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2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3182. Fees

RS 37:3182 - Fees
The applicant shall pay the actual cost of any examination. In addition, the board may establish fees that shall not exceed the following amounts:
(1) For licensing, one hundred fifty dollars.
(2) For each annual renewal, one hundred fifty dollars.
(3) For restoration of an expired certificate of registration or for reactivation of an inactive certificate of registration, one hundred fifty dollars.
(4) For restoration of a revoked or suspended certificate of registration, one hundred fifty dollars. The board may assess a penalty not to exceed one hundred fifty dollars that shall be paid prior to the restoration of a revoked or suspended certificate of registration.
(5) For issuance of original or duplicate certificate of registration, twenty-five dollars.
(6) For failure to renew a certificate of registration within the time period to be set by the board, fifty dollars.
(7) For approval of a continuing education provider, two hundred dollars.
Acts 1984, No. 227, §2, eff. June 29, 1984; Acts 1990, No. 846, §1; Acts 1997, No. 877, §1; Acts 2004, No. 343, §1, eff. June 18, 2004.
NOTE: See Section 3 of Act 227, of the 1984 R.S.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3183. Exemptions

RS 37:3183 - Exemptions
A. The provisions of this Chapter requiring persons to be registered and prohibiting unregistered persons from the practice of interior design shall not apply to architects licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:141 et seq., engineers licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:681 et seq., contractors licensed pursuant to R.S. 37:2150 et seq., home builders, and professional home planners, provided that such persons do not use the title of interior designer.
B. This Chapter shall not apply to any individual who provides decorator services.
C. An interior designer may employ a nonregistered person as long as that person works under the supervision of a registered interior designer. However, such person shall not use or be identified by the title "registered interior designer".
Acts 1990, No. 846, §1; Acts 1995, No. 496, §1; Acts 1997, No. 877, §1; Acts 1999, No. 426, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3184. Inactive status

RS 37:3184 - Inactive status
A.(1) A certificate of registration which has become inactive may be reactivated pursuant to this Section upon application to the board and payment of a reactivation fee.
(2) The board may prescribe by rule continuing education requirements as a condition of reactivating a certificate of registration. The continuing education requirement for reactivating a certificate of registration shall be not less than five hours approved by the board for each year the registration was inactive. The board shall only approve continuing education that builds upon the basic knowledge of interior design.
(3) Any certificate of registration which has been inactive for more than four years shall automatically expire if the registrant has not made application for reactivation. Once a certificate of registration expires, it becomes null and void without any further action by the board. At least one year prior to expiration of the inactive registration, the board shall give notice to the registrant at his last address of record that, unless reactivated, the certificate of registration will expire.
B. The board shall adopt rules relating to application procedures for inactive status and for the reactivation of inactive certificates of registration.
Acts 1990, No. 846, §2; Acts 1999, No. 426, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3185. Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief

RS 37:3185 - Cease and desist orders; injunctive relief
A. In addition to or in lieu of the administrative sanctions provided in this Chapter, the board may issue an order to any person or firm engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of any provision of this Chapter directing such person or firm 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. Upon a proper showing by 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 unlawful activity, conduct, or practices pending a hearing on the preliminary injunction and in due course a permanent injunction shall issue after a hearing commanding the cessation of the unlawful activity, conduct, or practices complained of, all without bond being required of the board. Such temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued shall not be subject to being released on bond.
C. If the person or firm to whom the board directs a cease and desist order does not cease and desist the prohibited activity, conduct, or practice within ten days from service of such order by certified mail, the board may cause a writ of injunction to be issued in any court of competent jurisdiction and proper venue enjoining such person or firm from engaging in any activity, conduct, or practice prohibited by this Chapter.
Acts 1999, No. 426, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3186. Prohibited acts; penalties

RS 37:3186 - Prohibited acts; penalties
A. Unless otherwise exempted, any person who knowingly engages in the practice of interior design without a valid certificate of registration violates this Chapter.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or any rules and regulations adopted under its authority shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars for each such violation.
Acts 2004, No. 343, §1, eff. June 18, 2004.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3200. Definitions

