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SENATE BILL NO. 134
BY SENATORS MORRELL AND HEITMEIER AND REPRESENTATIVES ARMES,
BADON, BARROW, BERTHELOT, BROSSETT, BROWN, COX,
FOIL, GUINN, HAVARD, HOWARD, HUNTER, KATRINA
JACKSON, KLECKLEY, LEGER, MORENO, SCHEXNAYDER,
THIERRY, ALFRED WILLIAMS AND PATRICK WILLIAMS
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
AN ACT1
To enact R.S. 36:259(E)(25) and Chapter 60 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes2
of 1950, to be comprised of R.S. 37:3701 through 3718, relative to behavior analysts;3
to create the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board within the Department of Health and4
Hospitals; to provide for the Behavior Analyst Practice Act; to provide for5
definitions; to provide for the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and provide for its6
powers and duties; to provide for the requirements of licensure, state certification,7
or registration; to provide for the qualifications for licensure and state certification;8
to provide for issuance and renewal of licenses and state certificates; to provide for9
reinstatement of licenses and state certifications; to provide for the filing of licenses10
and state certificates; to provide for the denial, revocation, or suspension of licenses11
and state certificates; to provide for continuing education; to provide for fees; to12
provide for certain exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for injunctive13
proceedings; to provide for the sharing of resources between boards; to provide for14
termination; and to provide for related matters.15
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:16
Section 1. R.S. 36:259(E)(25) is hereby enacted to read as follows:17
§259. Transfer of agencies and functions to Department of Health and Hospitals18
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E. The following agencies, as defined in R.S. 36:3, are transferred to and20
hereafter shall be within the Department of Health and Hospitals, as provided in R.S.21
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36:803:1
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(25) Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board (R.S. 37:3701 et seq.)3
Section 2. Chapter 60 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950,4
comprised of R.S. 37:3701 through 3718, is hereby enacted to read as follows:5
CHAPTER 60. BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS6
§3701. Short title7
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Behavior Analyst8
Practice Act".9
§3702. Definitions10
As used in this Part the following words, terms, and phrases have the11
following meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly12
indicates a different meaning:13
(1) "Applied behavior analysis" means the design, implementation, and14
evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications by a15
behavior analyst, to produce socially significant improvements in behavior.16
(2) "Assistant behavior analyst", "state certified assistant behavior17
analyst", or "SCABA" means an individual who by training, experience, and18
examination meets the requirements for certification by the board and is duly19
certified to engage in the practice of behavior analysis under the supervision of20
a licensed behavior analyst.21
(3) "Behavior analyst", "licensed behavior analyst" or "LBA" means an22
individual who by training, experience, and examination meets the23
requirements for licensing by the board and is duly licensed to independently24
practice behavior analysis in the state of Louisiana. The distinction of a licensed25
behavior analyst or LBA is separate and apart from any other licensed26
individuals, including but not limited to psychologists.27
(4) "Board" means the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board.28
(5) "Line technician" or "registered line technician" means an individual29
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services under the direction and supervision of a licensed behavior analyst and1
is registered as required in this Chapter.2
(6) "Scope of practice of behavior analysis" includes the empirical3
identification of functional relations between behavior and environments. It4
uses direct observation and measurement of behavior and environment, the5
empirical identification of functional relations between behavior and6
environmental factors, known as functional assessment and analysis. Applied7
behavior analysis interventions are based on scientific research and the direct8
observation and measurement of behavior and environment. They utilize9
contextual factors, establishing operations, antecedent stimuli, positive10
reinforcement, and other consequences to help people develop new behaviors,11
increase or decrease existing behaviors, and emit behaviors under specific12
environmental conditions. The practice of behavior analysis expressly excludes13
psychological testing, neuropsychology, cognitive therapy, diagnosis of14
psychiatric conditions, psychotherapy, sex therapy, psychoanalysis,15
hypnotherapy, and mental health counseling or academic teaching by college or16
university staff.17
§3703. Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board18
A. There is hereby created within the Department of Health and19
Hospitals the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board which shall be subject to the20
provisions of R.S. 36:803.21
B. (1) The board shall consist of five behavior analysts who shall be22
appointed by the governor from a list of nominees submitted by the Louisiana23
Behavior Analysis Association, and who shall be confirmed by the Senate.24
(2) The five behavior analysts shall become licensed once this Chapter25
becomes effective.26
(3) Members of the board shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. A27
vacancy in an unexpired term shall be filled in the manner of the original28
appointment.29
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term of four years, and such positions on the board shall be four-year terms.1
(b)The third and fourth appointments to the initial board shall each2
serve a term of three years, and such positions on the board shall be three-year3
terms.4
(c) The fifth appointment to the initial board shall serve a term of five5
