Chapter

Building Regulations

La. R.S. 40:1671— BUILDING REGULATIONS
La. R.S. 40:1672— Scaffolds, supports, or other mechanical contrivances
La. R.S. 40:1673— Safety rails for scaffolding or staging
La. R.S. 40:1674— Construction of scaffolds, etc., to bear certain weight; overcrowding or overloading
La. R.S. 40:1675— Inspection of scaffolding, etc.; notice of defects; reconstruction
La. R.S. 40:1676— Lower scaffolding for protection of workmen on working scaffold or staging
La. R.S. 40:1677— Intermediate support for joists; floor strength; railings for floor openings
La. R.S. 40:1678— Maximum floor load during construction; display of placards
La. R.S. 40:1679— Completion of flooring as building progresses
La. R.S. 40:1680— Enclosure of shafts or openings in buildings under construction
La. R.S. 40:1681— Placing of hoisting apparatus; floor re-enforcement
La. R.S. 40:1682— Communication system for mechanical elevating machines or hoisting apparatus used in construction work
La. R.S. 40:1683— Penalty
La. R.S. 40:1701— Safety bolts on certain windows; penalty for failure
La. R.S. 40:1711— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1712— Labeling required
La. R.S. 40:1713— Safety glazing materials required
La. R.S. 40:1714— Employees not covered
La. R.S. 40:1715— Penalty
La. R.S. 40:1721— Declaration of policy
La. R.S. 40:1722— Louisiana Building Code
La. R.S. 40:1723— Administration; exception
La. R.S. 40:1724— Building permits and occupancy permits
La. R.S. 40:1725— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1726— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1727— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1728— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1728.1— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1729— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1730— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1730.1— Repealed by Acts 2005, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 12, §3, eff. Nov. 29, 2005.
La. R.S. 40:1730.21— Public policy for state uniform construction code
La. R.S. 40:1730.21.1— State preemption of natural gas utility service
La. R.S. 40:1730.22— Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council; membership; function of council; meeting requirements; immunity
La. R.S. 40:1730.22.1— Repealed
La. R.S. 40:1730.23— Enforcement of building codes by municipalities and parishes
La. R.S. 40:1730.24— Agreements with other governmental entities for provision of services; private agreements
La. R.S. 40:1730.25— Appointment of building official or contractual arrangement for such services; affidavit for exemption
La. R.S. 40:1730.26— Adoption and promulgation of certain building codes and standards as State Uniform Construction Code; procedures
La. R.S. 40:1730.27— Adoption and enforcement of emergency wind and flood mitigation requirements
La. R.S. 40:1730.28— Mandatory adoption of certain nationally recognized codes and standards as the state uniform construction code; adoption by reference
La. R.S. 40:1730.28.1— Mandatory adoption of plumbing provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date
La. R.S. 40:1730.28.2— State Uniform Construction Code; requirements and prohibitions
La. R.S. 40:1730.28.3— Authority of the Louisiana Department of Health
La. R.S. 40:1730.28.4— Energy Code Commission: members; purpose; procedure; termination
La. R.S. 40:1730.28.5— Mandatory adoption of the energy code provisions of certain nationally recognized codes and standards; amendments; effective date
La. R.S. 40:1730.29— Regulation of construction or improvement of industrial facilities
La. R.S. 40:1730.30— Regulation of construction or improvement of farm, recreational, and residential accessory structures; authority to issue building permits
La. R.S. 40:1730.31— Mandamus and injunctive relief for violation of code or regulation; penalties
La. R.S. 40:1730.32— Imposition of fees
La. R.S. 40:1730.33— Codes applicable to building inspections
La. R.S. 40:1730.34— Responsibility of Louisiana State Construction Code Council for registration of building codes enforcement officers; record of hearings and proceedings; register of applications for certificates of registration
La. R.S. 40:1730.35— Application and issuance of certificates of registration; provisional certificates of registration; registration
La. R.S. 40:1730.36— Registration required to practice as code enforcement officer; violations; penalty
La. R.S. 40:1730.37— Injunction to restrain person from violating this Part
La. R.S. 40:1730.38— Duration of certificates; renewal; continuing education requirements; funding
La. R.S. 40:1730.39— Powers of state fire marshal
