Louisiana § RS 40:2180.26 - License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections
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§ RS 40:2180.26. License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections
A. Each application for licensure as a free-standing birth center shall be submitted to the department on forms prescribed by the department and shall contain such information as the department may require. Additional information required by the department shall be provided by the applicant as requested.
B. Each application for licensure and each license renewal application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in the amount required pursuant to R.S. 40:2006.
C. Following receipt of the completed initial licensing application and fee, the department shall perform an onsite survey and inspection. If, after the onsite survey and inspection, the Louisiana Department of Health finds that the free-standing birth center meets the requirements of this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued.
D. As a condition for renewal of license, the licensee shall submit to the department a completed annual renewal application on the forms prescribed by the department, which shall contain all information required by the department. Additionally, the annual renewal licensing fee shall be submitted with the annual renewal application. Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application and the annual renewal fee, the department shall determine if the free-standing birth center continues to meet the requirements established pursuant to this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part. The department may perform an onsite survey and inspection upon annual renewal. If the provider continues to meet the requirements established pursuant to this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued which shall be valid for up to one year, unless otherwise revoked or suspended.
E. The department may perform an onsite survey or inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part.
Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2109.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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