LAC 46:LXXV.503. Compliance Hearings

A. The board shall provide a compliance hearing to a rejected applicant for licensure or registration provided that the rejected applicant requests a compliance hearing in writing within 30 days of the receipt of the notice of rejection. The applicant's request for a compliance hearing shall state with specificity the reason(s) why the application should be accepted. B. A licensee whose license has lapsed shall be entitled to a compliance hearing provided that the licensee requests one in writing within 10 days after receipt of the notice for the lapsed license C. The purpose and intent of the compliance hearing is to provide a forum for the applicant, licensee, or registrant to present documentary evidence, in the form of affidavits, public records, official records, letters, etc., along with testimony under oath to establish that the applicant, licensee, or registrant does, in fact, meet the lawful requirements for issuance of a license or registration, or the retention of the license or registration, The board shall have the authority to administer oaths, hear the testimony, and conduct the hearing. The applicant, licensee, or registrant may be represented by counsel, or may represent her/himself. D. In any compliance hearing, the burden of proof shall rest with the applicant, licensee, or registrant. E. Within 30 days after the compliance hearing, the board shall forward its final decision, including specific reasons thereof, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the applicant, licensee, or registrant.