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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 17 - Regional Awards and Matching Grant Program › Section III-1709 - Regional Awards ("Tier 1")

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Regional awards shall be in an amount
				appropriated by the Louisiana Legislature to this program and shall be
				allocated to the eight regions of this state in accordance with the map to be
				provided by LED. The regions will closely approximate the regions of the state
				presently served by LED regional representatives. Subject to Subsection E
				below, each region shall receive such portion of the available amount in
				accordance with its percentage of population of the state as established by the
				most recent census of the state. The secretary of LED shall determine the
				association of the EDOs for each region with which the department will enter
				into a CEA through which deliverables reflective of the goals and objectives of
				this program shall be established. The EDO identified by the regional
				association and approved by LED as the fiduciary agent for the region shall be
				responsible for coordination within the region to provide for the delivery of
				certain administrative documents. The costs related to the production of these
				documents are to be paid for using funds provided by Louisiana Economic
				Development (LED).
B. Each region
				shall produce the following core deliverables as a minimum. A regional business
				retention and expansion program in coordination with the statewide business
				retention and expansion program designed and implemented by LED, an inventory
				of industrial/commercial buildings, an inventory of industrial/commercial
				building sites, an inventory of industrial parks with available building sites,
				a comprehensive existing business and industry report (regional overview, major
				employers, etc.), a comprehensive feature attraction report, a comprehensive
				new infrastructure report, comprehensive labor information, and a regional
				business development plan as described in §1709. C LED, at its sole
				discretion, may also require additional deliverables from any region. The
				balance of regional funds available after the production of required core
				deliverables shall be spent based on a written plan submitted to and approved
				by LED. This plan will be approved by the issuance and execution of a
				cooperative endeavor agreement which will be drafted by LED after submission of
				a regional award application.
C. A
				forward looking regional business development plan that lists regional business
				development goals and objectives and that contains the following components at
				a minimum:
1. target industry
				sectors;
2. a marketing plan that
				will accomplish outreach to selected target industry sectors; and
3. a plan to secure local and regional
				funding support for the regional business development effort.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 17 - Regional Awards and Matching Grant Program › Section III-1711 - Matching Grant Awards ("Tier 2")

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A. The remainder of funds available shall be
				for matching grant awards (Tier 2). Any eligible EDO or a combination of
				eligible EDOs may apply to LED for a matching grant award which shall include
				deliverables, goals and objectives for the marketing and promotion of business
				and industrial development or for programs designed to increase or enhance
				local, regional or statewide economic development consistent with regional and
				statewide strategic marketing for such development. Matching grant awards
				applications demonstrating the use or development of new or innovative programs
				for the marketing and promotion of business and industrial development shall be
				given a preference in determining suitability for matching grant awards.
1. Each EDO submitting an application for
				matching grant awards funding must inform the organization administering their
				regional award of the existence of the application for matching grant awards
				funding. Program rules shall not vest any regional EDO with the right to
				interfere with or prevent an eligible applicant from submitting a matching
				grant awards application or grant the regional EDO the power to deny the
				matching grant award application.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1901 - Preamble and Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program is vital to support the State's
				commitment to the development of strategies and initiatives for the
				entertainment industry, and the state's long-term goals in its Master Plan for
				Economic Development for the State of Louisiana.
B. The purpose of the program is to enable
				the development of and provide customized workforce training programs for
				eligible entities interested in applying for funds that will be utilized for
				entertainment workforce training.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:104, 36:108,
				  51:2312,
				  and
				  51:2331 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1903 - Definitions

