Louisiana § 37:3387.14 Certified prevention supervisor

Louisiana Statutes

§ 37:3387.14 — Certified prevention supervisor

Louisiana § 37:3387.14

Title 37Professions and Occupations

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La. Stat. Ann. § 37:3387.14 (2026).

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§3387.14. Certified prevention supervisor

A.The legislature finds that prevention is an effective and necessary component in the continuum of addictive disorder treatment and services. In order to better provide for the health and welfare of the citizens of this state, the legislature desires to enhance the profession of prevention by providing for a qualified workforce in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of Louisiana and to contribute to the development of healthy communities within the state. The legislature finds prevention supervision to be essential for the ongoing development of a qualified workforce sufficient to meet the present and anticipated public health needs of the state.

B.The board shall adopt and promulgate rules which shall provide for the certification of preventio

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§3387.14. Certified prevention supervisor
A. The legislature finds that prevention is an effective and necessary component in
the continuum of addictive disorder treatment and services. In order to better provide for the
health and welfare of the citizens of this state, the legislature desires to enhance the
profession of prevention by providing for a qualified workforce in sufficient numbers to meet
the needs of Louisiana and to contribute to the development of healthy communities within
the state. The legislature finds prevention supervision to be essential for the ongoing
development of a qualified workforce sufficient to meet the present and anticipated public
health needs of the state.
B. The board shall adopt and promulgate rules which shall provide for the
certification of prevention supervisors in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
C. Any person seeking to be recognized by the board as a certified prevention
supervisor shall submit an application on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board.
The application shall be accompanied by a fee of not less than one hundred dollars nor more
than three hundred dollars. The fee for renewal shall be not less than one hundred dollars
nor more than three hundred dollars.
D. Upon investigation of the application, the board shall, within thirty days, notify
each candidate that the application is satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected.
If an application is rejected, the notice shall state the reason for such rejection.
E. The board shall recognize as a certified prevention supervisor each candidate who:
(1) Holds a valid and current credential as a licensed or certified prevention
professional.
(2) Is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the board.
(3) Does not have any pending disciplinary action with the board.
(4) Is not a defendant in any pending felony criminal proceedings.
(5) Has not been convicted of or entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere
to a felony. However, the board may, in its discretion, waive this requirement upon review
of the individual's circumstances. Each candidate shall provide a certified criminal history.
(6) Satisfies such other requirements as the board may establish, including but not
limited to receiving specialized training, obtaining specialized experience, and passing an
examination. In the event the board requires an examination, the fee for administering the
examination shall be in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of administering the
examination, but shall not be less than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred dollars.