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LA Rev Stat § 37:1478 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1478. Written reports; solicitation prohibited

RS 1478 - Written reports; solicitation prohibited A.(1) A licensed home inspector shall provide a written report of the home inspection to each person for whom the inspector performs a home inspection for compensation within five calendar days from the date of the inspection. (2) A licensed home inspector shall include in his written report of the home inspection the presence of suspected mold growth if during the course of inspecting the systems and components of the structure, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and board rules and regulations, the licensed home inspector discovers visually observable evidence of suspected mold growth on the inside of the structure. B. No licensed home inspector shall, from the time of the inspection until the date of the act of sale on the home inspected, advertise or solicit to perform repair services on any item listed in the inspection report or any other type of service on the home upon which he has performed a home inspection. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2003, No. 568, §1; Acts 2014, No. 572, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1479 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1479. License issuance and renewal; appearance on documents

RS 1479 - License issuance and renewal; appearance on documents  A. Licenses shall be issued for a period of one year and shall expire on the last day of the month of issuance in the preceding year. Licenses which are not timely renewed shall be considered to be expired, and any home inspections performed after expiration of the license shall be deemed a violation of this Chapter.  B. Any licensee who fails to timely renew his license may thereafter renew by paying the appropriate renewal and delinquent fees, filing a renewal application, and completing all continuing education requirements accruing during the period of delinquency. The period for delinquent renewal of an expired license shall be limited to the twelve-month period immediately following the expiration date of the active license. Failure to renew an expired license during such twelve-month period shall require the licensee to pass the board approved licensing examination in addition to paying the appropriate renewal and delinquent fees, filing a renewal application, and completing all continuing education requirements accruing during the period of delinquency. Failure to renew an expired license within the thirty-six-month period immediately following the expiration date of the active license shall, in addition to the above requirements, require the licensee to retake and pass ninety hours of classroom education as set forth in the rules and regulations of the board and to take a standards of practice and code of ethics report writing seminar offered by the board or an education provider approved by the board.  C. Licenses shall be in a form prescribed by the board.  D. The term "licensed home inspector" or "L.H.I." along with the license number of the inspector, shall appear on all advertising, correspondence, reports, and documents incidental to a home inspection.  Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2008, No. 130, §1; Acts 2010, No. 751, §1; Acts 2017, No. 328, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1480 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1480. Continuing education requirements

RS 1480 - Continuing education requirements A. As a condition of renewal of a license, a licensed home inspector shall present satisfactory evidence to the board of having completed the continuing education requirements provided for in this Section. B. Each applicant for renewal of a license shall annually complete at least twenty hours of instruction in courses approved by the board. C. An applicant for renewal of a license may satisfy all or part of the continuing education requirements provided for in Subsection B of this Section by presenting satisfactory evidence to the board of participation, other than as a student, in educational processes and programs in home inspection practices or techniques including but not limited to teaching, program development, and preparation of textbooks, monographs, articles, or other instructional material subject to approval of the board. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1481 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1481. Insurance requirements

RS 1481 - Insurance requirements  A.(1) All active practicing licensed home inspectors shall carry errors and omissions insurance to cover all activities contemplated under this Chapter.  (2) The board shall establish the terms and conditions of errors and omissions insurance coverage, including but not limited to the permissible deductible, limits of liability, and permissible exclusions. Such terms and conditions shall be established by rule in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.  (3) Each licensee shall file with the board a certificate of coverage showing compliance with the required terms and conditions of coverage by the annual license renewal date.  B. In addition to general errors and omissions insurance, all active licensees shall carry general liability insurance to cover all activities contemplated under this Chapter.  Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2003, No. 568, §1; Acts 2017, No. 328, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1482 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1482. Home inspectors as corporations prohibited

RS 1482 - Home inspectors as corporations prohibited No license as a home inspector shall be issued to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, firm, or group. However, this Section shall not preclude a licensed home inspector from rendering home inspections for or on behalf of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, firm, or group, provided that the home inspection report is performed by, is prepared by, and is signed by a licensed home inspector. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1483 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1483. Exemptions from licensure

