Louisiana § RS 40:2180.15 - License issuance; application; on-site inspection

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§ RS 40:2180.15. License issuance; application; on-site inspection

A.  Each application for licensure of a crisis receiving center shall be submitted to the department on forms provided by the licensing agency and shall contain such information as that agency may require.  Additional information required by the licensing agency shall be provided by the applicant as requested.

B.  Following receipt of the completed application, the licensing agency shall perform an on-site survey and inspection.  If, after the on-site survey and inspection, the licensing agency finds that the facility or provider meets the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued.

C.  As a condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall submit to the licensing agency a completed annual renewal application on forms prescribed by the licensing agency and shall contain such information as required by the agency.  Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application, the licensing agency shall determine if the facility or provider continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part.  The licensing agency may perform an on-site survey and inspection upon annual renewal.  If the facility or provider continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued which is valid for one year.

D.  The licensing agency may perform an on-site inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Part.

Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.

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

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Section RS 40:2180.15 ("License issuance; application; on-site inspection") 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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