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Applicant
-the entity or training provider
				  requesting a training award from LED and LEDC under this program.
Award
-funding approved under this program
				  for eligible training activities.
Award Agreement
-that agreement or contract
				  hereinafter referred to between the training provider, LEDC and LED, through
				  which, by cooperative endeavor agreement or otherwise, the parties set forth
				  the amount of the award, the terms, conditions and performance objectives of
				  the award provided pursuant to these rules.
Contract
-a legally enforceable Award
				  Agreement between LEDC, LED and the successful applicant governing the terms
				  and the conditions of the training award.
LED-
Louisiana Department of Economic
				  Development.
LEDC-
Louisiana Economic Development
				  Corporation
OEID
-Office of Entertainment Industry
				  Development
Program
-the Entertainment Workforce Training
				  Award Program.
Secretary
-Secretary of the Department of
				  Economic Development, who is, by law, also the president of the Louisiana
				  Economic Development Corporation.
Training Provider
-the entity or applicant
				  undertaking the workforce training project.
WFD
-Office of Workforce Development
Workforce Training Program
-a program
				  related to the short-term employment needs of the entertainment industry.
				  Examples of workforce training programs which may be deemed unrelated include,
				  but are not limited to; credit courses at post-secondary education
				  institutions.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:104, 36:108,
				  51:2312,
				  and 51:231, et seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1905 - General Principles

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				following general principles will direct the administration of the
				Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program.
1. LEDC shall serve as the single review
				board for this Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program, which is to be
				administered by LED, through OEID and WFD.
2. Training awards are not to be construed as
				an entitlement for companies located or locating in Louisiana; and such awards
				shall be subject to the discretion of LED.
3. LED shall negotiate with each company
				seeking an award, based on the individual merits of each project.
4. Contracts for awards shall contain
				"clawback" (or refund) provisions to protect the state in the event of a
				default.
5. Award funds shall be
				utilized for the approved training project only.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1907 - Program Descriptions

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A.
				This program provides training assistance to enhance the quantity and quality
				of individuals who possess sufficient skills to perform jobs in the
				entertainment industry. The training to be funded may include, but is not
				limited to:
1. film -lighting: hair and
				make-up,: grip: electric; set construction; camera; post visual editing; post
				sound editing; post visual effects; digital animation;
2. sound-scoring; engineering;
3. live performance-staging; lighting; sound;
				rigging; carpentry; wardrobe; special effects; and
4. digital media-programming;
				animation/computer generated imagery; interactive animation.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1909 - Eligibility

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. An eligible
				applicant is a training provider that seeks customized training services to
				provide training in an entertainment sector.
B. Persons to be trained must be residents of
				Louisiana.
C. A training provider
				shall be considered ineligible for this program if it has pending or
				outstanding claims or liabilities relative to its failure or inability to pay
				its obligations; including state or federal taxes, or bankruptcy proceedings,
				or if it has pending, at the federal, state, or local level, any proceeding
				concerning denial or revocation of a necessary license or permit, or if the
				company has a previous contract with LED in which the company is in default
				and/or is not in compliance.
D.
				Training providers must be in full compliance with all state and federal
				laws.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:104, 36:108,
				  51:2312,
				  and
				  51:2331 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1911 - Criteria

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A. LED will
				consider various factors when determining which proposals will be funded. Among
				the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests
				are the following;
1. needs of the
				entertainment industry;
2. training
				cost per student;
3. the number of
				students to be trained;
4. evidence
				of a method of job placement;
5.
				evidence of need; and
6. evidence
				of likely success of project.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1913 - Application Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. LED
				will provide a standard application form which applicants will be required to
				use to apply for assistance under this program. The application form will
				contain, but not be limited to, detailed descriptions of the following:
1. justification of need;
2. the training provider's overall training
				plan, including a summary of the types and amounts of training to be provided
				and a description of how the training provider determined its need for
				training;
3. a preliminary budget,
				including but not limited to, proposed trainer salaries; and
4. any additional information LED may
				require.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1915 - Submission and Review Procedure

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A. Applicants must submit their completed
				application to LED Submitted applications will be reviewed and evaluated by LED
				staff. Further input may be required from the applicant in order to;
1. evaluate the importance of the proposed
				training;
2. identify the
				availability of existing training programs which could be adapted to meet the
				training provider's needs;
3.
				verify that the training provider will continue to operate during the period of
				the contract; and
4. determine if
				the training provider's training plan is cost effective.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1917 - General Award Provisions