years, and such position on the board shall be a five-year term.6
(5) If there is a vacancy, the appointment to complete the term shall7
follow the same process to appoint members to the board.8
(6) No member of the board shall serve more than two consecutive9
complete terms on the board.10
(7) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists shall appoint a11
member to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the board.12
C. The board shall convene its first meeting no later than October 1,13
2013. At this meeting, the board shall elect from among its membership a14
chairman and vice chairman.15
D. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for16
the transaction of all business. The ex officio member shall not be considered17
for the purpose of establishing a quorum.18
E. The board shall meet at least quarterly. The board shall meet at the19
call of the chairman or at the request of at least three members.20
F. Members of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be21
reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses incurred in attendance at meetings22
and other official business of the board.23
§3704. Powers and duties24
A. The board shall have and exercise all powers and duties granted to25
it by this Chapter. In addition, the board shall have the authority to:26
(1) Establish and publish standards of behavior analysis practice.27
(2) Approve, deny, revoke, suspend, renew and reinstate licensure and28
state certification of duly qualified applicants.29
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technicians.1
(4) Adopt, revise, and enforce orders and rules, and promulgate2
regulations governing the licensure of behavior analysts, the state certification3
of assistant behavior analysts, the registration of line technicians, the practice4
of behavior analysis, the protection of the public, and proper administration in5
accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.6
(5) Promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure7
Act governing the temporary licensure of behavior analysts.8
(6) Promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure9
Act governing the reciprocity of licensure of behavior analysts and the state10
certification of assistant behavior analysts provided that the standards under11
which the applicants were licensed or certified are at least as stringent as those12
required in this Chapter.13
(7) Receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for an14
emergency temporary license in response to a declared public health emergency.15
(8) Fine, censure, revoke, suspend or deny a license or state certificate,16
place on probation, reprimand or otherwise discipline licensees or holders of17
certificates for violations of the code of ethics or the rules and regulations of the18
board and committee.19
(9) Summarily suspend the license of a licensee or a state certificate20
holder of one who poses an imminent danger to the public acting upon the21
recommendation of the committee provided that a hearing shall be afforded to22
the individual within ten days after any such action by the board to determine23
whether such summary action was warranted.24
(10) Accept grants, donations, or gifts of money or services from public25
or private individuals or organizations or from any other sources to be utilized26
for the purposes of the board. Such monies shall be deposited into the treasury27
of the board.28
(11) Create and adopt an official seal for the board.29
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to the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the office1
of state police within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for2
criminal background checks. Upon the board's submission of an applicant's3
fingerprints and such other identifying information as may be required, the4
Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information of the office of5
state police within the Department of Public Safety and Corrections shall survey6
its criminal history records and identification files and make a simultaneous7
request of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for like information from other8
jurisdictions. The Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information9
of the office of state police within the Department of Public Safety and10
Corrections may charge the board a reasonable processing fee for conducting11
and reporting on any such search.12
(13) Perform such other functions and duties as may be required to carry13
out under this Chapter.14
B. The board shall maintain and make available to the public a registry15
of licensed behavior analysts, state certified assistant behavior analysts, and16
registered line technicians.17
§3705. License, state certification, or registration required18
A. No person shall hold himself out as a licensed behavior analyst, a19
state certified assistant behavior analyst, or a registered line technician unless20
licensed, state certified, or registered in accordance with the provisions of this21
Chapter.22
B. This Section shall be enforced beginning December 31, 2013.23
§3706. Qualifications of applicants of a licensed behavior analyst24
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or other law to25
the contrary, an applicant for licensure as a licensed behavior analyst shall be26
issued a behavior analyst license by the board upon satisfaction of all the27
following criteria:28
(1) Submission to the board of a completed application form. The board29
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(2) Payment of all mandatory licensure fees.1
(3) Proof of good moral character.2
(4) Satisfactory completion of the criminal background check in3
accordance with the authority granted to the board.4
(5) Proof that the applicant passed a nationally recognized examination5
administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National6
Commission for Certifying Agencies, the American National Standards7
Institute, or a substantial equivalent to credential professional practitioners of8
behavior analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of9
behavior analysis that is approved by the board.10