La. R.S. 40:1730.40— Municipalities and parishes; home rule charter
La. R.S. 40:1730.40.1— Plumbing provisions of or adopted pursuant to this Part; court orders or consent decrees
La. R.S. 40:1730.40.2— Plumbing provisions; manufactured housing
La. R.S. 40:1730.41— Short title
La. R.S. 40:1730.42— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1730.43— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:1730.44— Scope of State Building Energy Conservation Code
La. R.S. 40:1730.45— Adoption of State Building Energy Conservation Code; enforcement; rules
La. R.S. 40:1730.46— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 635, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1730.47— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 635, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1730.48— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 635, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1730.49— Louisiana major facility project; energy efficiency and conservation; requirements
La. R.S. 40:1730.51— Title
La. R.S. 40:1730.52— Legislative findings
La. R.S. 40:1730.53— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1730.54— Rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:1730.55— Third-party providers
La. R.S. 40:1730.56— Standards
La. R.S. 40:1730.57— Building code enforcement; municipality or parish
La. R.S. 40:1730.58— Building code amendments
La. R.S. 40:1730.59— Design review
La. R.S. 40:1730.60— Approval of design
La. R.S. 40:1730.61— Equivalent methods of compliance
La. R.S. 40:1730.62— Inspections
La. R.S. 40:1730.63— Decals or insignia
La. R.S. 40:1730.64— Reciprocity
La. R.S. 40:1730.65— Local government authority
La. R.S. 40:1730.66— State fire marshal; state health officer; authority
La. R.S. 40:1730.67— Fees
La. R.S. 40:1730.68— Industrialized Building Program Dedicated Fund Account; distribution
La. R.S. 40:1730.71— Installation of modular housing
La. R.S. 40:1731— Purposes
La. R.S. 40:1732— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1733— ADA Standards
La. R.S. 40:1734— Accessibility features required of new public buildings or facilities; private buildings or facilities; dwelling units; courthouses
La. R.S. 40:1735— Public buildings or facilities or private buildings or facilities to display signs
La. R.S. 40:1736— Obstruction of common or emergency exits prohibited; standards of accessibility; penalty
La. R.S. 40:1737— Violations; enforcement by fire marshal
La. R.S. 40:1738— Review of plans and specifications before construction begins
La. R.S. 40:1739— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 398, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1740— Enforcement of Part
La. R.S. 40:1741— Educational program by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services and fire marshal
La. R.S. 40:1742— Parking spaces for certain persons with disabilities
La. R.S. 40:1742.1— Additional fine for enforcement of accessible parking regulations
La. R.S. 40:1742.2— Local variances in accessible parking restrictions
La. R.S. 40:1743— Penalties
La. R.S. 40:1744— Compliance with ADA
La. R.S. 40:1745— Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 880, 2.
La. R.S. 40:1746— Repealed by Acts 1995, No. 880, 2.
La. R.S. 40:1748— Access to government services
La. R.S. 40:1749— Access to restrooms
La. R.S. 40:1749.1— Asbestos and hazardous component materials detection program established; finding and purpose; rules; duties and responsibilities; definitions; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:1749.11— Short title; purpose
La. R.S. 40:1749.12— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1749.13— Excavation and demolition; prohibitions
La. R.S. 40:1749.14— Regional notification center
La. R.S. 40:1749.15— Emergency excavation; notice required; penalty
La. R.S. 40:1749.16— Precautions to avoid damage
La. R.S. 40:1749.17— Excavation or demolition; repair of damage
La. R.S. 40:1749.18— Certification of a regional notification center by Department of Public Safety and Corrections
La. R.S. 40:1749.19— Voluntary participation by incorporated municipalities and parish governments
La. R.S. 40:1749.20— Violations; penalties
La. R.S. 40:1749.21— Miscellaneous provisions
La. R.S. 40:1749.22— Preemption
La. R.S. 40:1749.23— Enforcement and adjudication; administration; levy of civil penalties
La. R.S. 40:1749.24— Collection and distribution of fines or civil penalties; Underground Damages Prevention Fund
La. R.S. 40:1749.25— Department of Transportation and Development; compliance
La. R.S. 40:1749.26— Public work projects
La. R.S. 40:1749.27— Enforcement for the prevention of damage to pipelines; authority of the commmissioner; administration; violations; penalties; disposition of monies.