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A.
				Award Agreement
1. A written award agreement,
				contract or cooperative endeavor agreement will be executed between LEDC and
				the successful applicant training provider. The contract will specify the
				performance objectives expected of the training provider and the compliance
				requirements to be enforced in exchange for state assistance, including, but
				not limited to, the time required for job training
2. LEDC will disburse funds to the training
				provider as provided by the award agreement or contract.
3. LED will oversee the progress of the
				training and reimburse the training provider on the basis of the cost reports
				and supporting documentation certifying the amount expended by the training
				provider for the training for which reimbursement is sought. Submitted on a
				form provided by LED. LED may request the training provider at any time and
				from time to time to submit additional or supporting information.
4. Funds may be used for workforce training
				programs extending up to six months in duration.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 19 - Entertainment Workforce Training Award Program › Section III-1919 - Contract Monitoring

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A. All
				monitoring will be done by LED.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:104, 36:108,
				  51:2312,
				  and
				  51:2331 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2101 - Preamble and Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				  Workforce development and job training is vital to support the state's
				  commitment to the development of strategies and initiatives for the
				  entertainment industry, and the state's long-term goal of achieving an
				  independent, self-supporting entertainment industry.
B. The purpose of the program is to support
				  entertainment industry workforce development and education with appropriate
				  curriculum and equipment by approved training providers and educational
				  institutions as a means of improving the competitiveness and productivity of
				  Louisiana's entertainment industry workforce.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2103 - Definitions

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Applicant
-the entity or training provider
					 requesting an award from LED under this program.
Award
-funding approved under this program
					 for eligible equipment, technology or training activities.
Award Agreement
-that agreement or contract
					 hereinafter referred to between the training provider and LED, through which,
					 by cooperative endeavor agreement or otherwise, the parties set forth the
					 amount of the award, the terms, conditions and performance objectives of the
					 award provided pursuant to these rules.
LED
-Louisiana Department of Economic
					 Development, or their designee, including any third party administrator engaged
					 by LED.
OEID
-Office of Entertainment Industry
					 Development.
Program
-the Education Development Grant
					 Program.
Secretary
-Secretary of the Department of
					 Economic Development, or designee.
Training Provider
-the entity or applicant
					 undertaking the approved project.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2105 - General Principles

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  following general principles will direct the administration of the program.
1. Awards are not to be construed as an
				  entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to
				  determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the
				  criteria for the award, and in all such circumstances, the exercise of that
				  discretion shall be deemed to be a final determination of the applicants' award
				  status.
2. Award amounts may vary
				  at the discretion of LED, with a minimum of $5,000 up to a maximum of $250,000
				  per applicant, per year.
3. LED
				  shall negotiate with each applicant seeking an award based on the individual
				  merits of each project.
4.
				  Contracts for awards shall contain "clawback" (or refund) provisions to protect
				  the state in the event of a default.
5. Award funds shall be used for the approved
				  project only.
6. Awards may be
				  administered by LED through OEID, or LED may use funds to contract with a third
				  party administrator to undertake such activities.
7. Applications will be accepted on a year
				  round basis, subject to availability of funding in any given year, or as
				  otherwise determined by LED.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2107 - Program Descriptions

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A.
				  This program provides two types of assistance:
1. technology or equipment funding for
				  approved training providers, related to entertainment industry training, as
				  approved by LED. The funding may include but not be limited to:
a. replacement or upgraded equipment to
				  replace existing equipment that has exceeded its useful life, which goes beyond
				  replacing basic technology or performing incremental upgrades;
b. new technology or equipment, including the
				  following by example: apps, cloud-based software, or technology now known or
				  hereafter developed, or as otherwise approved by LED; and
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2109 - Eligibility

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A. An eligible
				  applicant is an accredited Louisiana higher education institution, or
				  customized training provider in the areas of arts, media and entertainment,
				  with a proven track record of offering career oriented programs, as approved by
				  LED.
B. Applicants must demonstrate
				  a track record of successful organization and operations that have been in
				  effect for at least two years. Start-up companies or training providers with
				  less than two years of documented program history or performance shall be
				  ineligible for this program, unless evidence of funding can be provided from
				  established arts and entertainment organizations, as approved by LED.
C. A training provider shall be considered
				  ineligible for this program if it has pending or outstanding claims or
				  liabilities relative to its failure or inability to pay its obligations;
				  including state or federal taxes, or bankruptcy proceedings, or if it has
				  pending, at the federal, state, or local level, any proceeding concerning
				  denial or revocation of a necessary license or permit, or if the company has a
				  previous contract with LED in which the company is in default and/or is not in
				  compliance.
D. Training providers
				  must be in full compliance with all state and federal laws.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2111 - Criteria

