Yes, the LSLBC has enacted a rule as follows:
§129. Licensure and Exemption of Exam for Individuals with Military Training and Experience, Military Spouses and Dependents [Formerly §321]
A. The board shall issue a license or registration to an applicant who is a member of the military, including United States Department of Defense civilian employees who have been assigned to duty in Louisiana, or an applicant who is married to or is a dependent of a member of the military or a United States Department of Defense civilian employee, if the member or United States Department of Defense civilian receives military orders for a change of station to a military installation or assignment located in this state or if the member or United States Department of Defense civilian has established this state as his state of legal residence as reflected in the member’s or United States Department of Defense civilian’s military record if, upon application to the board, all of the following conditions are satisfied by the applicant:
1. holds a current and valid occupational license in another state in an occupation with a similar scope of practice, as determined by the board.
2. has held the occupational license in the other state for at least one year.
3. has passed any examinations, or met any education, training, or experience standards as required by the board in the other state.
4. is held in good standing by the board in the other state.
5. does not have a disqualifying criminal record as determined by the board under the laws of this state.
6. has not had an occupational license revoked by a board in another state because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant’s work in the occupation.
7. did not surrender an occupational license because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the person’s work in the occupation in another state.
8. does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime. If there is an existing complaint, allegation or investigation pending, the board shall not issue or deny a license or registration until the complaint, allegation, or investigation is resolved, or the applicant otherwise satisfies the criteria for licensure in this state to the satisfaction of the board.
9. pays all applicable fees and meets all other requirements for licensure.
B. The board shall issue a license or registration to an applicant who is a member of the military, or an applicant who is married to or is a dependent of a member of the military or United States Department of Defense civilian employee who has been assigned duty in Louisiana, upon application based on work experience in another state if, upon application to the board, all of the following conditions are satisfied by the applicant:
1. worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or governmental certification to regulate a lawful occupation, but the board regulates this lawful occupation with a similar scope of practice.
2. worked for at least three years in the lawful occupation.
3. has not had an occupational license revoked by a board in another state because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant’s work in the occupation.
4. did not surrender an occupational license because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the person’s work in the occupation in another state.
5. does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime. If there is an existing complaint, allegation, or investigation pending, the board shall not issue or deny a license or registration until the complaint, allegation, or investigation is resolved, or the applicant otherwise satisfies the criteria for licensure in this state to the satisfaction of the board.
6. pays all applicable fees and meets all other requirements for licensure.
C. The board shall issue a license or registration to an applicant who is a member of the military or United States Department of Defense civilian employee who has been assigned duty in Louisiana, or an applicant who is married to or is a dependent of a member of the military or a United States Department of Defense civilian employee based on holding a private certification and work experience in another state if, upon application to the board, all of the following conditions are satisfied by the applicant:
1. worked in a state that does not use an occupational license or government certification to regulate a lawful occupation, but that occupation is lawfully regulated by this board through a license or registration.
2. has worked for at least two years in the lawful occupation.
3. holds a current and valid private certification in the lawful occupation.
4. the private certification organization holds the applicant in good standing.
5. has not had an occupational license revoked by a board in another state because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the applicant’s work in the occupation.
6. did not surrender an occupational license because of negligence or intentional misconduct related to the person’s work in the occupation in another state.
7. does not have a complaint, allegation, or investigation pending before a board in another state which relates to unprofessional conduct or an alleged crime. If there is an existing complaint, allegation or investigation pending, the board shall not issue or deny a license or registration until the complaint, allegation, or investigation is resolved or the applicant otherwise satisfies the criteria for licensure in this state to the satisfaction of the board.
8. pays all applicable fees and meets all other requirements for licensure.
D. The education, training, or experience requirements for an occupational license issued by the board will be determined by the presentation from the applicant of satisfactory evidence that the applicant received comparable education, training or experience as a member of the United States armed forces or any national guard or other reserve component.
E. The applicant will be required to complete the business and law course.
F. Upon receipt of all required and complete documents, the board will provide the applicant with a written decision regarding the application for an occupational license within 30 calendar days after receiving an application.
G. 1. The applicant may appeal any of the following decisions made by the board, in a court of general jurisdiction:
a. denial of a license.
b. determination of the classification.
c. determination of the similarity of the scope or practice of the occupational license issued.
H. A person who obtains a license or registration pursuant to this rule is subject to all laws regulating the occupation in this state and the jurisdiction of this board.
I. The term “military” means the armed forces of the United States, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and the reserve components thereof, the National Guard of any state, the Military Reserves of any state, or the naval militia of any state.
J. The term dependent means:
1. a resident spouse or resident unmarried child under the age of 21 years;
2. a child who is a student under the age of 24 years and who is financially dependent upon the parent; or
3. a child of any age who is disabled and dependent upon the parent.
K. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to any applicant receiving a dishonorable discharge or a military spouse whose spouse received a dishonorable discharge.
L. This Section preempts laws by township, municipal, county and other governments in the state which regulate occupational licenses and government certification.