La. R.S. 40:1751— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1752— Manufacture, transfer, or possession of machine guns unlawful; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:1753— Repealed
La. R.S. 40:1754— Repealed
La. R.S. 40:1755— Penalty
La. R.S. 40:1781— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1782— Exemptions from Part
La. R.S. 40:1783— Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 398, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1784— Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 398, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1785— Possession or dealing in unregistered or illegally transferred weapons
La. R.S. 40:1786— Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 398, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1787— Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 398, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1788— Identification with number or other mark; obliteration or alteration of number or mark
La. R.S. 40:1789— Records of importers, manufacturers, or dealers
La. R.S. 40:1790— Rules and regulations; importation of firearms
La. R.S. 40:1791— Penalty
La. R.S. 40:1792— Possession of unidentifiable firearm; particular penalties; identification of source of firearm
La. R.S. 40:1796— Preemption of state law
La. R.S. 40:1797— Law enforcement officers; possession of a firearm in courtroom; prohibition
La. R.S. 40:1798— Firearms; disposal by law enforcement agencies
La. R.S. 40:1799— Preemption of state law; liability of manufacturer, trade association, or dealer of firearms and ammunition
La. R.S. 40:1800— Firearms; hold agreements; limitation of liability
La. R.S. 40:1801— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 130, §1.
La. R.S. 40:1802— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 130, §1.
La. R.S. 40:1803— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 130, §1.
La. R.S. 40:1804— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 130, §1.
La. R.S. 40:1810— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1811— Prohibitions
La. R.S. 40:1812— Exemptions
La. R.S. 40:1841— Creation of commission; domicile; membership; terms; officers of commission
La. R.S. 40:1842— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1843— Compensation of members
La. R.S. 40:1844— Meetings
La. R.S. 40:1845— Director; other personnel; salaries
La. R.S. 40:1846— Rules and regulations of commission; exceptions; reporting; data sharing; permit requirements; penalties; liability; state of emergency or disaster
La. R.S. 40:1846.1— Powers of investigation; penalties; civil liability
La. R.S. 40:1847— Permits; bonds; insurance; reciprocal agreements
La. R.S. 40:1847.1— Permits; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:1848— Revocation of permits
La. R.S. 40:1849— Permit fees; minimum; maximum; transport registration fees; personnel qualification fees; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission Rainy Day Dedicated Fund Account
La. R.S. 40:1850— Penalties
La. R.S. 40:1851— Assessment
La. R.S. 40:1851.1— Propane education and research monies
La. R.S. 40:1852— Regulations
La. R.S. 40:1853— Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 433, §2.
La. R.S. 40:1853.1— Access to automatic fuel dispensing device; safety requirement
La. R.S. 40:1891— Application of Part
La. R.S. 40:1892— Malodorants required
La. R.S. 40:1893— Method of use and containers and equipment regulated
La. R.S. 40:1894— Enforcement of Part; rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:1895— Proposed orders, rules, or regulations
La. R.S. 40:1896— Violation, penalties
La. R.S. 40:1911— Citation of Part
La. R.S. 40:1912— Repealed by Acts 1972, No. 734, §10.
La. R.S. 40:1913— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:1914— Powers and duties of commission
La. R.S. 40:1915— Restrictions on sale of anhydrous ammonia; permit; bond; insurance
La. R.S. 40:1916— Permit fee; transport registration; personnel qualifications fee
La. R.S. 40:1917— Penalty
La. R.S. 40:2001— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2002— University Medical Center
La. R.S. 40:2002.1— Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
La. R.S. 40:2002.2— Washington-St. Tammany Regional Medical Center
La. R.S. 40:2002.3— Huey P. Long Medical Center
La. R.S. 40:2002.4— Villa Feliciana Medical Complex
La. R.S. 40:2002.5— Charity Hospital and Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans
La. R.S. 40:2002.6— Earl K. Long Medical Center
La. R.S. 40:2002.7— E. A. Conway Medical Center
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La. R.S. 40:2004.1— Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 680, 1
La. R.S. 40:2004.2— Contract for sewer service for Central Louisiana State Hospital
La. R.S. 40:2005— Hospital visitation
La. R.S. 40:2005.1— Visitation by members of clergy during a declared public health emergency
La. R.S. 40:2006— Fees; licenses; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2006.1— Fees for Medicare surveys
La. R.S. 40:2006.2— Expedited licensing process; fees
La. R.S. 40:2007— Health care providers; requirement of physical separation
La. R.S. 40:2007.1— Interruption of provision of health care services; executive order or proclamation of emergency or disaster; licensing
La. R.S. 40:2008— Out-of-state providers; prohibitions on licensure, survey
La. R.S. 40:2008.4— State agency for carrying out federal programs on alcoholism
La. R.S. 40:2008.10— Therapeutic group homes licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health; state central registry of child abuse and neglect; criminal background checks
La. R.S. 40:2009— Mandatory accreditation of facilities participating in the Medicaid Residential Treatment Option
La. R.S. 40:2009.1— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 522, §2, eff. June 16, 2022.
