LAC 46:XXXIII.1809. Procedural Requirements

A. In conformity with the substantive requirements of §1805, an application for licensure, whether initial, by credential, or reinstatement to the board, shall be accompanied by each of the following: 1. two or such other number of fully completed fingerprint record cards, containing all identifiable information requested, as well as certified sets of fingerprints which have been affixed by a sheriff, police officer, or other law enforcement personnel; 2. a check in the amount of no less than $100 in satisfaction of the fees and costs incurred by the board to process fingerprint cards and to request and to receive criminal history record information. B. Fingerprint cards and instructions pertaining thereto will be supplied by the board with an application. Such cards and instructions may also be obtained upon written request directed to the office of the board. C. An applicant shall be responsible for any increase in the amounts specified in §1809.A.2, which may be assessed by any state or federal agency, including, but not limited to, the bureau and the FBI, or for the fees and costs which may be incurred by the board in requesting and obtaining criminal history record information. An applicant shall also be responsible for payment of any processing fees and costs resulting from a fingerprint card being rejected by any state or federal agency, including, but not limited to, the bureau and the FBI. D. All background check results shall be valid for a period of six months or until the license is issued, whichever is earlier.