§ 40:2180.26 — License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections

Louisiana § 40:2180.26

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

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§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.

Legislative History

Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2109.