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. LED will
				  consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among
				  the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests
				  are the following:
1. needs of the
				  entertainment industry;
2. unique
				  or innovative nature of the proposed project;
3. training or equipment cost per
				  student;
4. the number of students
				  to be trained;
5. evidence of a
				  method of job placement;
6.
				  evidence of need;
7. availability
				  of other federal, state, local or private funding programs for the
				  project;
8. the terms of the
				  "clawback" (or refund) provisions, in the event of a default;
9. evidence of likely success of
				  project;
10. availability of
				  funding; and
11. best interest of
				  the state.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2113 - Application Procedure

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A. The
				  applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, which may be in letter form or
				  in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which shall contain,
				  but not be limited to the following:
1. an
				  overview of the training provider institution, its history, and the business
				  climate in which it operates;
2. a
				  preliminary budget, overall description of the proposed project, and specific
				  breakdown of costs for equipment to be purchased, or training programs to be
				  provided, as applicable;
3.
				  information evidencing eligibility;
4. an articulation of any relevant factors in
				  §2111; and
5. any additional
				  information required to make a determination of qualification.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter A - Education Development Grant Programs › Section III-2115 - General Award Provisions

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A. In
				  the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be
				  appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of
				  the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the
				  Constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana and with these rules.
1. The award agreement will specify the
				  amount of the award, the terms and conditions of the award, the performance
				  objectives expected of the applicant and the compliance requirements in
				  exchange for the award. Under the agreement, LED or its designated third party
				  administrator will oversee the progress of the project.
2. Eligible training costs are limited to the
				  scope of the approved project only and may include the following, on an
				  individual, negotiated basis: instruction costs, wages for trainers and
				  training coordinators, materials and supplies costs, and other justifiable
				  costs when necessary for training, such as equipment or software.
3. Project costs ineligible for award funds
				  include, but are not limited to: trainee wages and fringe benefits, employee
				  handbooks, food and refreshments, costs associated with infrastructure upgrades
				  or renovation of office space necessary to accommodate new equipment or
				  technology, or any other costs LED determines to be ineligible.
4. Award funds will be disbursed to the
				  applicant on an as-needed reimbursement basis following submission of required
				  documentation to LED or its third party administrator, sufficient to
				  demonstrate compliance, as set forth in the award agreement between the
				  parties.
5. In the event a party to
				  the award agreement fails to meet its performance objectives as specified in
				  its award agreement with LED, LED shall retain the rights to withhold award
				  funds, modify the terms and conditions of the award, and to reclaim disbursed
				  funds from the applicant in an amount commensurate with the scope of the unmet
				  performance objectives and the foregone benefits to the state, as determined by
				  LED.
6. In the event an applicant
				  knowingly files a false statement in its application or in subsequent
				  compliance documentation, the applicant may be guilty of the offense of filing
				  false public records, and may be subject to the penalty provided in
				  R.S.
				  14:133.
7. LED shall retain the right, for itself,
				  for the Legislative Auditor, and for the Division of Administration, to require
				  and/or conduct financial and performance audits of a project, including all
				  relevant documents of the applicant.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2125 - Preamble and Purpose

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A.
				  Film festivals, fellowships, filmmaking labs, and other entertainment
				  initiatives designed to champion indigenous filmmaking talent provide vital
				  opportunities for new and aspiring filmmakers to showcase their work and
				  receive feedback, and support the state's long-term goal of achieving an
				  independent, self-supporting filmmaking industry.
B. The purpose of the program is to support
				  filmmakers statewide by providing matching funds to existing arts and film
				  organizations with film festivals, film grant programs, fellowships, filmmaking
				  labs, and other entertainment initiatives designed to champion indigenous
				  filmmaking talent as approved by LED, as a means of ensuring a high-quality
				  filmmaker matching grant program.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2127 - Definitions