(6) Proof that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination11
covering the laws and rules governing the practice of behavior analysis in12
Louisiana that is approved by the board.13
(7) Proof that the applicant conducts his professional activities in14
accordance with accepted standards, including the Guidelines for Responsible15
Conduct for Behavior Analysts and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical16
Standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other national17
credentialing bodies as approved by the board.18
(8) Proof that the applicant holds a master's degree from any accredited19
university or other institution of higher learning.20
B. The standards and requirements in this Chapter shall be separate and21
unique from the standards and requirements for practicing psychology and22
pertain to the practice of applied behavior analysis.23
C. There shall be no requirement for individuals practicing under this24
Chapter to be supervised by members of other professions.25
D. A behavior analyst applicant who has a suspended license may26
reapply for licensure after three years from the date of suspension.27
§3707. Qualifications of applicants of a state certified assistant behavior analyst28
A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter or other law to29
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behavior analyst shall be issued an assistant behavior analyst state certificate1
by the board upon satisfaction of all the following criteria:2
(1) Submission to the board of a completed application form. The board3
shall approve the form.4
(2) Payment of all mandatory certification fees.5
(3) Proof of good moral character.6
(4) Satisfactory completion of the criminal background check in7
accordance with the authority granted to the board.8
(5) Proof that the applicant passed a nationally recognized examination9
administered by a nonprofit organization accredited by the National10
Commission for Certifying Agencies, the National Standards Institute, or a11
substantial equivalent to credential professional practitioners of behavior12
analysis related to the principles and practice of the profession of behavior13
analysis that is approved by the board.14
(6) Proof that the applicant passed the jurisprudence examination15
covering the laws and rules governing the practice of behavior analysis in16
Louisiana that is approved by the board.17
(7) Proof that the applicant conducts his professional activities in18
accordance with accepted standards, including the Guidelines for Responsible19
Conduct for Behavior Analysts and Professional Disciplinary and Ethical20
Standards of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board or other national21
professional organizations as approved by the board.22
(8) Proof that the applicant holds a bachelor's degree from any23
accredited university or other institution of higher learning.24
B. The standards and requirements in this Chapter shall be separate and25
unique from the standards and requirements for practicing psychology and26
pertain to the practice of applied behavior analysis.27
C. There shall be no requirement for practicing individuals under this28
Chapter to be supervised by members of other professions.29
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certificate may reapply for certification after three years from the date of1
suspension.2
§3708. Registration of line technician3
A. A line technician shall be registered by his supervising licensed4
behavior analyst with the board.5
B. At registration, the line technician shall submit a criminal background6
report from the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information7
of the office of state police within the Department of Public Safety and8
Corrections, issued not more than fourteen days from the date of registration.9
C. The registration provided for in this Section shall be renewed10
annually by the supervising licensed behavior analyst.11
§3709. Issuance and renewal of license and state certificate12
A. The board shall issue a license or state certificate to any person who13
meets the qualifications provided in this Chapter and the rules and regulations14
of the board, and who pays the applicable fees fixed by the board.15
B. A license or state certificate issued under provisions of this Chapter16
shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire and become null and void17
unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board.18
C. License and state certificate renewal shall require documentation of19
completion of the continuing education as required by this Chapter.20
§3710. Reinstatement of license and state certificate21
A. Any license or state certificate suspended, revoked, or otherwise22
restricted by the board may be reinstated by the board.23
B. A license or state certificate that has expired without renewal for a24
period of one year from the date of expiration may be reinstated by the board25
provided the applicant shall otherwise be eligible under the provisions of this26
Chapter, pays the applicable fees, satisfies the continuing education27
requirement, and meets such other requirements as may be established by the28
board.29
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The board shall issue a license or certificate signed by the board's1
chairman, vice chairman, and all members of the board whenever a candidate2
for licensure or state certification is found to be qualified as provided in this3
Chapter. A copy of such license or state certificate, so certified by the board's4
vice chairman as a true copy, shall be filed with the secretary of state by the5
administrative assistant of the board. Any filing fees in connection with such6
filing shall be paid, in advance, to the administrative assistant of the board by7
the person being licensed or receiving a certificate.8
§3712. Denial, revocation, or suspension of license or state certificate9
A. A licensed behavior analyst and anyone under the supervision of a10
licensed behavior analyst shall conduct his activities in conformity with ethical11
and professional standards promulgated by the board under its current rules12
and regulations.13
B. The board shall have the power and duty to suspend, place on14
