§2157. License issuance; application; onsite inspection
A. Each application for licensure of a behavioral health services provider shall be submitted to the department on forms prescribed by the department and shall contain such information as the department may require. Additional information required by the department shall be provided by the applicant as requested.
B. Each application for licensure and each license renewal application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in the amount required pursuant to R.S. 40:2006.
C. Following receipt of the completed initial licensing application and licensing fee, the department shall perform an onsite survey and inspection. If, after the onsite survey and inspection, the department finds that the provider meets the requirements established under this Part and under the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued.
D. As a condition for renewal of license, the licensee shall submit to the department a completed annual renewal application on the forms prescribed by the department, which shall contain all information required by the department. Additionally, the annual renewal licensing fee shall be submitted with the annual renewal application. Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application and the annual renewal licensing fee, the department shall determine if the facility continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and under the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part. The department may perform an onsite survey and inspection upon annual renewal. If the provider continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and under the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued which shall be valid for up to one year, unless otherwise revoked or suspended.
E. The department may perform an onsite inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this Part.
Acts 2013, No. 308, §1, eff. June 17, 2013.
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