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  "text": "Except as provided in the Louisiana Telehealth Access Act, R.S. 40:1223.1 et seq., no person shall practice medicine as defined in this Part until the person possesses a duly recorded license issued pursuant to this Part, a permit or registration as provided for in this Part, or a certificate issued pursuant to Part I-D of this Chapter.",
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