probation, require remediation for a specified time, revoke any license or state15
certificate to practice behavior analysis, or take any other action specified in the16
rules and regulations whenever the board, by affirmative vote of at least four17
of its five members, shall find by a preponderance of the evidence that a18
behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst has engaged in any of the19
following acts or offenses:20
(1) Fraud or deception in applying for or procuring a license or a state21
certificate to practice behavior analysis.22
(2) Practicing behavior analysis in such a manner as to endanger the23
welfare of clients or patients, including but not limited to:24
(a) Harassment, intimidation, or abuse, sexual or otherwise, of a client25
or patient.26
(b) Engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual contact with a client27
or patient.28
(c) Gross malpractice, repeated malpractice, or gross negligence in the29
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(3) Conviction of a felony. A copy of the record of conviction, certified1
by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence.2
(4) Conviction of any crime or offense which reflects the inability of the3
practitioner to practice behavior analysis with due regard for the health and4
safety of clients or patients.5
(5) Use of repeated untruthful, deceptive, or improbable statements6
concerning the licensee's qualifications or the effects or results of proposed7
treatment, including functioning outside of one's professional competence8
established by education, training, and experience.9
(6) Aiding or abetting the practice of behavior analysis by any person not10
licensed, state certified, or registered with the board and in violation of this11
Chapter.12
(7) Conviction of fraud in filing Medicare or Medicaid claims or in filing13
claims to any third-party payor. A copy of the record of conviction, certified by14
the clerk of the court entering the conviction, shall be conclusive evidence.15
(8) Exercising undue influence in such a manner as to exploit the client16
or patient for financial or other personal advantage to the practitioner or a17
third party.18
(9) The suspension or revocation by another state of a license or19
certificate to practice behavior analysis. A certified copy of the record of20
suspension or revocation of the state making such a suspension or revocation21
shall be conclusive evidence thereof.22
(10) Refusal to appear before the board after having been ordered to do23
so in writing by a duly authorized agent of the board.24
(11) Making any fraudulent or untrue statement to the board.25
(12) Violation of the code of ethics adopted in the rules and regulations26
of the board or other immoral, unprofessional, or dishonorable conduct as27
defined in the rules and regulations of the board.28
(13) Inability to practice behavior analysis with reasonable skill and29
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narcotics, alcohol, chemicals, or any other substance, or as a result of any1
mental or physical condition.2
(14) Failure to report the physical, mental, or sexual abuse of a child to3
a law enforcement agency or district attorney.4
(15) Violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and5
regulations promulgated by the board.6
C. Proceedings for disciplinary action or for the denial or withholding7
of a license or state certificate under the authority of this Section shall be8
conducted in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The board9
may require a person against whom disciplinary action has been taken by the10
board after the hearing to pay reasonable costs of the proceedings incurred by11
the board for the hearing and any judicial review, including attorney,12
stenographer, and witness fees. These costs shall be paid no later than thirty13
days after the adjudication by the board becomes final. No license shall be14
issued, reinstated, or renewed until such costs have been paid.15
D. The board may deny or withhold for a specified time not to exceed16
two years the granting of a license or a state certificate to any applicant or17
candidate who has committed any of the acts or offenses set forth in Subsection18
B of this Section.19
E. Suspension by the board of the license of a behavior analyst or the20
state certificate of an assistant behavior analyst shall be for a period not21
exceeding two years.22
F. A person who has been refused a license or state certificate, or whose23
license or state certificate has been revoked, under the provisions of this Section,24
may reapply for licensure or state certification after more than two years have25
elapsed from the date such denial or revocation is legally effective.26
G. The board shall notify all licensed behavior analysts, state certified27
assistant behavior analysts, and registered line technicians of any disciplinary28
action taken against a licensed behavior analyst, a state certified assistant29
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§3713. Continuing education1
A.(1) A licensed behavior analyst shall annually complete a minimum2
number of hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of behavior3
analysis as established by the board.4
(2) A certified assistant behavior analyst shall annually complete a5
minimum number of hours of continuing education relevant to the practice of6
behavior analysis as established by the board.7
B. The board shall develop the requirements for continuing education.8
C. The continuing education classes shall be approved by the board.9
§3714. Fees10
A. All monies received by the board under this Section shall be paid into11
the treasury of the board.12
B. Fees set by the board under the authority of this Chapter shall include13
fees for the following purposes which shall not exceed the maximum amounts14
listed below:15
(1) For application for licensure $40016
(2) For application for certification $25017
(3) For application for registration $5018
(4) For renewal of licensure $40019
(5) For renewal of certification $25020
(6) For renewal of registration $5021
(7) For JE examination $7522
(8) For late fees $5023
(9) For reissuance of license or certificate $1524
(10) For name changes on record $2525
(11) For background check $5026
