Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3388

  • Addiction counselor: means any person who is licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and procedures established by the board and who, by means of his special knowledge acquired through formal education or practical experience, is qualified to provide addiction counseling services to those individuals afflicted with or suffering from an addictive disorder or certain co-occurring disorders. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3386.1
  • Board: means the governing body of the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3386.1

            A. Each licensed, certified, and registered addiction counselor shall renew his credentials every two years.

            B. Within the two-year period provided for in Subsection A of this Section, each licensed, certified, and registered addiction counselor shall provide to the board documentation of successfully completing forty-eight board-approved continuing educational hours.

            C. The documentation required by Subsection B of this Section shall be provided on a form and in a manner prescribed by the board.

            Acts 2004, No. 803, §3, eff. July 8, 2004; Acts 2020, No. 328, §2.