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LA Rev Stat § 37:2835 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2835. Creation of the board, membership, term

RS 2835 - Creation of the board, membership, term A.(1) The Louisiana State Polygraph Board is hereby established within the office of the governor and shall consist of five members who shall be citizens of the United States and residents of the state for at least two years prior to appointment, all of whom shall be actively engaged as certified polygraphists. No two board members may be employed or affiliated with the same agency. At least one member shall be a qualified polygraphist of a governmental law enforcement agency. (2)(a) The members shall be appointed by the governor of the state of Louisiana to serve at his pleasure. (b) Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. (c) Any vacancy occurring on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made. B. The board shall have the authority to fix the number of its employees, and such employees shall be employed without regard to the merit system. The board shall also have the authority to fix travel and expense allowances for the members of the board. The employees of the board shall not be covered under the State Employee's Retirement System. C. The board shall elect one member of the board to serve as chairman. The board shall elect a vice chairman and a secretary from among its members. The board shall specify dates at three-month intervals on which examinations for polygraphists' certificates will be held. A copy of those dates shall be delivered to the secretary. D. The vote of a majority of the board members shall be sufficient for the transaction of any business or the passage or defeat of any proposal which comes before the board. Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1. Acts 1984, No. 765, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1989, No. 835, §1; Acts 2001, No. 8, §12, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2836 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2836. Administration and expenses

RS 2836 - Administration and expenses  A. The board shall issue regulations consistent with the provisions of this Chapter for the administration and enforcement of this Chapter and shall prescribe forms which shall be issued in connection therewith.  B. An order, or a certified copy thereof, over the board seal and purporting to be signed by the board members, shall be prima facie proof that the signatures are the genuine signatures of the board members, and that the board members are fully qualified to act with respect to such orders.  C. All fees collected under the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid to the board, and the board may use such fees so collected to pay all expenses of the board including salary of employees, travel allowances, and other necessary expenses. The board shall have the authority to deposit its funds in any bank of its choosing and shall not be accountable to any other agency for expenditures thereof.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2837 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2837. Unauthorized practice

RS 2837 - Unauthorized practice  A. It shall be unlawful for any person, including an employee of any municipality, any parish, or the state, to administer a polygraph or other examination utilizing polygraph instrumentation for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying the truth of statements, to attempt to hold himself out as a polygraphist, or to refer to himself by any other title which would indicate or which is intended to indicate to members of the public that he is qualified to apply polygraph instrumentation to detect deception or to verify the truth of statements in the state of Louisiana, without first being certified as a polygraphist by the board as provided herein.  B. It shall, however, be lawful for students attending a polygraph school, approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and the American Polygraph Association, to conduct noncompensatory, live examinations during the final week of said school under the direct supervision of a Louisiana certified polygraphist.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1; Acts 1985, No. 78, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2838 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2838. Polygraphist's certification qualifications

RS 2838 - Polygraphist's certification qualifications  A person shall be qualified to receive a certificate as a polygraphist, upon satisfying the following:  (1) Has not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.  (2) Is a high school graduate.  (3) Is a graduate of a polygraph course of not less than two hundred and seventy hours requiring not less than six weeks duration, and has satisfactorily completed not less than six months of internship training.  (4) Has passed an examination conducted by the board, or under its supervision, to determine his competency and integrity to obtain a certificate to practice as a certified polygraphist.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1; Acts 1985, No. 78, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2839 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2839. Acquisition of certificate by present polygraphists

RS 2839 - Acquisition of certificate by present polygraphists  On the effective date of this Section any person who is actually engaged in this state in the occupation, business, or profession of polygraphy and who was so engaged preceding the date of this Section, and who is using for that purpose the minimum instrumentation required by R.S. 37:2834, shall be issued a polygraphist's certificate which shall be effective no longer than December 31st, 1985 upon application within ninety days after the effective date of this Section and payment of the required certificate fee. The board may, however, require such applicant to submit satisfactory proof that he has been so engaged prior to the effective date of this Section. Any person applying for certification under this Section shall satisfy the requirement of R.S. 37:2838(1).  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1. Acts 1985, No. 78, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2840 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2840. Application for original certificate

RS 2840 - Application for original certificate  Applications for original certificate shall be made to the secretary of the board in writing under oath on forms prescribed by the board and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. Any such applicant shall provide such information which, in the judgment of the board, will enable it to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a certificate.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2841 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2841. Out-of-state polygraphist applicants

RS 2841 - Out-of-state polygraphist applicants A. Each out-of-state polygraphist applicant for an original certificate or renewal certificate shall file with the board an irrevocable consent that actions against said applicant may be filed in any appropriate court of any parish or municipality of the state in which some part of the transaction occurred out of which the alleged cause of action arose and that process on any such action may be served on the applicant by leaving two copies with the secretary. Such consent shall stipulate and agree that such service or process shall be taken and held to be valid and binding for all purposes. The secretary of the board shall send forthwith one copy of the process to the applicant at the address shown on the records of the board by registered mail. B. Out-of-state polygraphist applicants shall satisfy the requirements of R.S. 37:2838. Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1; Acts 2001, No. 647, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2842 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2842. Applicant with out-of-state polygraphist license; reciprocity