RS 1483 - Exemptions from licensure The following persons shall be exempt from the licensing requirements of R.S. 37:1476: (1) Persons licensed by the state as professional engineers when acting within the scope of their license. (2) Persons licensed by the state as architects when acting within the scope of their license. (3) Persons licensed by the state or any political subdivision as electricians when acting within the scope of their license. (4) Persons licensed by the state or any political subdivision as plumbers when acting within the scope of their license. (5) Persons licensed by the state or any political subdivision as heating and air conditioning technicians when acting within the scope of their license. (6) Persons licensed by the state as real estate brokers or real estate sales persons when acting within the scope of their license. (7) Persons licensed by the state as real estate appraisers, certified general appraisers, or residential real estate appraisers when acting within the scope of their license. (8) Persons licensed by the state as pest control operators when acting within the scope of their license. (9) Persons regulated by the state as insurance adjusters when acting within the scope of their profession. (10) Persons who are employed as code enforcement officials by the state or any political subdivision when acting within the scope of their employment by such governmental entity. (11) Persons licensed by the state or any political subdivision as contractors when acting within the scope of their license. (12) Persons who perform warranty evaluations of components, systems, or appliances within resale residential buildings for the purpose of issuance of a home warranty agreement, provided that the warranty evaluation report includes a statement that the warranty evaluation performed is not a home inspection and does not meet the standards of a home inspection under Louisiana law. No home warranty company shall refer to a warranty evaluation as a home inspection in any written materials provided by the home warranty company. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2003, No. 568, §1; Acts 2004, No. 437, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1484 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1484. Reciprocal licenses

RS 1484 - Reciprocal licenses The board may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states regarding home inspector licensing. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1485 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1485. Prohibited acts; penalties

RS 1485 - 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), (11) Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 568, §2. B. The board may fine any applicant, any other person holding himself out as a home inspector, or any member of the public for good cause shown, which shall include but not be limited to the following: (1) 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. (2) Engaging in conduct or advertising or holding oneself out as engaging in or conducting the business or acting in the capacity of a home inspector without possessing a valid license. (3) Falsely representing oneself as being the holder of a valid license by using the title "licensed home inspector" or any title, designation, or abbreviation deceptively similar or likely to create the impression that such person is licensed. C. Violators of any of the provisions of this Section may be fined by the board in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars per each separate violation. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2003, No. 568, §§1 and 2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1486 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1486. Revocation or suspension; payment of costs of proceedings

RS 1486 - 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 successful completion by the applicant of the required examination and upon the presentment of evidence of completion of twenty hours of continuing education as prescribed by the board. 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 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1487 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1487. Penalties

RS 1487 - Penalties Whoever willfully violates any of the provisions of this Chapter or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this Chapter may be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1488 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1488. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

RS 1488 - 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. C. Upon proper showing of the board that such person or firm has engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice prohibited by this Chapter, the court shall issue a temporary restraining order restraining the person or firm from engaging in the unlawful activity, conduct, or practice, pending hearing on a preliminary injunction. A permanent injunction shall issue after hearing commanding the cessation of the unlawful activity, conduct, or practice complained of, all without the necessity of the board having to give bond as usually required in such cases. A temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued enjoining such person or firm shall not be subject to being released upon bond. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2; Acts 2003, No. 568, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1489 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1489. Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors funds

RS 1489 - Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors funds A. All fees received by the board under this Chapter and all monies otherwise received by the board shall be paid to the board through the secretary-treasurer. Disbursements made by the board shall be signed by the chairman and the secretary-treasurer. In absence of the chairman or the secretary-treasurer, the vice chairman may sign all documents with the remaining authorized signatory. B. All fees and monies received by the board shall be used solely to effectuate the provisions of this Chapter including but not limited to expenditures necessary for office fixtures, equipment and supplies, and all other expenses necessary to conduct the business of the board. Acts 1999, No. 61, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1490 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1490. Home inspection and professional services as a real estate licensee prohibited in the same transaction

RS 1490 - Home inspection and professional services as a real estate licensee prohibited in the same transaction No person licensed pursuant to the Louisiana Home Inspectors Licensing Law, R.S. 37:1471 et seq., shall engage in or be financially compensated for any home inspection in a transaction in which that person received a fee, commission, or other valuable consideration while acting as a licensee under the Louisiana Real Estate License Law, R.S. 37:1430 et seq., in connection with the same transaction. Acts 2010, No. 195, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1511 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1511. Legislative intent

RS 1511 - Legislative intent  This Chapter is an exercise of the police powers of the state to promote the public health, safety, and welfare by safeguarding the people of this state against incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of veterinary medicine. It is hereby declared that the right to practice veterinary medicine is a privilege conferred by legislative grant to persons possessed of the personal and professional qualifications specified in this Chapter.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1512 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1512. Short title