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Applicant
-the arts or film organization
					 requesting a matching award from LED under this program.
Award
-funding approved under this program
					 for eligible matching funds.
Award Agreement
-that agreement or contract
					 hereinafter referred to between the training provider and LED, through which,
					 by cooperative endeavor agreement or otherwise, the parties set forth the
					 amount of the award, the terms, conditions and performance objectives of the
					 award provided pursuant to these rules.
LED
-Louisiana Department of Economic
					 Development, or their designee, including any third party administrator engaged
					 by LED.
OEID
-Office of Entertainment Industry
					 Development.
Program
-the Education Development Grant
					 Program.
Secretary
-Secretary of the Department of
					 Economic Development, or designee.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2129 - General Principles

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				  following general principles will direct the administration of the program.
1. Awards are not to be construed as an
				  entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to
				  determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the
				  criteria for the award, and in all such circumstances, the exercise of that
				  discretion shall be deemed to be a final determination of the applicants' award
				  status.
2. Award amounts may vary
				  at the discretion of LED, up to a maximum of $100,000 per applicant, per
				  year.
3. LED shall negotiate with
				  each applicant seeking an award based on the individual merits of each
				  project.
4. Contracts for awards
				  shall contain "clawback" (or refund) provisions to protect the state in the
				  event of a default.
5. Award funds
				  shall be used for the approved project only.
6. Awards may be administered by LED through
				  OEID, or LED may use funds to contract with a third party administrator to
				  undertake such activities.
7.
				  Applications will be accepted on a year round basis, subject to availability of
				  funding in any given year, or as otherwise determined by LED.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2131 - Eligibility

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A. An eligible
				  applicant is a non-profit arts or film organization approved by LED, with a
				  proven track record of organizing film festivals, film grant programs,
				  fellowships, filmmaking labs, or other entertainment initiatives designed to
				  champion indigenous filmmaking talent as approved by LED.
B. Applicants must demonstrate a track record
				  of successful organization and operations that have been in effect for at least
				  two years. Start-up companies or training providers with less than two years of
				  documented program history or performance shall be ineligible for this program,
				  unless evidence of funding can be provided from established arts, film or
				  entertainment organizations, as approved by LED
C. An applicant shall be considered
				  ineligible for this program if it has pending or outstanding claims or
				  liabilities relative to its failure or inability to pay its obligations;
				  including state or federal taxes, or bankruptcy proceedings, or if it has
				  pending, at the federal, state, or local level, any proceeding concerning
				  denial or revocation of a necessary license or permit, or if the company has a
				  previous contract with LED in which the company is in default and/or is not in
				  compliance.
D. Applicants must be
				  in full compliance with all state and federal laws.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 47:6007.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2133 - Criteria

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A. LED will
				  consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among
				  the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests
				  are the following:
1. needs of the
				  entertainment industry;
2.
				  disbursement of funding statewide;
3. unique or innovative nature of the
				  proposed project;
4. availability
				  of other federal, state, local or private funding programs for the
				  project;
5. the terms of the
				  "clawback" (or refund) provisions, in the event of a default;
6. evidence of likely success of
				  project;
7. availability of
				  funding; and
8. best interest of
				  the state.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2135 - Application Procedure

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A. The
				  applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, or if a third party
				  administrator has been engaged, as otherwise directed by LED, which may be in
				  letter form or in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which
				  shall contain, but not be limited to the following:
1. an overview of the arts organization, its
				  history, and the business climate in which it operates;
2. a preliminary budget, overall description
				  of the proposed film initiative, and funding to be provided;
3. information evidencing
				  eligibility;
4. an articulation of
				  any relevant factors in §2133; and
5. any additional information required to
				  make a determination of qualification.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part III - Financial Assistance Programs › Chapter 21 - Louisiana Entertainment Development Fund › Subchapter B - Louisiana Filmmaker Matching Grants › Section III-2137 - General Award Provisions