RS 2842 - Applicant with out-of-state polygraphist license; reciprocity An applicant who is a polygraphist licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States may be issued a certificate without examination by the board, in its discretion, upon payment of a fee which shall not be less than fifty dollars but no greater than one hundred dollars as set forth by the board, or a fee not to exceed the licensing or certification fee charged by the state or territory in which the out-of-state polygraphist applicant is licensed or certified, whichever is greater, and the production of satisfactory proof that: (a) The requirements for the licensing of a polygraphist in such particular state or territory of the United States were at the date of the applicant's licensing therein substantially equivalent to the requirements for certification now in force in this state; (b) The applicant had lawfully engaged in the administration of polygraph examinations under the laws of such state or territory for at least two years prior to this application for certification hereunder; (c) Such other state or territory grants similar reciprocity to certificate holders of this state; and (d) He has complied with Section 2841 of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1; Acts 2001, No. 647, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2843 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2843. Internship certificate

RS 2843 - Internship certificate  A. Upon approval by the board, the secretary shall issue an internship certificate to a trainee provided he applies for such a certificate and pays the required fee within ten days prior to the commencement of his internship. The application shall contain such information as may be required by the board.  B. An internship certificate shall be valid for the term of twelve months from the date of issue. Such certificate may be extended or renewed for any term not to exceed six months upon demonstrating good cause to the board.  C. A trainee shall not be entitled to hold an internship after the expiration of the original twelve-month period and six-month extension, if such extension is granted by the board, until twelve months have elapsed from the date of expiration of the last internship certificate held by the trainee.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2844 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2844. Examination and certification fee

RS 2844 - Examination and certification fee (a) The fee to be paid by an applicant for an examination to determine his fitness to receive a polygraphist's certificate is twenty-five dollars, which is not to be credited as payment against the certificate. (b) The fee to be paid for an original polygraphist's certificate is a minimum fee of fifty dollars, or a fee not to exceed one hundred dollars as set forth by the board. (c) The fee to be paid for an internship certificate is fifty dollars. (d) The fee to be paid for the issuance of a duplicate polygraphist's certificate is ten dollars. (e) The fee to be paid for a polygraphist's renewal certificate is a minimum fee of twenty-five dollars, or a fee not to exceed fifty dollars, as set forth by the board. (f) The fee to be paid for the extension or renewal of an internship certificate is a minimum fee of twenty-five dollars, or a fee not to exceed fifty dollars, as set forth by the board. (g) The fee to be paid for a duplicate internship certificate is ten dollars. (h) The fee to be paid for an original polygraphist's certificate by an out-of-state polygraphist shall not be less than fifty dollars but no greater than one hundred dollars, as set forth by the board, or an amount not to exceed the licensing or certification fee charged by the state or territory in which the out-of-state polygraphist is licensed or certified, whichever is greater. (i) The fee to be paid for a polygraphist's renewal certificate by an out-of-state polygraphist shall not be less than twenty-five dollars but no greater than fifty dollars, as set forth by the board, or an amount not to exceed the renewal fee charged by the state or territory in which the out-of-state polygraphist is licensed or certified, whichever is greater. (j) The fees required by this Chapter may be paid by the government agency employing the polygraphist. Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1; Acts 2001, No. 647, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2845 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2845. Display of certificate and signature thereon

RS 2845 - Display of certificate and signature thereon  A certificate or duplicate certificate shall be prominently displayed at the place of business of the polygraphist or at the place of internship. Each certificate shall be signed by the board members and shall be issued under the seal of the board.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2846 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2846. Change of business address

RS 2846 - Change of business address  Notice in writing shall be given to the secretary by the certified polygraphist of any change of principal business location within thirty days of the time he changes the location. A change of business location without such notification to the secretary shall automatically suspend the certificate theretofore issued.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2847 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2847. Termination and renewal of polygraphist's certificate

RS 2847 - Termination and renewal of polygraphist's certificate  Each polygraphist's certificate shall be issued for the term ending December 31, and shall, unless suspended or revoked, be renewed annually as prescribed by the board. A polygraphist whose certificate has expired may at any time within six months after the expiration thereof obtain a renewal certificate without examination by making a renewal application therefor and satisfying Section 2838(a). Any polygraphist whose certificate expired while he was in the federal service, on active duty with the armed forces of the United States or the national guard called into service or training, or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his certificate renewed without examination if within six months after termination of such service, training, or education except under conditions other than honorable, he furnishes the board with an affidavit verifying that he has been so engaged, and that his service, training, or education has been so terminated. Section 2838(a) of this Chapter must also be satisfied.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2848 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2848. Refusal, suspension, revocation; grounds