RS 37:3200 - Definitions
As used in this Chapter:
(1) "Board" means the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
(2) "Fusion technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation while operating fusion technology imaging equipment or uses radioactive materials on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(3) "Fusion technology" means the operation of positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (CT) imaging equipment or any other hybrid imaging equipment identified and recognized by the board.
(4) "License" means a certificate issued by the board authorizing the licensee to use radioactive materials or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(5) "Licensed practitioner" means a person licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry, chiropractic, or osteopathy in this state, or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed to practice in this state.
(6) "Nuclear medicine technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner uses radioactive materials on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(7) "Radiation therapy technologist" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans for therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(8) "Radiographer" means a person, other than a licensed practitioner, who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans for diagnostic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(9) "Radiologic technologist" means any person who is a radiographer, a radiation therapy technologist, a fusion technologist, or a nuclear medicine technologist licensed under this Chapter who under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner applies radiation to humans upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(10) "Radiologic technology" means the use of a radioactive substance or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes upon prescription of a licensed practitioner.
(11) "Radiological physicist" means a person who is certified by the American Board of Radiology in radiological physics or one of the subspecialties of radiological physics or who is eligible for such certification.
(12) "Radiologist" means a physician certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology, the British Royal College of Radiology, or certified as a radiologist by the Canadian College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 2001, No. 640, §1; Acts 2010, No. 75, §1; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3201. Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners; method of appointment; qualifications of members

RS 37:3201 - Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners; method of appointment; qualifications of members
A. There is hereby created within the Louisiana Department of Health the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners which shall carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this Chapter, subject to the provisions of R.S. 36:803.
B.(1) The board shall consist of eleven members appointed by the governor of whom:
(a) Four shall be radiologic technologists selected from a list submitted by the Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists.
(b) Three shall be hospital administrators, each of whom shall be currently employed by a hospital, selected from a list of nine names submitted by the Louisiana Hospital Association.
(c) Three shall be radiologists selected from a list of nine names submitted by the Louisiana State Medical Society; and
(d) One shall be a consumer member selected from the state at large.
(2) Each appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. The governor shall ensure that his appointments demonstrate race, gender, ethnic, and geographical diversity.
C. Radiological members of the board shall be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and shall be residents of the state who have been actively practicing in their fields for not less than five years.
D.(1) The consumer member of the board shall possess all of the following qualifications:
(a) Is a citizen of the United States and has been a resident of Louisiana for at least one year immediately prior to appointment.
(b) Has attained the age of majority.
(c) Has never been licensed by any of the licensing boards identified in R.S. 36:259(A), nor shall he have a spouse who has ever been licensed by a board identified in R.S. 36:259(A).
(d) Has never been convicted of a felony.
(e) Does not have and has never had a material financial interest in the healthcare profession.
(2) The consumer member shall be a full voting member of the board with all rights and privileges conferred on board members, except that the consumer member shall not participate in the grading of individual examinations.
E. Each hospital administrator appointed to the board pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall remain employed by a hospital for the duration of his membership on the board. Any hospital administrator who ceases to be employed by a hospital shall be ineligible to serve on the board and shall immediately resign therefrom. If such member fails to resign, the board shall, at its next meeting, remove such member by a vote of a majority of its members.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1. Acts 1986, No. 1039, §1, eff. July 17, 1986; Acts 1992, No. 841, §1; Acts 2018, No. 515, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3202. Terms of members; vacancies

RS 37:3202 - Terms of members; vacancies
A. The members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing governor.
B. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3204. Officers of the board

RS 37:3204 - Officers of the board
A. The board shall annually elect a chairman, a secretary-treasurer, and one or more vice chairmen. Each officer shall serve for one year or until his successor is elected.
B. Any officer may be removed from office for proper cause by a majority vote of the board. Such officer must be given due notice and a hearing.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3205. Meetings; quorum

RS 37:3205 - Meetings; quorum
A. The chairman of the board, or in his absence the highest ranking vice chairman, shall preside at all meetings.
B. The board, for administrative purposes, shall meet at a time and place to be fixed by the board at least every three months and at such other times as may be necessary.
C.(1) The first meeting of the board shall be for organizational purposes only, at which time it will pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act propose rules and regulations and establish the responsibilities of members.
(2) The first meeting of the board shall be held within ninety days after the effective date of this Chapter.
D. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum. No action may be taken by the board except by affirmative vote of the majority of the members present and voting.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3206. Compensation of members; expenses

