RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 253 (SB 60) 2024 Regular Session Pressly
Existing law provides for the licensure of occupations and professions in La.
New law provides definitions for "board', "occupational license", "other state" or "another
state", and "scope of practice".
New law provides that notwithstanding any other law, a board shall issue an occupational
license or certification to a person upon application, if all the following apply:
(1)The applicant holds a current and valid occupational license or certification in
another state in a lawful occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined
by the board in this state.
(2)The applicant has held the occupational license or certification in the other state for
at least one year.
(3)The other state required the applicant to pass an examination, or to meet education,
training, or experience standards.
(4)The other state holds the applicant in good standing.
(5)The applicant does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the
board in this state under state law.
(6)The applicant does not have a disciplinary action or investigation pending in another
state. If the applicant has a disciplinary action or investigation pending, the board in
this state shall not issue or deny an occupational license or certification to the person
until the disciplinary action or investigation is resolved or the person otherwise meets
the criteria for an occupational license or certification in this state to the satisfaction
of the board in this state.
(7)The applicant pays all applicable fees in this state.
(8)The applicant lives in this state and provides proof of residency.
New law provides that if another state issued the applicant a certification, but this state
requires an occupational license to work, the board in this state shall issue an occupational
license to the applicant if the applicant otherwise satisfies new law.
New law provides that the La. State Board of Medical Examiners and the La. Board of
Veterinary Medicine shall issue a conditional license or certification, pending normal
licensure, to an applicant who otherwise satisfies proposed law.
New law provides that, in addition to new law requirements, the La. State Board of Dentistry
may require an applicant for dental licensure to successfully complete an initial clinical
licensure examination in a jurisdiction that includes a hand skills assessment.
New law requires a license issued under new law to contain the statement: "Licensed by
Endorsement, R.S. 37:51 et seq."
New law provides for the methods for which an applicant can prove residency in this state.
New law provides that a board may require an applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination
specific to relevant state laws that regulate the occupation.
New law provides that the Horticulture Commission may require applicants to pass all or part
of an examination as may be necessary to demonstrate competence regarding Louisiana
specific flora and environmental issues.
New law provides that a board shall provide an applicant with a written decision regarding
his application within 60 days after receiving a completed application. New law provides that an applicant may appeal a board's decision to a court of general
jurisdiction. An applicant may appeal any of the following:
(1)The board's denial of an occupational license or certification.
(2)The board's determination of the occupation or certification.
(3)The board's determination of the similarity of the scope of practice of the
occupational license or certification issued.
New law provides that a person who obtains an occupational license or certification pursuant
to new law is subject to the laws regulating the occupation in this state and the jurisdiction
of the board in this state.
New law does not apply to an occupation regulated by the state supreme court and to peace
officers.
New law shall not be construed to prohibit a person from applying for an occupational
license or certification under another statute or rule in state law.
New law provides that an occupational license or certification issued pursuant new law is
valid only in this state. It does not make the person eligible to work in another state under an
interstate compact or reciprocity agreement unless otherwise provided in law.
New law shall not be construed to prevent this state from entering into a licensing compact,
professional national mobility agreement, or reciprocity agreement with another state, foreign
province, foreign country, international organization, or other entity. Further provides that
a person may apply for licensure under existing law or may apply for licensure pursuant to
the terms of the applicable licensing compact, professional national mobility agreement, or
reciprocity agreement.
New law shall not be construed to prevent this state from recognizing occupational
credentials issued by a private certification organization, foreign province, foreign country,
international organization, or other entity.
New law shall not be construed to require a private certification organization to grant or deny
private certification to any individual.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Adds R.S. 37:51-59)