La. R.S. 40:2009.2— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2009.3— Licensing of nursing homes; applications; fees; disposition of fees
La. R.S. 40:2009.4— Standards prescribed
La. R.S. 40:2009.4.1— Supervised automatic sprinkler systems; requirements
La. R.S. 40:2009.5— Investigation; issuance of license
La. R.S. 40:2009.6— Denial, revocation, or nonrenewal of license; grounds
La. R.S. 40:2009.7— Notice of reasons for nonrenewal or revocation of license; review; hearing
La. R.S. 40:2009.8— Right of inspection by department; records; reports; confidentiality of inspection; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2009.9— Term of license; renewal fee; display; transfer
La. R.S. 40:2009.10— Department reports relating to recipients of public assistance
La. R.S. 40:2009.10.1— Immediate jeopardy violations in a licensed nursing home
La. R.S. 40:2009.11— Violations; penalties; notice; hearings; appeal; collection and distribution of fines
La. R.S. 40:2009.12— Sleeping potion, sedatives, or injections without prescription; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2009.13— Health care provider complaints; procedure; immunity
La. R.S. 40:2009.14— Procedure for investigation by the office; confidentiality of reports
La. R.S. 40:2009.15— Investigation report
La. R.S. 40:2009.16— Hearing
La. R.S. 40:2009.17— Retaliation by health care provider
La. R.S. 40:2009.18— Notification of the procedure
La. R.S. 40:2009.19— Notification of change
La. R.S. 40:2009.20— Duty to make complaints; penalty; immunity
La. R.S. 40:2009.21— Mandatory screening of nursing home medicaid patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities; implementation, review
La. R.S. 40:2009.22— Certification of nursing homes
La. R.S. 40:2009.23— Adoption of rules; denial of payments; fines; temporary management; alternate remedies
La. R.S. 40:2009.24— Alternative electrical power source required
La. R.S. 40:2009.25— Emergency preparedness plans for nursing homes; requirements; Nursing Home Emergency Preparedness Review Committee; rules and regulations
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La. R.S. 40:2009.41— Repealed by Acts 1985, No. 912, 2.
La. R.S. 40:2009.42— Disclosure of ownership of nursing homes; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2009.43— Culinary therapy authorized
La. R.S. 40:2009.44— Nursing home leave of absence days
La. R.S. 40:2009.45— Personal needs allowance
La. R.S. 40:2010— Itemized statement of billed services by hospitals
La. R.S. 40:2010.1— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2010.2— Establishment of the office of the ombudsman
La. R.S. 40:2010.3— Ombudsman; functions and responsibilities
La. R.S. 40:2010.4— Ombudsman; powers; prohibition of interference; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2010.5— Confidentiality of records; liability
La. R.S. 40:2010.6— Legislative intent
La. R.S. 40:2010.7— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2010.8— Residents' bill of rights
La. R.S. 40:2010.9— Civil enforcement
La. R.S. 40:2010.10— Provision of annual licensing survey results to all residents and potential residents of nursing homes
La. R.S. 40:2011— Immunization information; shingles; pneumonia
La. R.S. 40:2012— Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 680, 19
La. R.S. 40:2012.1— Admission of indigent patients
La. R.S. 40:2012.2— Admission of pay patients; disposition of proceeds
La. R.S. 40:2012.3— Transportation of indigent patients to hospital; expenses
La. R.S. 40:2013— Louisiana Department of Health as mental health and developmental disabilities authority
La. R.S. 40:2013.1— Mental health clinics; authority of physicians to render certain opinions
La. R.S. 40:2013.2— Appointment of chaplains; compensation
La. R.S. 40:2013.3— Superintendent to furnish report on patient's condition
La. R.S. 40:2013.4— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2013.5— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2013.6— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2013.20— Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 680, 26
La. R.S. 40:2013.21— Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 680, 3
La. R.S. 40:2013.40— To 2013.43 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 680, 3
La. R.S. 40:2013.50— To 2013.53 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 680, 3
La. R.S. 40:2013.54— Department sole agency for federal mental health programs
La. R.S. 40:2013.55— To 2013.58 Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 680, 38
La. R.S. 40:2013.71— Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 680, 3
La. R.S. 40:2013.80— To 2013.83 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 680, 3
La. R.S. 40:2014— Repealed by Acts 1977, No. 680, 47
La. R.S. 40:2014.1— Superintendents to furnish reports on patients
La. R.S. 40:2015— To 2015.8 Repealed by Acts 1964, No. 163, 11
La. R.S. 40:2016— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2017— Care of indigent or destitute sick persons; maintenance
La. R.S. 40:2017.1— Repealed by Acts 1964, No. 170, 10
La. R.S. 40:2017.2— Repealed by Acts 1989, No. 662, 8, eff. July 7, 1989.
