Louisiana § RS 40:2017.11 - Fees for review of plans
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2017.11 — Fees for review of plans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 40:2017.11. Fees for review of plans
There shall be a charge of five dollars per page for all plans or specifications for hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, nursing homes, and group or community homes or other residential living options which are submitted for review to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state fire marshal, or its designee pursuant to rules promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. There shall be a minimum charge of twenty-five dollars and a maximum charge of three hundred dollars, plus a postage and handling fee of ten dollars. Such costs shall be paid prior to review by the owner of the project for which the review is requested.
Acts 1986, No. 484, §1; Acts 1992, No. 848, §1; Acts 2003, No. 430, §1; Acts 2012, No. 745, §1, eff. June 12, 2012.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 40:2017.11 cover?
Section RS 40:2017.11 ("Fees for review of plans") 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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