What limits does Louisiana place on a med spa's business structure?
Ownership · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
The cited rules do not settle this — they specify no entity or ownership form for a med spa; they only define the Cosmetology Board and make practicing medicine without a license, or assisting an unlicensed person to do so, unlawful and disciplinable.
"Board" means the Louisiana State Board of Cosmetology. The board shall constitute a professional association within the meaning of Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana.
La. Rev. Stat. §37:563(4) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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"Physician" means a natural person who is the holder of an allopathic (M.D.) degree or an osteopathic (D.O.) degree from a medical college in good standing with the board who holds a license, permit, certification, or registration issued by the board to engage in the practice of medicine in the state of Louisiana.
La. Rev. Stat. §37:1262(2) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Soliciting, accepting, or receiving anything of economic value in return for and based on the referral of patients to another person, firm, or corporation or in return for the prescription of medications or medical devices is a cause for which the board may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke any license or permit.
La. Rev. Stat. §37:1285(A)(19) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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