§451.4. State developmental centers; office of state health care facilities

            A. The office of state health care facilities shall administer, supervise, and be responsible for the operation of state developmental centers providing developmental disabilities services.

            B. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is continued as an administrative unit of the office of state health care facilities.

            C. Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center shall be an administrative unit of the office of state health care facilities.

            D. The facility administrator of each center shall recommend to the executive director of the office of state health care facilities and the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health policies and procedures necessary for the proper and orderly operation of the facility. Such policies and procedures shall be consistent with principles of this Chapter, office policies, and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. Policies and procedures developed pursuant to this Subsection shall not be implemented until approved by the secretary.

            Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005; Acts 2007, No. 325, §1, eff. July 9, 2007; Acts 2012, No. 232, §1, eff. May 22, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 20, §1, eff. May 29, 2015; Acts 2019, No. 411, §2, eff. June 20, 2019; Acts 2026, No. 702, §2, eff. June 2, 2026; Acts 2026, No. 715, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2026.