LAC 46:XL.129. Reciprocity

A. If an applicant is licensed as a home inspector in another state in which laws, rules and testing standards are similar to, but in no case less stringent than, those of the LSBHI, and the applicant is in good standing with that licensing authority, then that state's license may be accepted as evidence of the applicant's experience and training. However, the applicant shall have satisfactorily completed an examination from a testing agency approved by the board, and shall pay all applicable fees as well as comply with the Louisiana Home Inspector Licensing Law and LSBHI administrative code. Applicants seeking reciprocity shall certify under oath that they are in good standing in any state where a license is held. The board may make inquiries of the licensing authority concerning the applicant and respond to similar requests from other licensing authorities. B. Prior to being granted reciprocity, the applicant shall attend the LSBHI report writing seminar conducted by the board or its approved representative and pass the LSBHI-approve standards of practice and code of ethics examination.