La. R.S. 40:2017.3— Regulations fixing minimum standards
La. R.S. 40:2017.4— Additional hospitals; surveys and approval
La. R.S. 40:2017.5— Promotion of nurse education program
La. R.S. 40:2017.6— Acceptance of federal funds; notice of public hearing
La. R.S. 40:2017.7— Enforcement of rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2017.8— Administration of oaths and taking of testimony
La. R.S. 40:2017.9— Medicare; use of information obtained; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2017.10— Emergency medical services program; cooperation of other state departments
La. R.S. 40:2017.11— Fees for review of plans
La. R.S. 40:2017.12— Prepayment by hospitals of Medicaid settlement
La. R.S. 40:2018— Commission on Perinatal Care and Prevention of Infant Mortality; maternal and infant mortality studies; confidentiality; prohibited disclosure and discovery
La. R.S. 40:2018.1— Louisiana Commission on HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C Education, Prevention, and Treatment
La. R.S. 40:2018.2— Community-based AIDS education grants
La. R.S. 40:2018.3— Redesignated as R.S. 40:1125.1 by Acts 2022, No. 647, §4A.
La. R.S. 40:2018.4— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2018.5— Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Advisory Council creation; legislative findings; composition, purpose, and duties of the council; termination
La. R.S. 40:2018.6— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 659, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2018.7— Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Advisory Council; creation; purpose; termination
La. R.S. 40:2018.8— Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Advisory Council; composition; purpose
La. R.S. 40:2019— Child death investigation
La. R.S. 40:2020— Review of deaths of persons served by the Louisiana Department of Health
La. R.S. 40:2021— Health care information
La. R.S. 40:2022— Pertussis; offer of vaccine required; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:2023— Availability of immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
La. R.S. 40:2024— Violence prevention
La. R.S. 40:2024.1— Title
La. R.S. 40:2024.2— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2024.3— Louisiana Domestic Abuse Fatality Review Panel; membership; chairman; proxies
La. R.S. 40:2024.4— Functions; duties of the review panel
La. R.S. 40:2024.5— Records; confidentiality; prohibited disclosure and discovery
La. R.S. 40:2024.6— Reporting to the legislature; requirements
La. R.S. 40:2024.7— Financial and human resources obligations
La. R.S. 40:2025.1— Legislative findings
La. R.S. 40:2025.2— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2025.3— Local overdose fatality review panels; membership
La. R.S. 40:2025.4— Functions; duties of the review panel
La. R.S. 40:2025.5— Access to information; confidentiality
La. R.S. 40:2025.6— Reporting requirements
La. R.S. 40:2100— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2101— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2102— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2103— Date licenses must be obtained; moratorium on licensure of long-term care hospitals and beds
La. R.S. 40:2104— Application
La. R.S. 40:2105— Procedure and investigation relative to issuance of license
La. R.S. 40:2106— Confidential nature of financial information and financial records
La. R.S. 40:2107— Fees and limitations
La. R.S. 40:2108— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2109— Rules, regulations, and minimum standards
La. R.S. 40:2109.1— Hospitals reports on complications of surgical procedures resulting from an abortion
La. R.S. 40:2109.2— Hospitals; passenger elevators equipped with telephone or intercom
La. R.S. 40:2109.3— Pediatric advanced life support training for nurses
La. R.S. 40:2110— Denial, suspension or revocation of license; appeal
La. R.S. 40:2111— Penalty for violation specified
La. R.S. 40:2112— Enforcement by injunction authorized
La. R.S. 40:2113— Charges for hospitalization and drugs
La. R.S. 40:2113.1— Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 811, §34, eff. June 23, 2014.
