Louisiana Administrative Code

A. The commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry has the duty and authority to promote, protect, and advance Louisiana agriculture and to promote the building of Louisiana using Louisiana products. The constitution and laws of Louisiana grant the commissioner this authority both g…

A. A pesticide manufacturer having paid the pesticide registration fee required by R.S. 3:3221(A) may make written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry on a form provided by said department for a rebate of not more than 50 percent of each pesticide registrati…

A. Upon receipt of a written application for a rebate of the pesticide registration fee, the commissioner may grant a rebate of not more than 50 percent of each pesticide registration fee and thereafter may rebate same to the pesticide manufacturer if the commissioner finds, base…

Annual Registration Period—is the first day of January through the thirty-first day of December for each calendar year, beginning January 1, 2024. Annual Registration Renewal Period—is the first day of November of each calendar year through the thirty-first day of December of eac…

A. All private education lenders shall: 1. register with the commissioner through the NMLS before engaging in private education lending in the state, as required by and in accordance with R.S. 6:1421, et seq.; 2. renew their registration annually, as provided by R.S. 6:1421, et s…

A. The commissioner shall begin accepting initial registration applications from private education lenders, as required by R.S. 6:1421, et seq., on January 1, 2024. B. Any private education lender shall be in violation of R.S. 6:1421, et seq., if they: 1. are securing, making or …

A. Applications for renewal of private education lender registrations shall: 1. be submitted to the commissioner through the NMLS; 2. include all information required by R.S. 6:1421, et seq., and any rule or regulation adopted by the commissioner under authority of R.S. 6:1424; a…

A. R.S. 6:1421, et seq., expressly authorizes the commissioner to enforce provisions thereof and this rule in accordance with powers vested by R.S. 6:121.1. B. The commissioner may take appropriate action against any person subject to his licensing, registration, regulation, or s…

A. Violations of R.S. 6:1421, et seq., or this rule include, but are not limited to, any person who: 1. has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by R.S. 6:1421, et seq., or any rule or regulation adopted under authority of R.S. 6:1424; 2. …

A. The following fee schedule is adopted to cover administrative costs of implementing, maintaining and enforcing the Private Education Lender Registry, as provided by R.S. 6:1421, et seq.: 1. initial registration fee of $1,500; 2. renewal registration fee of $1,000; and 3. renew…

A. If any provision or item of this regulation, or the application thereof, is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items, or applications of the regulation which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications.

A. In addition to the definitions listed below, and unless otherwise provided, the definitions in §101 of this Part shall apply to this Chapter. B. The terms defined in this Chapter have the meanings given to them in this Section, except where the context expressly indicates othe…

A. Producer or person in charge of animals shall ensure that a sufficient level of animal health and animal care and well-being is maintained for the livestock. 1. Livestock personnel shall have the proper level of knowledge, ability, and competency to maintain the health and car…

A. Body Condition Scoring (BCS) of Cattle 1.a. BCS⎯a standardized, objective method of evaluating the body condition of cattle regardless of breed, age, gender, or body type. b. Body Condition⎯a measure of fat cover and scores are indicative of energy reserves in the body. 2. Sev…

A. Housing 1. All facilities in which horses are maintained shall be kept free of excessive feces, urine, mud, or other waste products. 2. All facilities in which horses are maintained shall be constructed and maintained to minimize hazards that may cause injury to the horses con…

A. Housing and Environment 1. Any facilities in which poultry are housed shall provide shelter so as to minimize the compromise to poultry health from heat, cold, adverse weather, and predation. 2. All (commercial) facilities in which poultry are housed shall be maintained so as …

A. Housing 1. If housed outdoors, shelter shall be readily available to swine so as to minimize the compromise to their health from heat and adverse weather. 2. If housed indoors, facilities shall be maintained so as to minimize the compromise to health from heat and adverse weat…

A. Housing 1. Shelter shall be readily available to small ruminants so as to minimize the compromise to their health from heat or adverse weather. B. Health and Veterinary Care 1. Management procedures shall be in place to minimize the distress or disease caused by Haemonchus con…

A. Standards for management and destruction of animals during an emergency may be extended during a declared disaster or animal disease event. In such cases mass euthanasia may be necessary. 1. Mass euthanasia shall be used for unusual conditions which require depopulation, such …

A. Inhalant Agents 1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) a. Compressed CO2 gas in cylinders shall be the only allowed source of carbon dioxide. b. Gas concentration shall be maintained for at least one minute after death. c. CO2 shall be the only chemical to be used for euthanasia of animals i…

A. Workforce development and job training is vital to support the state’s commitment to the development of strategies and initiatives for the entertainment industry, and the state’s long-term goal of achieving an independent, self-supporting entertainment industry. B. The purpose…

Applicant—the entity or training provider requesting an award from LED under this program. Award—funding approved under this program for eligible equipment, technology or training activities. Award Agreement—that agreement or contract hereinafter referred to between the training …

A. The following general principles will direct the administration of the program. 1. Awards are not to be construed as an entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the criteria …

A. This program provides two types of assistance: 1. technology or equipment funding for approved training providers, related to entertainment industry training, as approved by LED. The funding may include but not be limited to: a. replacement or upgraded equipment to replace exi…

