§2452.  Regulations;  preemption

A.  The commissioner may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or proper to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.  Such rules and regulations shall be promulgated and adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

B.  If at any time a provision of this Chapter is in conflict with federal law or regulations promulgated pursuant to federal law, such a provision shall be preempted only to the extent necessary to avoid direct conflict with such federal law or regulations.  The commissioner shall, pursuant to rule or regulation promulgated and adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, subsequently administer and enforce this Chapter in a manner that conforms to such federal law or regulations.

Acts 2013, No. 326, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2015.