La. R.S. 40:2113.2— Rules, regulations, and contracts
La. R.S. 40:2113.3— Hospital improvement fund
La. R.S. 40:2113.4— Duty to provide services; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2113.5— Services to persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities
La. R.S. 40:2113.6— Emergency diagnoses and services; denial for inability to pay; discriminatory practices
La. R.S. 40:2114— Organization of medical and dental staff
La. R.S. 40:2115— Smoking in hospitals; prohibition; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:2115.1— Review of standards for licensed psychiatric hospitals and residential substance abuse facilities
La. R.S. 40:2115.11— Requirement for approval of hospital acquisitions
La. R.S. 40:2115.12— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2115.13— Application to acquire a hospital
La. R.S. 40:2115.14— Review of application; notice
La. R.S. 40:2115.15— Public hearing; venue
La. R.S. 40:2115.16— Decision; appeal
La. R.S. 40:2115.17— Criteria for decision; attorney general
La. R.S. 40:2115.18— Additional criteria for decision; attorney general
La. R.S. 40:2115.19— Reports to the attorney general
La. R.S. 40:2115.20— Violations; license suspension or revocation
La. R.S. 40:2115.21— Excluded acquisitions
La. R.S. 40:2115.22— Prohibited acquisitions
La. R.S. 40:2115.23— Authority for regulation
La. R.S. 40:2115.31— Legislative intent
La. R.S. 40:2115.32— Emergency department; definitions
La. R.S. 40:2115.33— Emergency department; licensure; prohibitions
La. R.S. 40:2116— Facility need review
La. R.S. 40:2116.1— Nursing facilities; facility need review; moratorium; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:2116.2— Nursing facilities; cost effective measures
La. R.S. 40:2116.31— Scope; purpose; definitions
La. R.S. 40:2116.32— Licensing of home health agencies; applications; fees, disposition of fees
La. R.S. 40:2116.33— Home health agencies; jurisdiction
La. R.S. 40:2116.34— Minimum standards; rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2116.35— Issuance of license
La. R.S. 40:2116.36— Denial, revocation, or nonrenewal of license; grounds
La. R.S. 40:2116.37— Notice of reasons for nonrenewal or revocation of license; review; hearing
La. R.S. 40:2116.38— Records; reports
La. R.S. 40:2116.39— Term of license; renewal fee; display; transfer
La. R.S. 40:2116.40— Violations; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2117.1— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2117.2— Licenses; application and fee; survey; provisional
La. R.S. 40:2117.3— Term of license; renewal fee; display; transfer
La. R.S. 40:2117.4— Minimum standards, rules, and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2117.5— Denial, nonrenewal, or revocation of license; grounds; notification; appeal
La. R.S. 40:2117.6— Right of inspection by department; records; reports
La. R.S. 40:2117.7— Civil fines for violations; appeals
La. R.S. 40:2118— Fluoroscopy procedures in a hospital setting
La. R.S. 40:2120.1— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2120.2— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.3— Licensure of home- and community-based services providers
La. R.S. 40:2120.4— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2120.5— License issuance; application; onsite inspection
La. R.S. 40:2120.6— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2120.7— Fees on home- and community-based service providers; disposition of fees
La. R.S. 40:2120.8— Caregiver registry
La. R.S. 40:2120.9— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2120.11— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2120.12— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2120.13— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.14— Licensure required
La. R.S. 40:2120.15— Application for licensure; fees
La. R.S. 40:2120.16— Issuance of a license
La. R.S. 40:2120.17— Renewal of a license
La. R.S. 40:2120.18— Grounds for denial of a license
La. R.S. 40:2120.19— Suspension, revocation, or refusal to issue or renew a license
La. R.S. 40:2120.20— Minimum standards; prohibited actions
La. R.S. 40:2120.21— Investigations; inspections; orders; civil penalties
La. R.S. 40:2120.22— Operation without a license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2120.23— Implementation
La. R.S. 40:2120.24— Administrative rulemaking
La. R.S. 40:2120.25— Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 839, §5, eff. July 8, 2008.
La. R.S. 40:2120.26— Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 839, §5, eff. July 8, 2008.
La. R.S. 40:2120.31— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2120.32— Legislative intent; declaration of purpose and policy
La. R.S. 40:2120.33— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.34— Licensing; applications; provisional licenses; fees
La. R.S. 40:2120.35— Rules, regulations, and standards for licenses
La. R.S. 40:2120.36— Inspections
La. R.S. 40:2120.37— Complaints
La. R.S. 40:2120.38— Denial or revocation of license; written notice; appeal procedure
La. R.S. 40:2120.39— Operating without license or in violation of departmental regulations; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2120.40— Operating without a license or in violation of departmental regulations; injunctive relief
La. R.S. 40:2120.41— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2120.42— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.43— Licensure of adult day health care providers
La. R.S. 40:2120.44— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2120.45— License issuance; application; onsite inspection
La. R.S. 40:2120.46— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2120.47— Moratorium; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:2120.51— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.52— State registration of certified nurse aides in nursing facilities
La. R.S. 40:2120.53— Rules and regulations; standards
La. R.S. 40:2120.54— Duties of the department to investigate complaints against certified nurse aides; complaint allegations; restricted registration; reinstatement
La. R.S. 40:2120.55— Duties of the nursing facility
La. R.S. 40:2120.56— Repealed by Acts 2011, No. 132, §1, eff. June 24, 2011.
