The original instrument was prepared by Christine Arbo Peck. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Michelle D. Ridge.
DIGEST
SB 193 Engrossed 2017 Regular Session Cortez
Present law provides that certificate holders shall renew their certificate by December 31 of each year
and such certificate shall be considered automatically revoked for failure to pay.
Proposed law repeals the provision for automatic revocation of certificate for failure to pay and
establishes a process requiring the board to issue notice of failure to pay by certified mail, provide
the opportunity for the certificate holder to pay within five days of receipt of the certified mail, and
issue a refund to any certificate holders who were assessed a reinstatement fee in January 2017, to
include the reinstatement fee less the annual renewal fee. The refund must be issued by September
1, 2017.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 37:844; adds R.S. 37:847(C) and (D))
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 technical changes.