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urn: urn:us-la:rs:37:2863
citation: "R.S. 37:2863"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 37 › Chapter 36-B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2005, number: 272, section: 1, effective_date: 2005-06-29, role: enactment }
---

# Powers and duties of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

In addition to the powers and duties established in R.S. 37:1270, the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners shall:

(1) Publish minimum standards for polysomnography.

(2) Approve the licensure examination, and approve, deny, revoke, probate, suspend, and renew licenses of a duly qualified applicant.

(3) Conduct administrative hearings on the denial, suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew a license.

(4) Adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Chapter.