A. An eligible applicant is an accredited Louisiana higher education institution, or customized training provider in the areas of arts, media and entertainment, with a proven track record of offering career oriented programs, as approved by LED. B. Applicants must demonstrate a t…

A. LED will consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests are the following: 1. needs of the entertainment industry; 2. unique or innovative nature of the proposed pro…

A. The applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, which may be in letter form or in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which shall contain, but not be limited to the following: 1. an overview of the training provider institution, its history, and the busin…

A. In the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the Constitution and laws of the state of Lou…

A. Film festivals, fellowships, filmmaking labs, and other entertainment initiatives designed to champion indigenous filmmaking talent provide vital opportunities for new and aspiring filmmakers to showcase their work and receive feedback, and support the state’s long-term goal o…

Applicant—the arts or film organization requesting a matching award from LED under this program. Award—funding approved under this program for eligible matching funds. Award Agreement—that agreement or contract hereinafter referred to between the training provider and LED, throug…

A. The following general principles will direct the administration of the program. 1. Awards are not to be construed as an entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the sole discretion to determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meet the criteria …

A. An eligible applicant is a non-profit arts or film organization approved by LED, with a proven track record of organizing film festivals, film grant programs, fellowships, filmmaking labs, or other entertainment initiatives designed to champion indigenous filmmaking talent as …

A. LED will consider various factors when determining which proposal will be funded. Among the factors which may be taken into account in the review of the award requests are the following: 1. needs of the entertainment industry; 2. disbursement of funding statewide; 3. unique or…

A. The applicant(s) must submit an application to LED, or if a third party administrator has been engaged, as otherwise directed by LED, which may be in letter form or in a more formal application format, as directed by LED, which shall contain, but not be limited to the followin…

A. In the event the secretary determines, in his discretion, that an award would be appropriate, an award agreement shall demonstrate the intent and commitments of the applicant and LED to enter into an award agreement consistent with the Constitution and laws of the state of Lou…

A. The State Market Commission hereby adopts LAC 7:V.Chapter 21 under the authority of R.S. 3:415 for the purpose of advertising, publicizing and promoting the increased production and packaging of Louisiana sweet potatoes, in the state of Louisiana, through the creation, licensi…

A. The terms defined in this Section have the meaning given to them herein, for purposes of this Chapter, except where the context expressly indicates otherwise. Commission―the Louisiana State Market Commission. Commissioner―Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture…

A. The commission may develop and adopt a Louisiana sweet potato logo to be placed on boxes, crates, or other packages to certify that the sweet potatoes in the boxes, crates or other packages are Louisiana sweet potatoes. B. Upon adoption of a Louisiana sweet potato logo the com…

A. The commission may license a producer to use the Louisiana sweet potato logo if the producer meets the following requirements: 1. the producer makes written application to the commission for a license, on a form provided by the department; 2. the producer pays the license fee;…

A. The Louisiana sweet potato logo shall be reserved for the exclusive use of the department in promoting, advertising and marketing Louisiana sweet potatoes and for each producer licensed to use the logo. B. The Louisiana sweet potato logo shall not be placed on any box, crate o…

A. Each producer applying for and receiving an initial license to use the logo shall pay a fee of $25 before being licensed. B. Each producer, thereafter, shall pay an annual renewal fee of $25 on or before June 30 of each year.

A. The department or its authorized representative shall have the right to enter any Louisiana sweet potato farm and any packaging plant to inspect that facility and any records pertaining to the growing, packaging or sale of any Louisiana sweet potato by any producer licensed un…

A. Whoever violates the use of the Louisiana sweet potato logo adopted pursuant to R.S. 3:415 or this Chapter may be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500 for each violation or may have his license to use the Louisiana sweet potato logo suspended, revoked or placed on probat…

A. The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LRC) is totally committed to deterring substance abuse or use which imperils the health and well-being of our employees and the citizens of this state. To accomplish this, the LRC hereby adopts these Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplac…

A. These rules apply to domicile employees, field auditors and appointees of the LRC, as well as potential employees and appointees to those positions. B. Following a job offer, potential employees and potential appointees will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing…

A. To maintain a safe and productive work environment, all LRC employees are required to: 1. report for duty in the physical and emotional condition which maximizes his/her ability to perform assigned tasks in a competent and safe manner; 2. promptly and cooperatively submit to d…

A. All employees may be required to submit to drug and/or alcohol testing as a condition of employment, as a condition of continued employment, or as a condition of promotion, demotion, reassignment or detail to a safety-sensitive position. Whether announced or unannounced, tests…

A. Drug testing pursuant to this policy shall be for the presence of marijuana, opiates, cocaine, amphetamine/methamphetamine and phencyclidine (PCP) in accordance with R.S. 49:1001 et seq. Testing shall be performed by a contractor chosen by the Office of State Purchasing, Divis…

A. Evidential breath testing (EBT) devices approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be used by certified breath alcohol technicians to determine the presence of alcohol in the employee's system. B. The employee will be advised of the results of the brea…

A. The use of illegal drugs, unauthorized alcohol and other controlled or unauthorized substances will not be tolerated. Substance abuse endangers the health and well-being of our employees, prevents quality service to the public and is inconsistent with the LRC's mission. While …