RS 2848 - Refusal, suspension, revocation; grounds  The board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke a certificate on any one or more of the following grounds:  (a) Failure to inform the person to be examined as to the nature of the examination. (b) Failure to inform the person to be examined that his participation in the examination is voluntary, and that the refusal to submit to a polygraph shall not be an inference of guilt, nor shall it be cause or justification for termination of employment within the meaning of any law relating to unemployment compensation. (c) Material misstatement in the application for original certificate or in the application for any renewal certificate under this Chapter. (d) Willful disregard or violation of this Chapter or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto, including, but not limited to, willfully making a false report concerning an examination for polygraph examination purposes. (e) If the holder of any certificate has been adjudged guilty of the commission of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. (f) Willful misrepresentation or false promises, or causing to be printed any false or misleading advertisement for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining business or trainees. (g) Demonstration of unworthiness or incompetency to act as a polygraphist as defined by this Chapter. (h) Allowing one's certificate under this Chapter to be used by any uncertified person in violation of the provisions of this Chapter. (i) Willfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this Chapter or any regulations or rule issued pursuant thereto. (j) Failure to provide within thirty calendar days information requested by the secretary as the result of a formal complaint to the board which would indicate a violation of this Chapter. (k) Failure to maintain a complete file of all records pertaining to the individuals administered polygraph examinations, this includes all polygraph charts, all questions asked during the examination, along with the person's responses to all questions. These records must be kept for at least a one year period from the date of the original examination. Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2849 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2849. Violation by one polygraphist or trainee not to affect employer

RS 2849 - Violation by one polygraphist or trainee not to affect employer  Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter on the part of any polygraphist or trainee shall not be cause for the revocation of the certificate of any other polygraphist by whom the offending polygraphist or trainee may have been employed, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the board that the polygraphist employer has willfully or negligently aided or abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraphist or trainee.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2850 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2850. Board hearing

RS 2850 - Board hearing  A. When there is cause to refuse an application or to suspend or revoke the certificate of any polygraphist, the board shall, not less than thirty days before refusal, suspension, or revocation action is taken, notify such person in writing, in person, or by registered mail at the last address supplied to the board by such person, of such impending refusal, suspension, or revocation, the reasons therefor, and of his right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the refusal, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the board. If, within twenty days after the personal service of such notice or such notice has been deposited in the United States mail, such person has not made a written request to the board for such administrative hearing, the board is authorized to suspend or revoke the polygraphist's certificate of such person without a hearing. Upon receipt by the board of written request of such person within the twenty-day period as set out above, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable. In no case shall the hearing be held less than ten days after written notification of such hearing shall have been given the person by personal service or by registered mail, sent to the last address supplied to the board by the applicant or certificate holder. Written notification shall include a copy of all charges brought against such applicant or certificate holder. The administrative hearing in such cases shall be before the board.  B. The board shall conduct the administrative hearings and is authorized to administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers, documents, etc. However, this shall not apply if an on-going investigation is being conducted by a governmental agency, until such investigation has been completed so that the subpoena of the documents will not jeopardize the case. On the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, the board shall take whatever action it deems necessary in refusing the application or suspending or revoking the license.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2851 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2851. Judicial review

RS 2851 - Judicial review  Any person dissatisfied with the action of the board in refusing his application, or suspending or revoking his certificate, or any other action of the board, may appeal the action of the board by filing a petition within thirty days thereafter in the district court in the parish where the person resides or in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court, and such court is vested with jurisdiction, and it shall be the duty of the court to set the matter for hearing upon ten-days written notice to the board and the attorney representing the board. The court in which the petition of appeal is filed shall determine whether or not a cancellation or suspension of a certificate shall be abated until the hearing shall have been consummated with final judgment thereon, or whether any other action of the board should be suspended pending hearing. Upon determination, the court shall then enter its order accordingly, such order being operative when served upon the board. The court shall also provide the attorney representing the board with a copy of the petition and order. The board shall be represented in such appeals by the district attorney of the parish or the attorney general, or any of their respective assistants. The board shall initially determine all facts, but the court upon appeal shall set aside the determination of the board if the board's determination:  (1) Is not based upon substantial evidence upon the entire record;  (2) Is arbitrary or capricious;  (3) Is in violation of statutory requirements; or  (4) Was made without affording to the licensee or the applicant due process of law.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2852 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2852. Surrender of certificate

RS 2852 - Surrender of certificate  Upon the revocation or suspension of any certificate, the certificate holder shall surrender the certificate or certificates to the secretary within thirty calendar days. Failure of a certificate holder to surrender such certificate or certificates shall be a violation of this Chapter and, upon conviction, he shall be subject to the penalties hereinafter set forth. At any time after the suspension or revocation of any certificate, the secretary shall restore the certificate to the former certificate holder, upon written recommendations of the board.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2853 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2853. Penalties

RS 2853 - Penalties  Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, or any person who falsely states or represents that he has been or is a certified polygraphist or trainee shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the offender shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or be imprisoned in the parish jail for a term of not to exceed six months, or both.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2854 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2854. Exceptions

RS 2854 - Exceptions  If any provision or item of this Chapter or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of this Chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Chapter are hereby declared severable.  Added by Acts 1980, No. 761, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:2861 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§2861. Short title

RS 2861 - Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Polysomnographic Practice Act". Acts 2005, No. 272, §1, eff. June 29, 2005.