NOTE: §3386.3 as redesignated from §3388.4. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.
§3386.3. Powers and duties of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
A. The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority shall:
(1)Establish and maintain minimum educational and experiential requirements in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(2)Establish and maintain minimum standards of practice in accordance with those
developed and accepted by the profession.
(3)Develop and promulgate rules for the approval, denial, and renewal of qualified
candidates for professional credentials as well as for the revocation or suspension of
credentials or the refusal to renew any credential or status authorized by this Chapter.
(4)Investigate complaints of illegal or unethical conduct or practices of those
holding
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NOTE: §3386.3 as redesignated from §3388.4. See Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.
§3386.3. Powers and duties of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
A. The Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority shall:
(1) Establish and maintain minimum educational and experiential requirements in
accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(2) Establish and maintain minimum standards of practice in accordance with those
developed and accepted by the profession.
(3) Develop and promulgate rules for the approval, denial, and renewal of qualified
candidates for professional credentials as well as for the revocation or suspension of
credentials or the refusal to renew any credential or status authorized by this Chapter.
(4) Investigate complaints of illegal or unethical conduct or practices of those
holding any professional credential or status authorized by this Chapter, or any candidate for
same.
(5) Promulgate and publish rules and regulations for the purpose of administering
the provisions of this Chapter.
(6) Conduct hearings on charges pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act
calling for disciplinary action against anyone holding a credential or status authorized by this
Chapter.
(7) Adopt a code of ethics for those holding a credential or status authorized by this
Chapter, which shall be no less stringent than those adopted by other healthcare
professionals.
(8) Prescribe and adopt regulations, standards, procedures, and policies governing
the manner and conditions under which credit shall be given by the board for participation
in programs of education or experience, including programs of continuing professional
education, such as the board may consider necessary.
(9) Maintain a complete roster of all those awarded a credential or status pursuant
to the provisions of this Chapter.
(10) Adopt and promulgate rules, regulations, and standards for board approval of
institutions providing clinical training or education in areas pertaining to a credential or
status governed by the provisions of this Chapter.
(11) Issue subpoenas to require attendance, testimony, and production of documents
in the process of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter and board rules or in order to secure
evidence or testimony pursuant to any investigation conducted in furtherance of the board's
authority or responsibility as provided in this Chapter.
(12) Adopt and promulgate any rule, regulation, standard, or procedure necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Chapter.
(13) Enter into any contract, including any professional services contract, related to
its responsibilities in complying with this Chapter and other applicable state laws.
NOTE: Paragraph (A)(14) eff. until July 1, 2027. See Acts 2025, No. 374.
(14) On or before February first annually, submit a report to the governor, the
secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, and the House and Senate committees on
health and welfare encompassing the financial and professional actions of the board. The
report shall have the same form and content as prescribed by R.S. 49:1304(B).
NOTE: Paragraph (A)(14) as amended by Acts 2025, No. 374, eff. July 1, 2027.
(14) On or before February first annually, submit a report to the governor, the
secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, and the House and Senate committees on
health and welfare encompassing the financial and professional actions of the board. The
report shall have the same form and content as prescribed by R.S. 43:84(B).
(15) Adopt standards for supervision of registered and certified addiction counselors.
B. The board may do all of the following:
(1) Apply for all available and appropriate public and private grants from any source.
(2) Accept grants from public or private sources to be utilized for purposes of the
board.
(3) Promulgate rules for the provision of telehealth services by licensed, certified,
or registered addiction counselors; licensed, certified, or registered prevention professionals;
and certified compulsive gambling counselors that, at a minimum, comply with the
applicable requirements and standards of the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act, R.S.
40:1223.1 et seq.