RS 37:3206 - Compensation of members; expenses
A. Members of the board shall receive a per diem of fifty dollars for each day in actual attendance at meetings. Each member shall be reimbursed for his actual travel, clerical, and incidental expenses necessarily incurred while engaged in the discharge of his official duties. The per diem and expenses shall be paid out of the monies credited to the board as provided in R.S. 37:3189(B).
B. The board shall expend funds received under this Chapter for the purpose of meeting the expenses incurred by the board in the performance of its duties and functions under this Chapter.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3207. Duties and powers of the board

RS 37:3207 - Duties and powers of the board
A. The board shall:
(1) Formulate rules to govern its actions.
(2) Examine, license, renew licenses of, and issue temporary working permits to duly qualified applicants for licensure as radiologic technologists.
(3) Promulgate pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act minimum standards for the accreditation of educational programs to train individuals to perform radiologic procedures in the state.
(4) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee.
(5) Keep a record of all board proceedings.
(6) Adopt and revise rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act necessary to enable the board to administer the provisions of this Chapter.
(7) Have all other powers necessary and proper to the performance of its duties.
B. The board may:
(1) Establish pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act a code of ethics for radiologic technologists.
(2) Establish pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act continuing education requirements for license renewal.
(3) Employ legal counsel to represent the board in all matters pertaining to the administration of this Chapter and fix the compensation and define the duties of such counsel.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 1985, No. 797, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3208. Qualifications of applicants

RS 37:3208 - Qualifications of applicants
A. An applicant for licensure under the provisions of this Chapter must verify by oath or affirmation that he is:
(1) At least eighteen years of age and
(2) Has successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, passed an approved equivalency test, or have graduated from a secondary school outside Louisiana having comparable approval.
B. Each applicant for a license as a radiologic technologist shall have successfully completed a course of study in radiography, radiation therapy technology, fusion technology, or nuclear medicine technology approved by the board in accordance with standards promulgated by the board.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 2010, No. 75, §1; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3210. Examination; persons exempt

RS 37:3210 - Examination; persons exempt
A. Upon application and the payment of a fee equivalent to that required for the written examination and initial licensing fee, the board shall issue a license to any person who holds a current certificate from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board issued on the basis of an examination satisfactory to the board, provided that the standards of the issuing body are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of R.S. 37:3208, for a period not to exceed one year from the effective date of this Chapter, upon application and the payment of a fee equivalent to that required for the written examination and initial licensing fee, the board shall issue a license, without examination, to any person who has been employed for a minimum of two years of the immediately preceding five years as a radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiation therapy technologist.
C. Upon application and payment for examination for initial licensure, the board may issue a working permit to any graduate of an approved school who meets the qualifications for licensure as provided in R.S. 37:3208 pending results of the first certification examination following the applicant's graduation.
D. Upon application and payment for licensure, the board may issue a temporary permit to any person who holds a certificate from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the American Society of Clinical Pathology, (NM) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board issued on the basis of an examination satisfactory to the board, provided that standards of the issuing body are at least as stringent as those established by the board. This permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed ninety days.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 1985, No. 797, §1; Acts 1986, No. 1039, §1, eff. July 17, 1986; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3211. Licensure

RS 37:3211 - Licensure
The board shall issue a license to and authorize the use of the title "Licensed Radiologic Technologist" by each applicant who has successfully passed the certification examination or has otherwise been qualified under the provisions of this Chapter and has paid all fees required by this Chapter.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3212. Licensing by reciprocity

RS 37:3212 - Licensing by reciprocity
The board shall issue a license without examination to persons who are licensed as radiologic technologists under the laws of other states provided that the standards under which they were licensed are at least as stringent as those established by the board.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3213. Necessity of license; prohibited acts

RS 37:3213 - Necessity of license; prohibited acts
A. No person shall assume or use the title or designation of "Licensed Radiologic Technologist" unless he holds a current license issued to him in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
B. No person, other than a licensed practitioner, dental hygienist, dental assistant, chiropractor's assistant, person who performs diagnostic or therapeutic radiological examination or treatment, or both, in a private office of a physician or in a clinic performing such activities under the direct supervision of a physician, or a radiologic technologist licensed under this Chapter, shall use ionizing radiation or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
C. No person shall knowingly employ as a radiologic technologist any person required by the provisions of this Chapter to hold a license who does not hold a license under this Chapter.
D. No person holding a license under this Chapter shall use radioactive substances or equipment emitting or detecting ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes unless under the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner and unless so directed by prescription of a licensed practitioner.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3214. Licensure; persons exempt

