La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § I-1111

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 12, December 20, 2024

Section I-1111 - Dependents of Healthcare Professionals

A. Pursuant to R.S. 37:1751, the board shall issue a license, permit pending normal license, or registration to an applicant who is a dependent of a healthcare professional who has relocated to and established his legal residence in Louisiana, holds a valid license to provide healthcare services in Louisiana, and is providing healthcare services in Louisiana in accordance with the following provisions:

1. If the applicant holds an out-of-state license in architecture from another state and licensure by endorsement or reciprocity is provided for by law, the applicant shall submit to the board an NCARB (blue cover) certificate as described in Rule §1103(A)supra. Upon finding the NCARB (blue cover) certificate in order and upon payment of a registration fee of $300, the board shall register and issue a license to said individual to practice architecture in this state.

2. If the applicant holds an out-of-state license in architecture from another state but licensure by endorsement or reciprocity is not provided for by law, licensure to practice architecture in Louisiana shall be granted by the submission to the board of proof of all of the following:

a. the applicant holds a current and valid occupational license in architecture;

b. the applicant has held the occupational license in the other state for at least one year;

c. the applicant has passed any examinations, or met any education, training, or experience standards as required by the licensing board in the other state;

d. the applicant is held in good standing by the licensing board in the other state;

e. the applicant does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board;

f. the applicant has not had an occupational license revoked by a licensing board in another state because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant's work in architecture;

g. the applicant did not surrender an occupational license because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the person's work in architecture in another state;

h. the applicant does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime; if the applicant has a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending, the board shall not issue or deny a license to the applicant until the complaint, allegation, or investigation is resolved, or the applicant otherwise satisfies the criteria for licensure in Louisiana to the satisfaction of the board;

i. the applicant pays all applicable fees in this state, and

j. the applicant simultaneously applies for a permanent license; if the applicant fails to qualify for a permanent license once the permanent application is vetted, any temporary permit shall automatically terminate.

3. If the applicant worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or government certification to regulate the practice of architecture, licensure to practice architecture in Louisiana shall be granted by the submission to the board of proof of all of the following:

a. the applicant worked at least three (3) years in architecture, and

b. the applicant satisfies the requirements of paragraphs (A)(2)(e) through (j) of this Section.

4. For purposes of this Rule, "dependent" and "healthcare professional" shall have the meanings set forth in R.S. 37:1751(A), such meanings incorporated herein by reference.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § I-1111

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Architectural Examiners, LR 491034 (6/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:144.