Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:454.18

  • Administrative units: means developmental centers and any other unit established under the administration and supervision of the office. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Living options: means a variety of service settings wherein people with developmental disabilities live, including but not limited to extended family living, supported living, community homes, group homes, and residential facilities. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 28:451.2

The office and administrative units thereof are exempt from the requirement of La. Rev. Stat. 39:1643, regarding advertisement and award of lease bids, except that such exemption shall only be to lease privately owned buildings or space for the purpose of establishing living options.

Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.