RS 1512 - Short title  This Chapter shall be known as the Louisiana Veterinary Practice Law.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1513 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1513. Definitions

RS 1513 - Definitions  When used in this Chapter these words and phrases shall be defined as follows:  (1) "Animal" means any animal other than man and includes fowl, birds, fish, and reptiles, wild or domestic, living or dead.  (2) "Board" means the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine.  (3) "Licensed veterinarian" means a person who is validly and currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state.  (4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association, joint venture, cooperative and corporation, or any other group or combination acting in concert; and whether or not acting as a principal, trustee, fiduciary, receiver, or as any other kind of legal or personal representative, or as the successor in interest, assignee, agent, factor, servant, employee, director, officer, or any other representative of such person.  (5) "Practice of veterinary medicine" means:  (a) To diagnose, treat, correct, change, relieve, or prevent animal disease, deformity, defect, injury, or other physical or mental conditions; including the prescription or administration of any drug, medicine, biologic apparatus, application, anesthetic, or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique, and the use of any manual or mechanical procedure for testing for pregnancy, or for correcting sterility, or infertility, or to render advice or recommendation with regard to any of the above.  (b) To represent, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately an ability and willingness to do any act described in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph.  (c) To use any title, words, abbreviation, or letters in a manner or under circumstances which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in Subparagraph (a) of this Paragraph, except where such person is a veterinarian.  (6) "School of veterinary medicine" means any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association and approved by the board.  (7) "Veterinarian" means a person who has received a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine from a school of veterinary medicine.  (8) "Veterinary medicine" includes veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry, and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 2018, No. 206, §7.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1514 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1514. License requirement and exceptions

RS 1514 - License requirement and exceptions No person shall practice veterinary medicine in the state who is not a licensed veterinarian or the holder of a valid temporary permit issued by the board. This Chapter shall not be construed to prohibit: (1) An employee of the federal, state, or local government performing his official duties. (2) A person who is a regular student in a veterinary school performing duties or actions assigned by his instructors, or working under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian during a school vacation period. (3) A person advising with respect to or performing acts that the board by rule has prescribed as accepted livestock management practices. The following are hereby declared to be accepted livestock management practices and shall not require a license: (a) The collection of semen for quality evaluation of male equine or bovine species conducted for the purpose of processing or freezing of semen for use in artificial insemination. (b) The nonsurgical impregnation of farm animals with frozen embryos. (c) The practice of artificial insemination of farm animals. (d) The teaching in schools and short courses of artificial insemination techniques and pregnancy diagnosis by qualified employees of the National Association of Animal Breeder's Certified Semen Service Program. (4) A veterinarian regularly licensed in another state consulting with a licensed veterinarian in this state. (5) Any merchant or manufacturer selling, at his regular place of business, medicines, feed, appliances, or other products used in the prevention or treatment of animal diseases. (6) The owner of an animal and the owner's full-time regular employee caring for and treating the animal belonging to such owner, except where the ownership of the animal was transferred for purposes of circumventing this Chapter. (7) A member of the faculty of a veterinary school performing his regular functions, or a person lecturing, or giving instructions or demonstrations at a veterinary school or in connection with a continuing education course or seminar. (8) Any person selling or applying any pesticide, insecticide, or herbicide. (9) Any person engaging in bona fide scientific research which reasonably requires experimentation involving animals. (10) Registered equine dentists, as provided by Chapter 18-C of this Title, from performing duties authorized by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine. Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967. Acts 1984, No. 548, §1; Acts 1999, No. 980, §1, eff. July 9, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 37:1516 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Professions and Occupations|§1516. Election of officers; duties

RS 1516 - Election of officers; duties A. At its annual meeting the board shall organize by electing a president, a secretary-treasurer, and such other officers as it may deem necessary, such officers of the board to serve for terms of one year each or until a successor is elected, without limitation on the number of terms an officer may serve. The president shall serve as chairman of the board and shall preside over all meetings. B. The duties of the secretary-treasurer shall include carrying on the correspondence of the board, keeping permanent accounts and records of all receipts and disbursements by the board and of all board proceedings, including the disposition of all applications for license, and keeping a register of all persons currently licensed by the board. All board records shall be open to public inspection during regular office hours. C. At the end of each fiscal year the president and secretary-treasurer shall submit to the governor a report on the transactions of the board, including an account of monies received and disbursed.  Acts 1966, No. 35, §1, eff. July 1, 1967; Acts 1995, No. 73, §1.