La. Admin. Code § LAC 51:XV.103
Permits
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A. Any person operating a hotel, lodging house or boarding house must obtain a permit from the state health officer. B. [Formerly paragraph 15:002-2] Such permits are non-transferable.
Under LAC 51:XV.103, any individual or entity that operates a hotel, lodging house, or boarding house in Louisiana is required to hold a valid permit issued by the state health officer. This permit is tied specifically to the permit holder and cannot be transferred to another person or entity. The rule establishes a baseline licensing requirement intended to ensure that lodging operations are subject to state health oversight.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of hotels, lodging houses, or boarding houses must secure a permit from the Louisiana state health officer before operating, as required by LAC 51:XV.103. Because these permits are explicitly non-transferable under the same provision, a compliant operator obtains a new permit whenever ownership or management of the facility changes hands rather than assuming an existing one carries over. Keeping permit documentation current and on file is a standard practice for operators subject to this rule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
LAC 51:XV.103 requires that the lodging establishment where you reside or stay hold a valid, non-transferable permit from the Louisiana state health officer. If a facility appears to be operating without such a permit, that may be relevant information when contacting the Louisiana Department of Health or a local tenant-rights organization. Guests and residents of hotels, lodging houses, or boarding houses can inquire about permit status as part of understanding the regulatory standing of their housing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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