- A. In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 51:941-945 and the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950-970 as amended, Louisiana Economic Development's Small and Emerging Business Development Program administers these regulations which are intended to prescribe the procedures for qualifying and certifying small and emerging businesses; to provide for bonding and other financial assistance; to provide for technical and managerial assistance; to provide for a business mentor-protégé program; to recognize achievements for small and emerging businesses; and to facilitate access to state agency procurement.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 51:942.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Office of the Secretary, Division of Economically Disadvantaged Business Development, LR 23:49 (January 1997), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Office of Business Development, LR 29:542 (April 2003), LR 30:753 (April 2004), amended by Louisiana Economic Development, Office of Economic Development, LR 51:1864 (November 2025).