Louisiana § RS 37:3174 - Powers and authority of the board

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§ RS 37:3174. Powers and authority of the board

The board shall have the following powers and authority:

(1)  To enforce the provisions of this Chapter and incur such expenses as are necessary within the operating budget of the board.  

(2)  To adopt and promulgate rules of organization, practice, and procedure; establish criteria for eligibility for licensing; and to provide for the taking of examinations.  

(3)  To adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations governing the standards of education, service, conduct, and practice of persons licensed under this Chapter.  

(4)  To maintain an official roster showing the name, license number, and address of each interior designer licensed under this Chapter and in good standing.  

(5)  To employ an executive director, legal counsel, and such other assistants and clerical staff and other employees as it deems necessary.  

Acts 1984, No. 227, §2, eff. June 29, 1984; Acts 1990, No. 846, §1.

{{NOTE:  SEE SECTION 3 OF ACT 227 OF THE 1984 R.S.}}

Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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