This statute establishes the purpose of Louisiana's behavioral health provider licensure framework, authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate rules for integrated behavioral health services under a single license and to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of persons receiving such services. It sets the foundation for licensing and operational standards across behavioral health providers and facilities in Louisiana. Compliance staff should understand this as the enabling authority for the broader licensing chapter (RS 40:2151–2161) rather than a standalone operational requirement.
View official sourceLogin Sign-Up Home Laws Bills Sessions House Senate Committees Legislators My Legis 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions House Committees Senate Committees Miscellaneous Committees Scheduled Meetings Representatives Senators Caucuses and Delegations RS 40:2152 §2152. Purpose The purpose of this Part is to authorize the Louisiana Department of Health to promulgate and publish rules and regulations to provide for integrated behavioral health services under one license, to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of persons receiving behavioral health services, and to provide for the safe operation and maintenance of providers and facilities providing such care. Acts 2013, No. 308, §1, eff. June 17, 2013. If you experience any technical difficulties navigating this website, contact the webmaster. P.O. Box 94062 (900 North Third Street) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9062