DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 197 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Pylant
Abstract: Creates the crime of unlawful operation of a child day care center.
Proposed law provides that unlawful operation of an unlicensed child day care center is any of the
following:
(1)The intentional operation of a child day care center without a license.
(2)The continued operation of a child day care center after notification by the Dept. of
Education that the person operating the facility should seek a license.
(3)The continued operation of a child day care center after the Dept. of Education has revoked
a license.
Proposed law provides a penalty of a fine of not more than $1,000, imprisonment for not more than
six months, or both.
Proposed law provides that the Dept. of Education shall conduct any necessary investigation, make
a determination with respect to licensing status, and collect any evidence necessary with respect to
violations of proposed law. Evidence and findings by the Dept. of Education shall be submitted to
a law enforcement agency for any arrest.
(Adds R.S. 14:91.15)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of Criminal
Justice to the original bill:
1. Adds that the Dept. of Education shall conduct any investigation and make
determinations regarding violations of proposed law for referral to a law enforcement
agency.