Louisiana § RS 37:562 - Legislative findings; purpose; intent
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§ RS 37:562. Legislative findings; purpose; intent
A. The legislature finds that the practice of cosmetology by qualified individuals is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Louisiana. The legislature further finds it to be a matter of public interest and concern that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of cosmetology.
B. The legislature hereby declares the purpose of this Chapter is to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by and through the effective control and regulation of the practice of cosmetology.
C. The licensure of all persons who perform cosmetology, the licensure of all facilities where cosmetology is taught within the state, the licensure of all facilities where cosmetology services are offered within the state, and the licensure of all persons who supervise individuals performing cosmetology within the state are declared to be necessary to ensure that only qualified persons be permitted to engage in the practice of cosmetology at facilities meeting appropriate standards.
D. This Chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to authority granted by this Chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out these objectives and purposes.
Acts 2001, No. 907, §2, eff. June 26, 2001.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:562 cover?
Section RS 37:562 ("Legislative findings; purpose; intent") 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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