RS 37:3214 - Licensure; persons exempt
The requirements of a license shall not apply to:
(1) A student enrolled in and attending a board-approved educational program or college of radiologic technology who applies ionizing radiation to humans while under the supervision of a licensed practitioner or a licensed radiologic technologist.
(2) Dental hygienists and dental assistants authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry to perform certain radiologic procedures for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment of dental conditions upon the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
(3) Chiropractors' assistants certified and authorized by the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners to perform certain radiologic procedures for diagnostic purposes upon prescription of a licensed chiropractor.
(4) Persons certified and authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to perform diagnostic or therapeutic radiological examinations or treatment or both on the premises of the private office of a physician or in a clinic in which a physician practices upon prescription of and under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 1985, No. 797, §§1,2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3215. Renewal of license

RS 37:3215 - Renewal of license
A. Every person licensed under the provisions of this Chapter shall renew his license every two years. Upon the receipt of the application for renewal and the renewal fee, the board shall verify the accuracy of the application for renewal and issue to the applicant a certificate of renewal.
B. Renewal of a license issued under this Chapter may be contingent upon the fulfillment of continuing education requirements as promulgated by the board.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3216. Reinstatement of license

RS 37:3216 - Reinstatement of license
A radiologic technologist whose license has lapsed and who has ceased activities as a radiologic technologist for not more than five years may have his license reinstated upon payment of the renewal fee as provided for in R.S. 37:3218 and upon submission of evidence satisfactory to the board that he has fulfilled continuing education requirements as promulgated by the board.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3217. Penalty

RS 37:3217 - Penalty
Any person who violates the provisions of R.S. 37:3213 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3218. Fees

RS 37:3218 - Fees
A. The board shall promulgate, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, a reasonable fee schedule for the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of any license or permit, for administration of examinations for licensure, or for any other administrative function provided for in this Chapter. The fee schedule may be modified from time to time as deemed necessary by the board.
B. All fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer of the board and shall be used to carry out the purposes of this Chapter.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1; Acts 1985, No. 797, §1; Acts 2014, No. 250, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3219. Discipline; causes for censure, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license

RS 37:3219 - Discipline; causes for censure, reprimand, suspension or revocation of license
A. The board may suspend or revoke any license to practice as a radiologic technologist or censure, reprimand, or otherwise discipline a licensee upon proof that the person:
(1) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in the procurement or holding of the license.
(2) Has been convicted of a felony in a court of competent jurisdiction, either within or outside of this state, unless the conviction has been reversed and the holder of the license discharged and acquitted; or if the holder has been pardoned with full restoration of civil rights, in which case the license shall be restored.
(3) Is or has been afflicted with any medical problem, disability, or addiction which, in the opinion of the board, would impair professional competence.
(4) Has aided and abetted a person who is not a licensed radiologic technologist or otherwise authorized by this Chapter to perform the duties of a license holder.
(5) Has undertaken or engaged in any practice beyond the scope of duties permitted a license holder under this Chapter.
(6) Has been found guilty of violations of a code of ethics which the board may establish by regulation.
(7) Has interpreted a diagnostic image for a licensed practitioner, a patient, the patient's family, or the public.
(8) Is or has been found guilty of incompetence or negligence in his performance as a license holder.
(9) Has applied radiation to humans without a prescription from a licensed practitioner as defined in this Chapter.
(10) Has applied radiation to humans without the direction and supervision of a licensed practitioner as defined in this Chapter.
B. Proceedings against the holder of a license under this Chapter shall be instituted in compliance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act as contained in R.S. 49:950, et seq.
C. Appeals of the board's order imposing disciplinary action shall be made as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
Acts 1984, No. 485, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3220. Temporary or limited purpose permits

RS 37:3220 - Temporary or limited purpose permits
A. The board may:
(1) Issue temporary permits authorizing the practice of radiologic or fusion technology for a designated period of time.
(2) Issue permits for specific purposes with restrictions as to the type of radiologic or fusion technology activities that may be engaged in.
(3) Issue permits to radiologic technologists participating in educational and training programs which include the administration of radiologic or fusion technology services to patients.
B. The board may adopt rules and regulations, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, which establish the necessary qualifications, requirements, and formalities for the issuance of such permits as are necessary for the adequate protection of the health and welfare of the citizens of this state.
Acts 2010, No. 75, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3221. Clinical experience requirements for ARRT CT examination

