Originally published: . Volume 12, No. 7. Source pages: 6.
Act 279 establishes that a professional or occupational licensing board shall issue a license, certification, permit pending normal license, or registration to an applicant who is a dependent of a healthcare professional in accordance with the provisions of proposed law if the healthcare professional has relocated to and established his legal residence in Louisiana, holds a valid license to provide healthcare services in Louisiana, and is providing healthcare services in Louisiana. The new law provides that the dependent of the healthcare professional shall apply to the appropriate professional or occupational licensing board pursuant to one of the following: (1) Licensure by endorsement or reciprocity if provided for in law. (2) If the applicant holds an out-of-state license but licensure by endorsement or reciprocity is not provided for in law, by providing proof of certain qualifications. (3) Licensure based on work experience in another state, if the applicant worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or government certification to regulate the occupation. Act 279 provides that an applicant who is licensed pursuant to proposed law shall be subject to the laws regulating the occupation in this state and the jurisdiction of the professional or occupational licensing board in this state. Proposed law preempts laws by township, municipal, parish, and other governments in this state. Act 279 law provides that a professional or occupational licensing board may require an applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination specific to relevant state laws that regulate the occupation if required by law or the administrative rules promulgated by the board.
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