The original instrument was prepared by Christopher D. Adams. The following
digest, which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared
by Michelle Ducharme.
DIGEST
Martiny (SB 507)
Present law provides for terms of members of the La. State Board of Dentistry ("board").
Proposed law provides that on or after August 1, 2014, no person shall serve more than a total of
10 years on the board, whether such service consists of full or partial terms, or is consecutive or
not.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall not prevent a board member serving on August 1,
2014, from completing his term of service, but shall thereafter apply.
Present law provides that the domicile of the board shall be the city of New Orleans.
Proposed law changes the domicile of the board to the parish of East Baton Rouge.
Present law provides the board shall exercise, subject to present law certain powers and duties.
Present law provides that the board shall investigate complaints of illegal practice or a violation
of present law when evidence is presented to the board.
Proposed law provides that investigations of illegal practice or a violation of present law when
evidence is presented to the board or the Department of Health and Hospitals ("department")
shall be conducted by the department. Proposed law provides that any employment by the board
of a private contractor or private legal counsel in connection with such investigation or legal
process or action arising from such investigation shall require prior approval by the secretary of
the department.
Proposed law authorizes the department to promulgate rules to implement the provisions of
proposed law.
Present law provides that judicial review of a decision of the board shall be in the civil district
court for the parish of Orleans.
Proposed law changes the venue of judicial review of a decision of the board to the 19
th
Judicial
District in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 37:753(E) and (I), 760(A)(7) and (14)(a), and 786(A)(1) and (C)) Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Makes the La. State Board of Dentistry's domicile East Baton Rouge Parish.
2. Provides that judicial review of a decision of the board shall be in the 19
th
Judicial
District Court.
3. Provides that the Dept. of Health and Hospitals shall investigate complaints and
violations of present law when evidence is presented to either the board or the
department.
4. Provides for terms of board members.