RS 37:3221 - Clinical experience requirements for ARRT CT examination
Under the authority granted by R.S. 37:3220, the board may issue a temporary permit authorizing the performance of the clinical requirements of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Computed Tomography (CT) specialty examination to a licensed nuclear medicine technologist while under the supervision of a licensed radiographer for a term not to exceed one year.
Acts 2010, No. 75, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3243. Powers and duties of the board

RS 37:3243 - Powers and duties of the board
The board shall:
(1) Establish and publish minimum curriculum and experience requirements for persons seeking licensure under the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Establish and publish minimum standards of midwifery practice in accordance with those developed and accepted by the profession.
(3) Develop, publish, and make available to interested parties a bibliography and study guide for the examination.
(4) Examine for, approve, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew licensure of duly qualified applicants.
(5) Investigate consumer complaints or complaints from health care providers.
(6) Promulgate and publish rules and regulations for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Chapter.
(7) Conduct hearings on charges calling for revocation or suspension of licensure.
(8) Employ the necessary persons including an attorney to administer this Chapter and fix their compensation.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3244. Scope of practice

RS 37:3244 - Scope of practice
A. Licensed midwifery in Louisiana is limited in scope to practice and outlined in this Section.
B. The licensed midwife may provide care to low risk patients determined by physician evaluation and examination to be essentially normal for pregnancy and childbirth. Such care includes prenatal supervision and counseling; preparation for childbirth; and supervision and care during labor and delivery and care of the mother and the newborn in the immediate postpartum period if progress meets criteria generally accepted as normal as defined by the board.
C. A person may be issued a license as a licensed midwife, or permit as an apprentice midwife, or a senior apprentice midwife, such that:
(1) A licensed midwife may provide any care or services provided for in Subsection B of this Section.
(2) A senior apprentice midwife may provide care or services only under the supervision of a licensed physician, certified nurse midwife, or licensed midwife.
(3) An apprentice midwife may provide care or services only under the supervision of a licensed physician, certified nurse midwife, or licensed midwife.
D. Prior to providing any services, a licensed midwife shall obtain informed consent, in writing, of the patient in a manner and form prescribed by the board which shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) The name and license number of the licensed midwife.
(2) The patient's name, address, telephone number, and the name of the patient's primary care provider if the patient has one.
(3) A statement that the licensed midwife is not an advanced practice registered nurse midwife or physician.
(4) A description of the education, training, continuing education, and experience of the licensed midwife.
(5) A description of the licensed midwife's philosophy of practice.
(6) A statement recognizing the obligation of the licensed midwife to provide the client, upon request, separate documents describing the law and regulations governing the practice of midwifery, including the requirement for an evaluation and examination by a physician, the protocol for transfer or mandatory transfer, and the licensed midwife's personal written practice guidelines.
(7) A description of the protocol for transfer to a hospital.
(8) A complete and accurate description of the services to be provided to the patient.
(9) Whether the licensed midwife maintains a professional liability policy and if insurance is maintained, a description of the liability conditions and limits of such insurance.
(10) Any additional information or requirement which the board deems necessary to protect the health, safety, or welfare of the patient.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1988, No. 701, §2; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3245. Permits and licenses

RS 37:3245 - Permits and licenses
A. Upon application, meeting the requirements and payment of fees, a person subject to the provisions of this Chapter may be issued an apprentice permit, a senior apprentice permit, or a midwifery license as applicable and in accordance with these regulations.
B. Upon application, an apprentice permit may be issued which authorizes the person to obtain the required clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed physician, certified nurse midwife, or licensed midwife. The applicant must provide verification of apprentice supervisor relationship from the person or persons supervising the applicant. The permit is valid only so long as the verified relationship(s) exist(s).
C. Upon application, a senior apprentice permit may be issued which authorizes the person to continue obtaining the required clinical experience under general direction rather than direct supervision.
(1) The applicant must provide a letter from his midwifery instructor verifying that while not prepared for independent practice, the applicant has obtained sufficient theory and supervised clinical experience under the midwifery instructor to warrant general direction rather than direct supervision and requesting approval of a senior apprentice permit on behalf of the applicant.
(2) The senior apprentice shall provide the board with evidence of completion of high school or its equivalent as approved by the board.
(3) The senior apprentice shall provide the board with evidence of satisfactory completion of areas of study and required clinical experiences as approved for such permits.
(4) The senior apprentice shall provide the board with evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the adult and newborn.
D. Upon meeting the educational and clinical experience requirements provided by the board, a person may apply for a midwifery license by submitting the following information:
(1) An application for the license and to take the next qualifying examination; provided, however, the board may issue a midwifery license to an applicant who holds current certification by the North American Registry of Midwives or such other certifying organization as the board may subsequently approve.
(2) Evidence of completion of all the educational and clinical requirements approved by the board.
(3) Evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the adult and newborn.
(4) Four recommendations, one each from a physician or certified nurse midwife, licensed midwife, a consumer, and a member of the community.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1988, No. 701, §2; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3246. Reciprocity; limitations

