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  "citation": "R.S. 37:2408",
  "heading": "License required; limitations",
  "text": "A. No person shall practice, or in any way hold himself out, or designate himself, as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant unless licensed by the board.\n\nB. A person employed as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant by the United States government, or any department, agency, or bureau thereof, shall not be required to obtain a license under the provisions of this Chapter. However, such person may engage in the practice of physical therapy outside the course and scope of such federal employment only after obtaining a license in accordance with this Chapter.\n\nC. A license issued pursuant to this Chapter does not authorize the diagnosis of disease.",
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      "number": "29",
      "name": "LOUISIANA PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT"
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      "number": "I",
      "name": "PHYSICAL THERAPISTS"
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      "act_year": 2009,
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