La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXIX-125

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XXIX-125 - Ownership of License [Formerly section 131]

A. The license for which a person becomes the qualifying party belongs to the licensee, a corporate license belongs to the corporation; a partnership license belongs to the partnership; a limited liability company license belongs to the limited liability company, and an individual license belongs to the individual, regardless of the status of the qualifying party of the entity.

B. A domestic business entity licensed or registered by the board as a limited liability company, business corporation, partnership in commendam, or partnership, that converts under the provisions of R.S. 12:1601 et seq., or is a surviving entity following a merger pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 368(a)(1)(f) where ownership of the entity does not change, shall be recognized by the board without having to file a new application for a license or registration provided that these changes have been reported to the Louisiana Secretary of State. Prior to updating a license or registration of the converted entity or surviving entity, the converted entity or surviving entity must furnish a copy of the revised certificate(s) of insurance in the new name of the converted entity or surviving entity for any coverage required for the issuance of the updated license or registration.

C. An updated license or registration issued pursuant to Subsection B of this Section shall have an effective date retroactive to the effective date of the conversion as stated on the certificate of conversion, or the merger as stated on the certificate of merger.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXIX-125

Adopted by the Department of Commerce, Licensing Board for Contractors, November 1974, amended and promulgated LR 8:137 (March 1982), amended by the Office of the Governor, Licensing Board for Contractors, LR 38:151 (January 2012), LR 442146 (12/1/2018), Amended LR 491921 (11/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:2150-2165 and R.S. 12:1308.