La. R.S. 40:2120.57— Certified nurse aide; medical staffing agencies
La. R.S. 40:2120.61— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2120.62— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2120.63— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2120.64— Licensure of PACE providers
La. R.S. 40:2120.65— PACE provider participants; restrictions
La. R.S. 40:2120.66— PACE provider restrictions
La. R.S. 40:2120.67— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2120.68— License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections
La. R.S. 40:2120.69— Investigations; surveys
La. R.S. 40:2120.70— Operation without license; penalty; exception
La. R.S. 40:2121— Citation
La. R.S. 40:2122— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2123— Eligibility for assistance
La. R.S. 40:2124— Contribution to cost of care by parent; notification; payment; default
La. R.S. 40:2125— Age; continuation of assistance; discrimination
La. R.S. 40:2126— Hospitals for the care of emotionally disturbed children; creation; conversion to full range psychiatric hospitals with satellite community cottages; superintendents
La. R.S. 40:2127— Rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2131— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2132— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2133— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2133.1— Use agreement
La. R.S. 40:2134— Applicability
La. R.S. 40:2135— Provisional licenses
La. R.S. 40:2136— Rules; regulations; minimum standards
La. R.S. 40:2137— Procedure and investigation relative to issuance of license
La. R.S. 40:2138— Confidential nature of financial information and financial records
La. R.S. 40:2139— Fees and limitations
La. R.S. 40:2140— Application
La. R.S. 40:2141— Denial, suspension or revocation of license; appeal
La. R.S. 40:2142— Geriatric hospitals and units
La. R.S. 40:2143— Repealed by Acts 1979, No. 76, 3
La. R.S. 40:2144— Hospital Records and Retention Act
La. R.S. 40:2145— Electronic signatures
La. R.S. 40:2151— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2152— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2153— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2154— Applicability
La. R.S. 40:2154.1— Accredited mental health rehabilitation providers; licensure required
La. R.S. 40:2155— Licensure of behavioral health services providers
La. R.S. 40:2156— Rules and regulations; licensing standards; fees
La. R.S. 40:2157— License issuance; application; onsite inspection
La. R.S. 40:2158— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2159— Opioid treatment programs
La. R.S. 40:2159.1— Residential substance use disorder facilities
La. R.S. 40:2159.2— Substance use disorder facilities treating pregnant women
La. R.S. 40:2160— Right of inspection by department; records; reports
La. R.S. 40:2161— Drug free zone; notice; signs
La. R.S. 40:2162— Specialized behavioral health rehabilitation services in the Louisiana medical assistance program
La. R.S. 40:2162.1— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2162.2— Findings and purpose
La. R.S. 40:2162.3— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2162.4— Licensure of community-based care facilities
La. R.S. 40:2162.5— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2162.6— License application, issuance, and renewal; fees; inspection
La. R.S. 40:2162.7— Facility operation in state-owned residential buildings authorized
La. R.S. 40:2162.8— Program approval
La. R.S. 40:2163— Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 381, §3, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2166.1— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2166.2— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2166.3— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2166.4— Licensure of adult residential care providers
La. R.S. 40:2166.5— Rules and regulations; licensing standards; fees
La. R.S. 40:2166.6— License issuance; application; on-site inspection
La. R.S. 40:2166.7— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2166.7.1— Moratorium on licensure of level 4 adult residential care providers
La. R.S. 40:2166.8— Fees on community service providers; disposition of fees
La. R.S. 40:2166.9— Immunization information; influenza
La. R.S. 40:2166.10— Immunization information; shingles; pneumonia
La. R.S. 40:2171— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2172— Certificates; applications; fees
La. R.S. 40:2173— Rules, regulations, and standards for licenses
La. R.S. 40:2175.1— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2175.2— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2175.3— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2175.4— License required
La. R.S. 40:2175.5— Rules; regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2175.6— License issuance; application; on-site inspection
La. R.S. 40:2175.7— Mandatory reports to law enforcement; human trafficking awareness and prevention training
La. R.S. 40:2175.8— Patient's right to unimpeded, private, and uncensored telephone communications; condition of facility licensing; penalties
La. R.S. 40:2175.9— Cease and desist order; due process rights; penalty for violation
La. R.S. 40:2175.10— Procedure for closing outpatient abortion clinics in the event abortion is declared illegal
La. R.S. 40:2175.11— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2175.12— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2175.13— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2175.14— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2175.15— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2176— Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 4, 1, eff. May 7, 1999.
La. R.S. 40:2176.1— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2177— Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 4, 1, eff. May 7, 1999.
La. R.S. 40:2178— Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 4, 1, eff. May 7, 1999.
