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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE BILL NO. 641
BY REPRESENTATIVE SEABAUGH
FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS: Repeals the La. Professional Geoscience Practice Act
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(21) and to repeal Chapter 8-A of Title 37 of the2
Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 37:711.1 through 711.24,3
relative to the practice of geoscience; to repeal the public records exemption for4
records maintained by the La. Board of Professional Geoscientists; to repeal the5
Louisiana Professional Geoscience Practice Act; and to provide for related matters.6
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:7
Section 1. R.S. 44:4.1(B)(21) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:8
ยง4.1. Exceptions9
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B. The legislature further recognizes that there exist exceptions, exemptions,11
and limitations to the laws pertaining to public records throughout the revised12
statutes and codes of this state. Therefore, the following exceptions, exemptions, and13
limitations are hereby continued in effect by incorporation into this Chapter by14
citation:15
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(21) R.S. 37:74, 86, 90, 147, 691, 711.10, 763, 763.1, 781, 920.1, 969.1,17
1277, 1278, 1285, 1326, 1518, 1745.15, 1747, 1806, 2156.1, 2406, 2505.1, 3481,18
3507.119
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Section 2. Chapter 8-A of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950,1
comprised of R.S. 37:711.1 through 711.24, is hereby repealed in its entirety.2
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Seabaugh HB No. 641
Abstract: Repeals the Louisiana Professional Geoscience Practice Act.
Present law establishes the La. Professional Geoscience Practice Act.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for definitions.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for the applicability of present law.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law establishes the La. Board of Professional Geoscientists and provides for the
membership and financial status of the board, the qualifications of the members of the board,
the payment of compensation to and reimbursement of expenses of the board members, a
minimum amount of required regular meetings per year, the domicile and principal office
of the board, and the powers of the board.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for the records and reports of the board. Present law further provides
that all records maintained by the board in connection with disciplinary and enforcement
proceedings and actions or its administration of examinations, including examinations,
answer sheets, solutions, and grade sheets, together with all the background information
involving personal and employer references shall be deemed confidential and as such,
exempt from the provisions of the Public Records Law.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law authorizes the board to publish a roster of all professional geoscientists.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law prohibits a person from engaging in the practice of geoscience unless the person
holds a license issued pursuant to present law and provides for the application for licensure,
the requirements for licensure including a professional competency examination and
minimum qualifying work experience, licensing reciprocity with other states, temporary
licenses, and the expiration and renewal of licenses issued by the board.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for continuing professional development for professional geoscientists. HLS 12RS-1383 ORIGINAL
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Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law provides for a professional seal for professional geoscientists and the use of the
seal.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Present law establishes prohibited acts and provides for disciplinary proceedings against
licensees and enforcement actions against nonlicensed persons.
Proposed law repeals present law.
(Amends R.S. 44:4.1(B)(21); Repeals R.S. 37:711.1-711.24 )