La. Stat. tit. 30 § 2050.13
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Acts 1-3, 6-671
The secretary may employ one or more hearing officers to perform such duties relative to adjudications as the secretary assigns to them. A hearing officer shall be a full-time employee in the classified service of the state.
La. R.S. § 30:2050.13