RS 37:3246 - Reciprocity; limitations
Applicants for licensing as a licensed midwife who lack the required clinical experience in Louisiana, but who have equivalent experience in another state, may apply for a midwifery license and to take the qualifying examination after submitting evidence of experience and all other requirements.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3247. Examination required

RS 37:3247 - Examination required
Midwifery licensure in Louisiana is by examination only. There is no reciprocity with other jurisdictions for purposes of the examination. Reciprocity may be applicable to clinical experience as provided in R.S. 37:3246.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3248. Persons not affected

RS 37:3248 - Persons not affected
A. Any person authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice as a certified nurse midwife in the state shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.
B. Any student pursuing a course of study in an accredited midwifery education program that is approved by the board who provides midwifery services, provided that such services are an integral part of the student's course of study and are performed under the direct supervision of a physician, certified nurse midwife, or a licensed midwife, and the student is designated by a title which clearly indicates his status as a student or trainee, shall not be affected by the provisions of this Chapter.
Acts 1984, No. 688, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1985; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3249. Renewal of permits; licenses

RS 37:3249 - Renewal of permits; licenses
A. Every midwifery permit or license must be renewed every two years. An applicant for renewal shall submit to the board:
(1) A renewal application on the form prescribed by the board.
(2) Evidence of completion of thirty contact hours of continuing education as required by the regulations promulgated by the board.
(3) Evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the adult and newborn.
(4) Renewal fee as prescribed by the board.
B. Delinquency in renewal of permits or licenses of thirty days or greater shall result in termination of permits or licenses.
C. Any licensed midwife registered in Louisiana who is not practicing licensed midwifery in this state may be placed on inactive status by requesting such status in writing and filing annual reports. Licensed midwives on inactive status will be maintained on the registry and receive mailings. Any licensed midwife who does not seek inactive status and allows her permit to expire may apply for a midwifery license as prescribed in R.S. 37:3245 and must pay the initial registration fee. Inactive status may be maintained for a maximum of two renewals.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3250. Fees

RS 37:3250 - Fees
A. All initial applications must be accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars. Such fee provides for permits or licenses for the licensing period or part thereof remaining. All fees are nonrefundable.
B. The fee for change of licensing status or renewal of permits or licenses shall be fifty dollars.
C. The fee for examination shall be fifty dollars and is not included in change of status or licensing fee.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3251. Permits/licenses; refusal to issue; suspension; revocation

RS 37:3251 - Permits/licenses; refusal to issue; suspension; revocation
The board may refuse to issue, suspend for a definite period, or revoke a permit or license for any of the following causes:
(1) Being derelict in any duty imposed by law.
(2) Exhibiting incompetence as determined by local midwifery standards.
(3) Being convicted of a felony.
(4) Practicing while suffering from a contagious or infectious disease of public health importance.
(5) Practicing under a false name or alias.
(6) Violating any of the standards of practice set forth in R.S. 37:3244.
(7) Obtaining any fee by fraud or misrepresentation.
(8) Knowingly employing, supervising, or permitting directly or indirectly or permitting any person or persons not an apprentice or licensed midwife to perform any work covered by these regulations.
(9) Using or causing or promoting the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, or any other representation however disseminated or published, which is misleading or untruthful.
(10) Representing that the service or advice of a person licensed to practice medicine will be used or made available when that is not true, or using the word "doctor", or similar words, abbreviations, or symbols so as to connote the medical profession when such is not the case.
(11) Permitting another to use his permit or license.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3252. Appeal of board's decision

