La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XIII-735
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 4, April 20, 2024
Section XIII-735 - General Procedures [formerly paragraph 13:022-1]A. Manufacturer License. A person who wishes to engage in the business or practice of constructing an individual mechanical sewerage treatment system, and who is responsible for having the system evaluated in compliance with §725. F of this Part, shall first obtain a license for each approved tested design of plant manufactured, from the state health officer.B. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-2] Installer License. A person who wishes to perform installations or maintenance of individual sewerage systems shall first obtain the appropriate type of individual sewerage installer license. Two types of licenses are offered: 1. a basic license for installation and maintenance of facilities other than individual mechanical plants; and2. a combination license which allows the installation and maintenance of individual mechanical plants as well. A combination license may be obtained only in conjunction with a basic license, and is considered to be a separate license.C. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-3] Sub-Manufacturer License. A person or entity authorized by a licensed manufacturer to construct, or assemble individual sewerage systems, or any portion thereof, prior to offering such systems for installation in Louisiana, is required to obtain an individual sewerage system sub-manufacturer license.D. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-4] Application. Applications for an Individual Sewerage System Installer and/or Maintenance Provider License, as well as for Individual Sewerage System Sub-Manufacturer License, may be obtained from the nearest Parish Health Unit. Applications, including any required endorsements or certifications, must be submitted to the Sanitarian Program Administrator-Individual Sewage, Sanitarian Services Section, Office of Public Health. All licenses shall be issued by this office upon successful fulfillment of all application requirements and completion of any required examination(s), and shall be valid throughout the entire state.E. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-5] Renewal. All licenses expire on January 31 of each year. Applications for renewal including all required endorsements must be received no later than December 1 of each year in order to insure timely renewal. The renewal of a license will be withheld from any applicant who has not complied with the requirements of this Part.F. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-6] Suspension or Revocation of License. In addition to other remedies provided for by law, a license may be suspended upon determination by the state health officer of non-compliance with the requirements of this code. In the event of suspension, notice shall be given to the licensee having committed said violation(s) that his license has been suspended pending an Administrative Hearing in the matter to determine whether sufficient grounds for revocation exist.G. [Formerly paragraph 13:022-7] Reinstatement of License. Upon revocation of a license, an installer, maintenance provider, manufacturer, or submanufacturer shall not be eligible for any license for a minimum period of two years from the date of revocation for cause.La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XIII-735
Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1359 (June 2002).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4(A)(6) and R.S. 40:5(9)(20).