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A. In
				  the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be
				  appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of
				  the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the
				  Constitution and laws of the state of Louisiana and with these rules.
1. The award agreement will specify the
				  amount of the award, the terms and conditions of the award, the performance
				  objectives expected of the applicant and the compliance requirements in
				  exchange for the award. Under the agreement, LED or its designated third party
				  administrator will oversee the progress of the project.
2. Award funds will be disbursed to the
				  applicant on an as-needed reimbursement basis following submission of required
				  documentation to LED or its third party administrator, sufficient to
				  demonstrate compliance, as set forth in the award agreement between the
				  parties.
3. In the event a party to
				  the award agreement fails to meet its performance objectives as specified in
				  its award agreement with LED, LED shall retain the rights to withhold award
				  funds, modify the terms and conditions of the award, and to reclaim disbursed
				  funds from the applicant in an amount commensurate with the scope of the unmet
				  performance objectives and the foregone benefits to the state, as determined by
				  LED.
4. In the event an applicant
				  knowingly files a false statement in its application or in subsequent
				  compliance documentation, the applicant may be guilty of the offense of filing
				  false public records, and may be subject to the penalty provided in
				  R.S.
				  14:133.
5. LED shall retain the right, for itself,
				  for the Legislative Auditor, and for the Division of Administration, to require
				  and/or conduct financial and performance audits of a project, including all
				  relevant documents of the applicant.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-101 - Philosophy

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A. The Department
				of Economic Development is totally committed to deterring substance abuse or
				use which imperils the health and well-being of our employees and the citizens
				of this state. To accomplish this, DED hereby adopts these Substance Abuse and
				Drug-Free Workplace rules which will enhance the safety and welfare of our
				employees, increase overall productivity and the quality of our service to the
				public, preserve property and equipment, promote public safety, reduce
				absenteeism and job-related accidents which, in turn, will improve the image
				and reputation of our department and employees.
B. DED's philosophy is consistent with the
				state of Louisiana's long-standing commitment to establishing a drug-free
				workplace. To deter the use of illegal drugs by employees of the state of
				Louisiana, the Louisiana Legislature enacted laws which provide for the
				creation and implementation of drug testing programs for state employees.
				Further, the governor of the state of Louisiana issued Executive Order MJF
				98-38 providing for the promulgation, by executive agencies, of written
				policies mandating drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees
				and prospective appointees in accordance with
				R.S.
				49:1001 et seq. This department fully
				supports these actions and is committed to a drug-free workplace.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  49:1015 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-103 - Applicability

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A. These rules
				apply to all employees and appointees of this department, as well as potential
				employees, potential appointees (excluding appointed members of boards and
				commissions and individuals providing service to this department through a
				contract with a third party employer, i.e., temporary agency employees), and
				all other persons having an employment relationship with the department,
				whether classified, unclassified, student employees, student interns,
				full-time, part-time or temporary [hereinafter "employee(s)" unless otherwise
				noted].
B. These rules do not apply
				to the Louisiana Racing Commission which will amend its current rules to
				include the provisions set forth in Executive Order 98-38.
C. Following a job offer, potential employees
				and potential appointees will be required to submit to pre-employment drug
				testing. All employees are subject to post-accident/incident, reasonable
				suspicion and return-to-duty/rehabilitation monitoring drug and alcohol
				testing. Employees who occupy safety-sensitive positions and applicants who
				apply for safety-sensitive positions are subject to both random and
				pre-selection drug and alcohol testing. Finally, prior to being reassigned,
				temporarily detailed, promoted or demoted to a safety-sensitive position, an
				employee is required to undergo drug and alcohol testing. A list of the
				safety-sensitive positions within this department is attached as §121, Appendix
				A.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  49:1015 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-105 - Requirements

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A. To maintain a
				safe and productive work environment, all DED employees are required to:
1. report for duty in the physical and
				emotional condition which maximizes his/her ability to perform assigned tasks
				in a competent and safe manner;
2.
				promptly and cooperatively submit to drug/alcohol testing when required by a
				supervisor or appointing authority;
3. notify a supervisor on the first scheduled
				workday following any arrest or conviction for DWI, drug or drug-related
				offense which occurs on or off-duty.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-111 - Alcohol Testing Procedures

