appoint a first assistant at a salary that he deems reasonable. The first assistant shall have the same qualifications as are required of the state fire marshal. B. The fire marshal may also appoint such deputies, counsel, and other officers and employees as he thinks necessary for the proper performance of the duties imposed upon him by the provisions of this part. In these appointments, the fire marshal shall use the funds necessary for such purpose and available to him from the fire marshal fund in the state treasury and from appropriations made by the legislature. Amended by Acts 1956, No. 94, §1; Acts 1970, No. 419, §1; Acts 1974, No. 230, §1; Acts 1981, No. 655, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1562.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1562.1. Organization of fire marshal's office

RS 1562.1 - Organization of fire marshal's office The fire marshal's office shall be organized into the following sections: A. Administrative B. Engineering C. Inspection D. Investigation Added by Acts 1974, No. 231, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1563.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1563.2. Inspection of family day care homes; inspection fees

RS 1563.2 - Inspection of family day care homes; inspection fees A. The state fire marshal or his designee shall inspect family child day care homes in which there are fewer than seven children receiving care, whether certified by the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Education. B.(1) Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 558, §2. (2) The state fire marshal shall collect a fee, for all required inspections, of thirty dollars per inspection. The state fire marshal shall not collect any other fees for the inspections and all fees collected shall be used to employ personnel to perform the inspections. (3) All inspections shall be conducted on an annual basis. (4) The inspections shall assure that the family child day care home meets the minimum requirements set forth by the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of Education. C.(1) All fees collected by the office of state fire marshal for these inspections shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury. (2), (3) Repealed by Acts 1992, No. 984, §18. Acts 1986, No. 616, §1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1992, No. 984, §18; Acts 1997, No. 1187, §2; Acts 1999, No. 558, §§1 and 2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1563.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1563.3. Restriction on the use of the titles "fire marshal" and "deputy fire marshal"

RS 1563.3 - Restriction on the use of the titles "fire marshal" and "deputy fire marshal" No employee of any department, division, or agency of the state or any municipality, parish, or other political subdivision of the state except employees of the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, shall use or allow to be used the title of "fire marshal" or "deputy fire marshal". Acts 1989, No. 181, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1187, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1563.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1563.4. Imposition of civil penalties by the state fire marshal for violations

RS 1563.4 - Imposition of civil penalties by the state fire marshal for violations A. The state fire marshal, in addition to any other provision of law providing penalties for violations, may impose a civil fine of up to one thousand dollars, for violation of any statute, rule promulgated through the Administrative Procedure Act, regulation, or code for which he is responsible for enforcing or any lawful order issued by him in writing and only after deadlines imposed in the order have expired. Where applicable, each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation. The state fire marshal shall, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate a schedule of fines to be applicable to each area of enforcement responsibility. B. All such penalties imposed may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. C. All monies collected pursuant to a fine imposed under this Section shall be made payable to the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety and shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury. Acts 1991, No. 956, §1; Acts 1997, No. 789, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1563.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1563.5. Inspection fees

RS 1563.5 - Inspection fees The state fire marshal may charge inspection fees pursuant to R.S. 23:537 and 541 and R.S. 51:911.22, 911.28, 911.32, and 911.44. Acts 1993, No. 687, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1564 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1564. Cost of performing functions

RS 1564 - Cost of performing functions The cost of performing the functions assigned to the fire marshal under the provisions of this part shall be borne by the fire marshal fund in the state treasury, created by R.S. 22:835 and with other such funds as may be appropriated by the legislature for such purposes. Amended by Acts 1968, No. 418, §1; Acts 1974, No. 234, §1; Acts 2008, No. 415, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.