§ 40:2120.22 — Operation without a license; penalty

Louisiana § 40:2120.22

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§2120.22. Operation without a license; penalty
A. A nurse staffing agency shall not operate without a license issued by the
department. Any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal
entity operating such an agency without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined no less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand
dollars. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. It shall be the
responsibility of the department to inform the appropriate district attorney of the alleged
violation to ensure enforcement.
B. If a person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal
entity is operating a nurse staffing agency without a license issued by the department, the
department may have the authority to issue an immediate cease and desist order to that
person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. Any such
agency receiving a cease and desist order from the department shall immediately cease
operations until such time that the agency is issued a license by the department.
C. The department shall seek an injunction in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court
against any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity
operating an agency that receives a cease and desist order from the department in accordance
with Subsection B of this Section and that does not cease operations immediately. Any such
person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity operating
an agency against which an injunction is granted shall be liable to the department for attorney
fees, costs, and damages.

Legislative History

Acts 2022, No. 577, §1.