La. R.S. 40:2179— Establishment of Direct Service Worker Registry
La. R.S. 40:2179.1— Definition of direct service worker
La. R.S. 40:2179.2— Authorization to contract; interagency agreement; issuance of certification cards or certificates
La. R.S. 40:2180— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2180.1— Licensure of intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD)
La. R.S. 40:2180.2— Promulgation of rules
La. R.S. 40:2180.3— Input from the office for citizens with developmental disabilities
La. R.S. 40:2180.4— Issuance of license; renewal
La. R.S. 40:2180.5— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2180.11— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2180.12— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2180.13— Licensure of crisis receiving centers
La. R.S. 40:2180.14— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2180.15— License issuance; application; on-site inspection
La. R.S. 40:2180.16— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2180.21— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2180.22— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2180.23— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2180.24— Licensure of free-standing birth centers
La. R.S. 40:2180.25— Rules and regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2180.26— License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections
La. R.S. 40:2180.27— Operation without license; penalty
La. R.S. 40:2180.28— Right of inspection; records; reports
La. R.S. 40:2181— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2182— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2183— Licensure required; transferability of license; fees; moratorium
La. R.S. 40:2184— Rules, regulations, and standards for licenses
La. R.S. 40:2185— Inspections
La. R.S. 40:2186— Complaints
La. R.S. 40:2187— Revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew license; issuance of fines; written notice
La. R.S. 40:2188— Refusal, revocation, or suspension of license; imposition of fine; appeal procedure
La. R.S. 40:2189— Operating without or in violation of license; injunctive relief
La. R.S. 40:2190— Time for making license application
La. R.S. 40:2191— Disposal of deceased patient's unused controlled substances
La. R.S. 40:2192— State certified hospice attendant; certification eligibility; registry
La. R.S. 40:2193— Short title
La. R.S. 40:2193.1— Purpose and definitions
La. R.S. 40:2193.2— License; requirements
La. R.S. 40:2193.3— License issuance; application; renewal; on-site inspection
La. R.S. 40:2193.4— Department rules; regulations; licensing standards
La. R.S. 40:2193.5— Additional licenses; moratorium; exceptions
La. R.S. 40:2193.6— Cameras; condition of licensure
La. R.S. 40:2194— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2194.1— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2194.2— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2194.3— Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, §1.
La. R.S. 40:2194.4— Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1137, 1.
La. R.S. 40:2194.5— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2194.6— Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, 8, eff. July 1, 2001.
La. R.S. 40:2195— Community-based and rural health care program
La. R.S. 40:2195.1— State office of rural health
La. R.S. 40:2195.2— Grants and funding; Community-Based and Rural Health Care Fund
La. R.S. 40:2195.3— Rural referral centers
La. R.S. 40:2195.4— Rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2195.6— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.1— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.2— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.3— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.4— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.5— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.6— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2196.7— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2197— Licensure of rural health clinics
La. R.S. 40:2198— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.1— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.2— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.3— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.4— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.5— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.6— Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §20, eff. July 1, 2010.
La. R.S. 40:2198.11— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2198.12— Licensure of pain management clinics; rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2198.13— Annual fee; use of proceeds
La. R.S. 40:2199— Violations; penalties; fines; notice; hearings; appeal; licensed entities
La. R.S. 40:2199.1— Adoption of rules; violations; alternate remedies
La. R.S. 40:2199.11— Purpose
La. R.S. 40:2199.12— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2199.13— Licensed healthcare facilities; signage addressing workplace violence required
La. R.S. 40:2199.14— Healthcare workplace violence; public information
La. R.S. 40:2199.15— Healthcare workplace violence prevention plans
La. R.S. 40:2199.16— Acts of workplace violence at licensed healthcare facilities; reporting required
La. R.S. 40:2199.17— Retaliation in connection with reporting healthcare workplace violence; prohibition
La. R.S. 40:2199.18— Enforcement
La. R.S. 40:2199.19— Rulemaking
La. R.S. 40:2200.1— Definitions
La. R.S. 40:2200.2— Dementia training; nursing facilities and Alzheimer's special care units
La. R.S. 40:2200.3— Dementia training for adult residential care providers licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health
La. R.S. 40:2200.4— Approved dementia training
La. R.S. 40:2200.5— Rules and regulations
La. R.S. 40:2200.7.1— Legislative intent
La. R.S. 40:2200.7.2— Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases training; rulemaking
La. R.S. 40:2200.11— Surgical smoke plume evacuation policy required
La. R.S. 40:2200.12— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2200.13— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2200.14— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.
La. R.S. 40:2200.15— Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 252, §3.