Louisiana § RS 37:3159 - Classes of certificates; terms and renewals
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:3159 — Classes of certificates; terms and renewals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:3159. Classes of certificates; terms and renewals
A. Certificates shall be either regular or conditional. A regular certificate shall allow an operator to operate any facility or system of the type for which the certificate is issued. A conditional certificate shall allow an operator to operate only the facility or system at which he is employed at the time of certification.
B. Operator certificates shall be valid for a period of four years. Recertification of an operator shall not be granted unless the operator has obtained continuing training as provided for by this Chapter.
C. Certification shall continue in effect as long as renewal fees are paid, continuing training requirements are met, and the certificate is not suspended or revoked by the board.
Added by Acts 1983, No. 543, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:3159 ("Classes of certificates; terms and renewals") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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