RS 37:3252 - Appeal of board's decision
The board shall promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to provide notice and opportunity for hearing an appeal of any decision made pursuant to R.S. 37:3251.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3253. Requirements for license or permit; educational; clinical

RS 37:3253 - Requirements for license or permit; educational; clinical
A. The board shall maintain and revise a list of approved courses, texts, and trainers for licensure under this Chapter. The board may use the list as a guideline in determining the acceptability of a nonlisted educational source which an applicant submits as complying with any educational experience requirement provided for in the board's regulations.
B. Clinical experience in licensed midwifery may be obtained in any setting - office, clinic, hospital, maternity center, or home. The board shall provide by regulation for the required types and numbers of experiences. Apprentice midwives must obtain their clinical experience under the supervision of a physician, certified nurse midwife, or licensed midwife. This must be direct, present in the same room supervision.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3254. Continuing education

RS 37:3254 - Continuing education
A. Continuing education is required for renewal of license or permit under this Chapter.
B. In each two-year licensing period, thirty contact hours of continuing education must be obtained.
C. Continuing education may be obtained through organized courses, conferences, area midwives meetings, or other mechanism as approved by the board.
D. In any calendar year, the board may require specific topics for continuing education based upon any problem areas identified by the board.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3255. Examination

RS 37:3255 - Examination
A. Any person applying for a midwifery license must pass a qualifying examination administered under the auspices of the board. The board shall offer the examination at least twice a year.
B. The examination shall consist of two parts:
(1) A written examination designed to test knowledge of theory regarding pregnancy and childbirth and to test clinical judgment in licensed midwifery management.
(2) A practical examination designed to demonstrate the mastery of skills necessary for the practice of licensed midwifery.
C. A candidate for examination, who fails to pass the examination within two examination periods, shall have that* permit terminated. The candidate may apply to take the examination after a period of additional study and clinical experience as prescribed by the board.
D. The examination administered by the North American Registry of Midwives, or such other certifying examination as the board may subsequently approve, shall be accepted by the board as a qualifying examination for purposes of midwifery licensure.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.
*As appears in enrolled bill.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3256. Penalties

RS 37:3256 - Penalties
Any person who violates the provisions of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. For each subsequent offense, the violator shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3257. Injunction

RS 37:3257 - Injunction
A. In addition to the actions and penalties otherwise provided for by this Chapter, the board may cause to issue in any court of competent jurisdiction an injunction without bond enjoining any person from violation or continuing to violate the provision of this Chapter.
B. In the suit for an injunction, the board may demand of the defendant a penalty of fifty dollars per day for each violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and the costs of court.
C. This judgment for penalty, attorney's fees, and court costs may be rendered in the same judgment in which the injunction is made absolute.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2.
2023 Louisiana Laws › Revised Statutes › Title 37 - Professions and Occupations › §37:3258. Professional liability

RS 37:3258 - Professional liability
A. Physician evaluation and examination as provided in R.S. 37:3244 shall be deemed to constitute a risk assessment. A physician performing a risk assessment is responsible only for determining that at the time of the risk assessment the individual is at low or normal risk of developing complications during pregnancy and childbirth. For any physician performing a physician risk assessment, the physician-patient relationship shall only exist for the purposes of the risk assessment and shall not continue after the conclusion of the physician risk assessment.
B. Physician risk assessment as defined in this Section shall not create either of the following:
(1) Any legal duty, responsibility, or obligation by the physician to provide continuing care after the conclusion of the physician risk assessment.
(2) A legal relationship between the physician and the licensed midwife or any duty, responsibility, or obligation by the physician to supervise, collaborate, back-up, or oversee the licensed midwife's care of the patient.
C. No physician or other health care provider as defined in R.S. 40:1231.1, no hospital as defined in R.S. 40:2102, and no institution, facility, or clinic licensed by the department shall be:
(1) Deemed to have established a legal relationship with a licensed midwife solely by providing a risk assessment as defined in this Section or accepting a transfer of a patient from a licensed midwife.
(2) Liable for civil damages arising out of the negligent, grossly negligent, or wanton or willful acts or omissions of the licensed midwife solely for providing a risk assessment as defined in this Section or accepting a transfer of a patient from a licensed midwife.
Acts 2012, No. 772, §1; Acts 2018, No. 206, §3.