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A.
				Evidential Breath Testing Devices (EBT) approved by the National Highway
				Traffic Safety Administration will be used by certified Breath Alcohol
				Technicians to determine the presence of alcohol in the employee's
				system.
B. The employee will be
				advised of the results of the breath screening test. No further testing will be
				required if the test results are negative. If the screening test is positive
				for the presence of alcohol, a confirmation test will be performed within 20
				minutes, but not less than 15 minutes of completion of the screening test. If
				the confirmatory test indicates a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 percent
				or more by weight based upon grams of alcohol per 100 cubic centimeters of
				blood, the results will be reported as positive to DED's designated
				representative.
C. An employee
				occupying a safety-sensitive position will be immediately removed from
				performing safety-sensitive functions in the event of a positive alcohol
				test.
D. Positive test results will
				also be reported to the appointing authority whenever an employee refuses to
				complete or sign the breath alcohol confirmation testing form, provide breath
				or an adequate amount of breath (excluding medical inability), or fails to
				cooperate with the testing procedure in any way that prevents completion of the
				test.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  49:1015 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-113 - Enforcement

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A. The use of
				illegal drugs, unauthorized alcohol and other controlled or unauthorized
				substances will not be tolerated. Substance abuse endangers the health and
				well-being of our employees, prevents quality service to the public and is
				inconsistent with this department's mission. While the department's position is
				firm, we will resolve any reasonable doubt regarding the testing procedure or
				results in the employee's favor.
B.
				Disciplinary action will be taken after a complete and thorough review of the
				applicable data in accordance with Chapter 12 of the Civil Service rules.
				Employees will be provided pre-deprivation notice and a meaningful opportunity
				to respond prior to the imposition of disciplinary action.
C. Penalty for a First Positive Test. A first
				positive test (drug or alcohol) will result in disciplinary action up to and
				including the possibility of termination. Factors to be considered in
				determining the appropriate sanction include, but are not limited to, the
				employee's work history, length of service, current job performance and the
				existence of prior disciplinary action. At a minimum, the first-time offender
				will remain off from work at least 30 calendar days. For any such period, the
				first 10 workdays will be a suspension, without pay. For the remaining 20 days,
				the employee will be permitted to use annual, sick or compensatory leave, if
				available. During this 30-day period, the employee shall obtain a substance
				abuse evaluation and commence any recommended rehabilitative treatment. Refusal
				to participate in the evaluation/treatment process, at the employee's expense,
				will result in termination.
D.
				Termination will be the recommended penalty for the following violations:
1. second positive drug test result or
				confirmed blood alcohol level above the applicable thresholds;
2. refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol
				test;
3. failure to cooperate in
				any way which prevents the completion of a drug or alcohol test;
4. submission of an adulterated or substitute
				sample for testing;
5. buying,
				selling, dispensing, distributing or possessing unauthorized alcohol or any
				illegal or unauthorized substance while on duty, in a state vehicle or on
				DED/state premises; and
6.
				operating a state vehicle or personal vehicle while on duty under the influence
				of drugs or alcohol where testing administered by an authorized official
				confirms a violation of these rules.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-115 - Confidentiality/Employee Rights

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A. All
				drug and alcohol testing results and records (including all information,
				interviews, reports and statements) are considered confidential communications,
				pursuant to
				R.S.
				49:1012, and may not be used or received in
				evidence, obtained in discovery, or disclosed in any public or private
				proceeding, except in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding or civil
				litigation where drug use by the tested individual is relevant. Exceptions to
				these confidentiality provisions are limited to:
1. written employee consent;
2. federal agencies when licensure or
				certification actions are required;
3. to a decision-maker in arbitration,
				litigation or administrative proceedings arising from a positive drug
				test;
4. and as otherwise required
				by law.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT › Part V - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program › Section V-117 - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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A. Early recognition and treatment of drug
				abuse or dependency are essential to successful rehabilitation. Employees
				experiencing a substance abuse problem are encouraged to seek assistance from
				the department's EAP coordinator within the human resources division. Any such
				involvement will be held in strict confidence, but employees should know that
				supervisors and appointing authorities (who need to know) will be kept abreast
				of the employee's treatment and leave needs.
B. Employees referred to the EAP coordinator
				by supervisory personnel or who, as a condition of continued employment,
				participate in a substance abuse rehabilitation program will be subject to the
				return-to-duty/rehabilitation monitoring testing set forth in these
				rules.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  49:1015 et
				  seq.