Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board

RECENT CHANGES TO THE
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CHANGES TO THE LAWS

HB 205/ACT 145 of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session
Effective: August 1, 2022

LA R. S. 37:701 (I) “…Provide for the incidental practice of engineering by architects; to provide for the scope of practice for architects engaging in incidental engineering work; to provide for certain conditions; and to provide for related matters….”

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SB 17/ACT 2 of the 2020 Special Legislative Session
Effective: January 1, 2021

§693. (2) A professional engineer shall be…..
(A)…
(B)…
(C) A graduate of an accredited engineering curriculum of four years or more approved by the board as being of satisfactory standing, who has twenty years or more of progressive engineering experience in work acceptable to the board, which is of good character and reputation, who has passed the examinations required by the Board, and who has satisfied the requirements of R. S. 37:694.


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Act 616 of the 2016 Regular Session, amending La. R.S. 37:3651(A)(1) - military-trained applicants required to meet all minimum requirements for licensure/certification
Effective: August 1, 2016

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