Louisiana § RS 37:975 - Retirement from practice

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:975 — Retirement from practice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 37:975. Retirement from practice

A licensee who is retiring from practice shall send a written notice to the board.  Upon receipt of this notice the board shall place the name of the licensee upon an inactive list.  While on this list, the licensee shall not be subject to the payment of any renewal fees and shall not practice practical nursing in the state.  When the licensee desires to resume practice, a renewal license shall be issued to a licensed practical nurse who submits the required fee.  

Amended by Acts 1982, No. 272, §1, eff. July 18, 1982.  

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:975 cover?

Section RS 37:975 ("Retirement from practice") 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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