Title 3, Agriculture and Forestry
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La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.12 Authorization of the Department of Insurance to employ investigators
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§4351.12. Authorization of the Department of Insurance to employ investigators The department shall have authority to employ investigators to investigate complaints received against the group self-insurance fund authorized to do business in this state and against any unauthorized…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.13 Disclosure
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§4351.13. Disclosure A. It shall be unlawful for any person who is an officer, trustee, employee, administrator, agent, or representative of the group self-insurance fund, as well as any person, partnership, corporation, banking corporation, or any other legal entity which perfor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.14 Departmental complaint directives; failure to comply; fines; hearing
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§4351.14. Departmental complaint directives; failure to comply; fines; hearing A. Any person subject to the regulatory authority of the department who fails to comply with any directive issued by the department in connection with a consumer complaint shall be fined an amount not …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.15 Dissolution
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§4351.15. Dissolution A. If the fund chooses to dissolve, it shall apply to the department for the authority to dissolve. An application to dissolve shall be on a form prescribed by the department and shall be approved or disapproved by the department within sixty days of receipt…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.16 Exclusive use of expirations
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§4351.16. Exclusive use of expirations A.(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, for purposes of soliciting, selling, or negotiating the renewal or sale of group self-insurance coverage, products, or insurance services, an insurance agent or insurance broker shall have …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.2 Authorization; trade or professional association; initial financial requirements
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§4351.2. Authorization; trade or professional association; initial financial requirements A.(1) Five or more Louisiana timber or agriculture operators that are not public entities, each of which has a positive net worth, is financially solvent, and is capable of assuming the obli…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.3 Requirements; excess insurance; administrative and service companies; status;
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§4351.3. Requirements; excess insurance; administrative and service companies; status; liability; refunds A. The fund established pursuant to R.S. 3:4351.2 shall: (1) File rates in accordance with R.S. 3:4351.7 and maintain at least seven hundred fifty thousand dollars in earned …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.4 Investments
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§4351.4. Investments A. No security or other investment shall be eligible for purchase or acquisition by the fund unless it is interest-bearing or interest-accruing or dividend- or income-paying, and is not then in default in any respect, and the fund is entitled to receive for i…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.5 Authority of Department of Insurance
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§4351.5. Authority of Department of Insurance A. The fund shall not become operative until issued a certificate of authority by the department. Except for the certificate of authority, the department shall keep confidential all documents and records associated with the provisions…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.6 Licensing of agents; claims against insurance agents
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§4351.6. Licensing of agents; claims against insurance agents A. Any person soliciting membership for the fund shall be licensed by the department as a property and casualty producer pursuant to R.S. 22:1541 et seq. No employee of a bona fide trade or professional association whi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.7 Rates; filing; review of rate determination
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§4351.7. Rates; filing; review of rate determination A. The fund shall file rates on an actuarially justified basis with the department and may use the rates ninety days after filing, unless the department disapproves the use of rates within the ninety-day period. B. The fund sha…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.8 Consecutive net losses
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§4351.8. Consecutive net losses If the fund has three years of consecutive net losses on the audited financial statements of the fund, or two years of consecutive net losses on the audited financial statements of the fund in excess of five hundred thousand dollars or five percent…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4351.9 Insolvencies
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§4351.9. Insolvencies A. In the event the fund is insolvent, then in addition to any other provision of law or rule, the department shall require that the fund files a plan in writing within sixty days from the date that the fund becomes aware of the insolvency, and the plan shal…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4361 Donations of land suitable for forestry or park purposes; lease or purchase of lands
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§4361. Donations of land suitable for forestry or park purposes; lease or purchase of lands The forestry commission, through the state forester, may accept gifts, donations, or contributions of land suitable for forestry purposes and may enter into agreements with the federal gov…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4362 Expenditures for management and utilization of areas acquired; disposal of products from land
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§4362. Expenditures for management and utilization of areas acquired; disposal of products from land When lands are acquired or leased under R.S. 3:4361 the commission may: (1) Make expenditures from any funds not otherwise obligated, for the management, development, and utilizat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4363 Segregation and use of revenues
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§4363. Segregation and use of revenues All revenues derived from lands presently owned or subsequently acquired under the provisions of this Part shall be segregated by the state treasurer for the use of the commission in the acquisition, management, development, and use of such …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4364 Payment of obligations for acquisition of land
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§4364. Payment of obligations for acquisition of land Obligations for the acquisition of land incurred by the commission under the authority of this Part shall be paid solely and exclusively from revenues derived from such lands and shall not impose any liability upon the general…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4365 Sale, exchange, or lease of lands
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§4365. Sale, exchange, or lease of lands The commission may sell, exchange, or lease lands under its jurisdiction when it is advantageous to the state in the highest orderly development and management of state forests. The sale, lease, or exchange shall not be contrary to the ter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4381 Policies and purposes of urban forestry
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§4381. Policies and purposes of urban forestry A. The Legislature finds and declares that: (1) Trees serve as a vital resource in the urban environment and as an important psychological link with nature for the urban dweller. (2) Trees are a valuable economic asset in our cities.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4382 Definitions
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§4382. Definitions For the purposes of this Part the following definitions shall apply to the terms used herein: (1) "Urban forestry" means the cultivation and management of trees in urban areas for their present and potential contribution to the physiological, sociological, and …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4383 Authority for forestry commission to implement a program of urban forestry
