§54. Examination

            A. A board may require an applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination specific to relevant state laws that regulate the occupation if an occupational license or certification in this state requires an applicant to pass a jurisprudential examination specific to relevant state statutes and administrative rules that regulate the occupation or certification.

            B. If the Horticulture Commission of Louisiana administers an examination as part of the licensure process, it may require applicants to take and pass all or part of the examination as may be necessary to demonstrate competence regarding Louisiana-specific flora or Louisiana-specific environmental issues.

            C. If an examination is required for licensure or certification pursuant to the Louisiana Pesticide Law, R.S. 3:3201 et seq., applicants may be required to take and pass all or part of the examination as may be necessary to demonstrate competence regarding Louisiana-specific flora, fauna, or environmental issues.

            Acts 2024, No. 253, §1; Acts 2024, No. 568, §1.