(12) License verification $1527
(13) Insufficient check fee $1528
(14) For copies of documents in the board or committee's29
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(15) For temporary licensure $1251
§3715. Persons and practices not affected2
The provisions of this Chapter shall not be construed as prohibiting or3
restricting the practice of any of the following:4
(1) Other human service professionals who are licensed, certified, or5
registered by the state of Louisiana, provided such individuals are working6
within the scope of practice of their profession and the scope of their training7
and competence.8
(2) State certified assistant behavior analyst or registered line technician9
who delivers applied behavior analysis services under the extended authority10
and direction of a licensed behavior analyst. Such state certified assistant11
behavior analyst or registered line technician shall not represent himself as a12
behavior analyst.13
(3) A family member or guardian of a recipient of applied behavior14
analysis services who implements certain applied behavior analysis procedures15
with the recipient under the extended authority and direction of a licensed16
behavior analyst or a state certified assistant behavior analyst, who is17
supervised by a licensed behavior analyst. Such an individual shall not18
represent himself as a behavior analyst.19
(4) An individual who practices with nonhumans, including applied20
animal behaviorists and animal trainers.21
(5) An individual who provides general applied behavior analysis22
services to an organization, so long as those services are for the benefit of such23
organization and do not involve direct services to individuals.24
(6) A matriculated college or university student, intern, or postdoctoral25
fellow whose activities are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study,26
practicum, intensive practicum, or supervised independent fieldwork. Such27
practice under this exemption requires the direct supervision by a licensed28
behavior analyst in this state or an instructor in an approved course sequence29
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represent himself as a behavior analyst and shall use a title that clearly indicates1
his training status, such as "behavior analysis student", "behavior analysis2
intern", "behavior analysis trainee", or other title clearly indicating such3
training status.4
(7) An individual who teaches behavior analysis or conducts behavior5
analytic research, provided that such teaching or research shall not involve the6
delivery of direct behavior analytic services. Such individual may use the title7
"behavior analyst" but may not represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst8
or a state certified assistant behavior analyst unless he holds one of those9
credentials issued by the board.10
(8) An unlicensed individual pursuing experiential training in behavior11
analysis consistent with the licensure requirements and standards as required12
by the board, provided such experience is supervised by a licensed behavior13
analyst.14
(9) An individual licensed to practice psychology within the state, so long15
as the applied behavior analysis services provided by the licensed psychologist16
are within the licensed psychologist's education, training and expertise. This17
includes individuals acting under the extended authority and direction of18
licensed psychologists. Licensed psychologists and those acting under their19
extended authority are prohibited from representing themselves as behavior20
analysts, licensed behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, or state21
certified assistant behavior analysts without being duly licensed or state22
certified.23
§3716. Penalties24
A. It shall be a misdemeanor for any individual:25
(1) Not licensed, state certified, or registered under this Chapter to26
represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst, a state certified assistant27
behavior analyst, or a registered line technician.28
(2) Not licensed, state certified, or registered under this Chapter to29
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(3) To represent himself as a licensed behavior analyst or a state1
certified assistant behavior analyst during the time that his license or state2
certificate as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst shall be3
suspended or revoked or lapsed.4
(4) To employ as a line technician, a line technician who is not registered5
pursuant to this Chapter.6
B. Such misdemeanor shall be punishable upon conviction by7
imprisonment for not more than six months or by a fine of not less than one8
hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or both. Each violation9
shall be deemed a separate offense.10
C. Such misdemeanor shall be prosecuted by the district attorney of the11
judicial district in which the offense was committed.12
§3717. Injunctive proceedings13
A. The board may investigate any evidence or allegation which appears14
to show that any person is or may be in violation of any provision of this15
Chapter.16
B. The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent17
jurisdiction to enjoin any person from committing any act which is in violation18
of this Chapter.19
C. If it be established that the defendant has been or is committing an20
act which is in violation of this Chapter, the court shall enter a decree21
perpetually enjoining said defendant from further committing such act.22
D. In case of violation of any injunction issued under the provisions of23
this Section, the court may summarily conduct a hearing and find the offender24
in contempt of court.25
E. Such injunctive proceedings shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of,26
all penalties and other remedies as provided in this Chapter.27
§3718. Termination28
The provisions of this Chapter shall terminate and have no effect on and29
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Section 3. The Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board and the State Board of Examiners1
of Psychologists shall share office space, professional staff, and other resources in the2
operation and management of each of the respective boards.3
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: