The public hearing to receive comments and testimony on the proposed revisions to the original proposed rule for Regulatory Project 2020-1 ~ Prescription Monitoring Program has been postponed.
Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricane Laura, Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne has ordered the closure of all state offices on Wed., August 26 and Thurs., August 27.
Due to the threat of severe weather associated with Hurricanes Laura and Marco, Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne has ordered the closure of all state offices in 35 parishes including East Baton Rouge.
The State Commissioner of Administration has ordered state government offices located within East Baton Rouge Parish to delay their opening on Monday, June 8, 2020 until 1:00 pm due to the hazards associated with the tropical weather system named Cristobal.
We have completed the preparations which will allow us to re-open the Board office to visitors.
The Board is extending the online renewal option for CDS licenses and will begin with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs).
As directed by Governor Edward's Stay-at-Home Order, Proclamation 33 JBE 2020, the staff working at the Board office has been reduced to essential personnel.
The Board has posted additional guidance information for the COVID-19 public health information on its COVID-19 webpage.
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by Gov. Edwards, the Board issued a guidance document today to its licensees.
In the interest of public health and safety, the Board office has been temporarily closed to visitors until further notice.