The board may affiliate with the American Association of Dental Examiners, associations of deans of dental schools, or other similar professional associations, as an active member, and pay regular annual dues to said associations and send delegates or representatives to the meetings of said associations.  Delegates may receive the per diem provided in La. Rev. Stat. 37:755 for the time spent in attending such meetings and reimbursement for actual and necessary traveling expenses.

Amended by Acts 1972, No. 209, §3; Acts 1995, No. 920, §1.