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§4383. Authority for forestry commission to implement a program of urban forestry A. The commission is authorized to implement a program in urban forestry to encourage better tree management and planting in urban areas, to assist the cities in seeking innovative solutions to prob…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4384 Technical assistance to urban areas
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§4384. Technical assistance to urban areas A. The commission is authorized to provide technical assistance to urban areas with respect to: (1) Planning for regional, parish, and local land use analysis projects related to urban forestry. (2) Preparation of urban tree plans and th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:44 Unmanned aerial systems; operation
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§44. Unmanned aerial systems; operation A. Unmanned aerial systems may operate in agricultural commercial operations in accordance with this Chapter and the rules and regulations established by the commissioner, except as prohibited by federal law. B.(1) Private landowners engage…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4401 Findings and policies
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§4401. Findings and policies A. The legislature finds and declares that Alexander State Forest in conjunction with Indian Creek Lake provides the state with one of the best recreational areas in the state with its eight thousand acres of forest and lake. The state forest contains…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4402 Management plan
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§4402. Management plan A. The State Forestry Commission shall adopt a comprehensive forest and recreational management plan for the Alexander State Forest and Indian Creek Lake to post on the department's website and publish in the Potpourri section of the Louisiana Register. B. …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4403 Prohibitions
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§4403. Prohibitions No portion of the Alexander State Forest shall be used for private commercial development. Acts 1989, No. 423, §1, eff. June 30, 1989.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4410 Declaration of public policy; cooperative agreements
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§4410. Declaration of public policy; cooperative agreements A. The legislature does hereby declare that the productivity of Louisiana's forest lands is of vital importance to the people of this state and that the reforestation of forest lands in this state serves the following pu…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4411 Forestry Productivity Fund; disposition of funds
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§4411. Forestry Productivity Fund; disposition of funds A. Funds equal to seventy-five percent of that portion of the severance tax on timber allocated to the state by Article VII, Section 4(D) of the Constitution of Louisiana shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4412 Assistance through cooperative agreements
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§4412. Assistance through cooperative agreements A. The involvement of the state in a cooperative agreement may consist of either or both of the following types of assistance: (1) A direct grant to assist the landowner in implementing an approved practice through the use of the l…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4413 Administration; powers and duties of the commissioner
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§4413. Administration; powers and duties of the commissioner The provisions of this Part shall be administered by the commissioner who shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (2) To determ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4414 Exclusions and limitations
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§4414. Exclusions and limitations A. Landowners who have received federal or private funding for reforestation shall not be eligible to participate, on the same acreage, in any cooperative agreement under this Part. B. Public utility companies and landowners who are engaged in th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4415 Requirement of participation; right of action
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§4415. Requirement of participation; right of action Each landowner who participates in a cooperative agreement with the department shall enter into a contract approved by the commissioner requiring the land which is subject to the cooperative agreement to remain in forestry usag…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4416 Competitive research and cooperative extension grants
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§4416. Competitive research and cooperative extension grants A. In order to provide for research and cooperative extension activities to enhance reforestation, increase productivity, and further knowledge regarding the proper application of forestry principles, a competitive gran…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4421 Short title
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§4421. Short title This Part shall be cited as the "Forestry Product Fairness Act." Acts 2009, No. 352, §1, eff. July 6, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4422 Purpose
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§4422. Purpose The Louisiana Legislature recognizes the enormous contribution that the Louisiana forest products industry makes to the state. The continued health of the industry is vital to Louisiana's economic well-being. A fair and equitable process for awarding state incentiv…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4423 Definitions
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§4423. Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below: (1) "Commissioner" means the Louisiana commissioner of agriculture and forestry. (2) "Forest products" include the following: (a) Products that are derived from woody biomass. (b)…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4424 Distribution of incentives and funds
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§4424. Distribution of incentives and funds Incentives to directly support the purchase of forestry products shall be approved by the commissioner through a fair and equitable process prior to being awarded. The process shall be open to individuals and both new and existing partn…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4425 Rules and regulations
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§4425. Rules and regulations The commissioner and the secretary of Louisiana Economic Development shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, subject to oversight by the House Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Committee…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.1 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.1. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.10 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.10. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.2 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.2. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.3 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.3. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.4 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.4. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.5 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.5. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.6 6 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.6 Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.7 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.7. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.8 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.8. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:445.9 Repealed by Acts 2008, No
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§445.9. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:446.1 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§446.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:446.2 Repealed by Acts 2009, No
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§446.2. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.