Title 3, Agriculture and Forestry
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La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4674 Minimum ethanol and bio-diesel requirements
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§4674. Minimum ethanol and bio-diesel requirements A. The legislature hereby finds and declares that the production and use of renewable fuels in Louisiana is a matter of grave public necessity and is vital to the economy of Louisiana. The use of renewable domestic fuels such as …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4674.1 Biodiesel production; restaurant waste fats, oils, and grease
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§4674.1. Biodiesel production; restaurant waste fats, oils, and grease A. As provided in R.S. 3:4674, the production and use of renewable fuels, including biodiesel, in Louisiana is vital to the economy and environment of Louisiana. To further encourage and promote the production…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4675 Containers or pumps from which petroleum products not conforming to specifications are sold, to be labeled
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§4675. Containers or pumps from which petroleum products not conforming to specifications are sold, to be labeled If any petroleum product which does not conform to the minimum specifications adopted by the commissioner in accordance with this Subpart is sold or dispensed in this…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4676 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§4676. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4677 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§4677. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4678 Commissioner may take samples
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§4678. Commissioner may take samples The commissioner is authorized to take samples of all petroleum products and all substitutes for such petroleum products offered for sale, consumption, or distribution in this state. These samples may be taken from any commercial weighing or m…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4679 Record of products sold
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§4679. Record of products sold Each dealer, distributor, or importer shall keep a full and complete record of petroleum products received, used, sold, or delivered within this state by him, together with invoices, bills of lading, and other pertinent records and papers as may be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4680 Commissioner, powers and duties
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§4680. Commissioner, powers and duties The commissioner is authorized to establish rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this Subpart for the purpose of properly enforcing this Subpart. It shall be his duty to faithfully and impartially enforce the provisi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4681 Analysis of petroleum products
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§4681. Analysis of petroleum products The commissioner is authorized to prescribe reasonable rules and regulations and to employ the necessary methods for the proper testing and analyzing of all petroleum products sold or distributed for sale, use, or consumption in the state. To…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4682 Products not conforming to specifications, duty of commissioner
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§4682. Products not conforming to specifications, duty of commissioner A. When the analysis of a sample of a petroleum product taken in conformity with the provisions of this Subpart discloses that the product from which the sample was taken does not conform to the specifications…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4683 Commissioner may seal pumps, etc., used in selling products not conforming to Subpart; interference with commissioner
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§4683. Commissioner may seal pumps, etc., used in selling products not conforming to Subpart; interference with commissioner The commissioner has authority to placard or seal any pump, tank or container used or useful in dispensing petroleum products not conforming to the provisi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4684 Fee to be collected for testing, etc
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§4684. Fee to be collected for testing, etc. A. For the purpose of defraying the expenses connected with the inspection, testing, and analyzing of petroleum products in this state and enforcement of this Chapter, there shall be collected by the secretary of the Department of Reve…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4685 Petroleum Products Fund; disposition of funds
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§4685. Petroleum Products Fund; disposition of funds A. All assessments, fees, penalties, and all other funds received under the provisions of this Subpart shall be disposed of in accordance with the following provisions: (1) All assessments, fees, penalties, and all other funds …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4686 Forfeiture of right to do business because of violation of Subpart
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§4686. Forfeiture of right to do business because of violation of Subpart Whoever violates the provisions of this Subpart or of any rule or regulation adopted under the provisions of this Subpart, may, in addition to any civil penalty that may be imposed by the commissioner under…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4687 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§4687. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4688 Repealed by Acts 2004, No
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§4688. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4689 Labeling of lubricating oil
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§4689. Labeling of lubricating oil A.(1) The legislature finds and declares that millions of gallons of used oil are generated each year in the state and that this oil is a valuable resource which can be used as an environmentally acceptable source of clean, re-refined product, a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4690 Petroleum bulk sale of motor fuel, temperature adjusted volume required
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§4690. Petroleum bulk sale of motor fuel, temperature adjusted volume required A. As used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning hereinafter ascribed to them: (1) "Gross gallons" are those gallons that have not been temperature adjusted. (2) "Net …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4690.1 Enforcement of certain tax provisions
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§4690.1. Enforcement of certain tax provisions Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the commissioner shall have the duty and authority to assist the secretary of the Department of Revenue in collecting the taxes and any interest or penalties due pursuant to the p…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4691 Weight limits; sugar mill scales
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§4691. Weight limits; sugar mill scales A. All sugar mills shall lock out their scales at one hundred thousand pounds gross vehicle weight per load of sugarcane. B.(1) When a vehicle carrying a load of sugarcane exceeds the weight limit established in Subsection A of this Section…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:47 Penalties
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§47. Penalties A. If the commissioner determines that a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter has occurred, an adjudicatory hearing shall be held to make a determination with respect to the s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4701 Short title
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§4701. Short title This Subpart shall be cited as the "Cajun and Louisiana Creole Goods and Services Consumer Protection Law." Acts 2006, No. 124, §1, eff. June 2, 2006.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4702 Legislative findings
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§4702. Legislative findings A. The legislature finds that the terms "Cajun" and "Louisiana Creole" are terms that refer to the unique and distinctive culture and lifestyle that originated in, are connected with and have continued to flourish in a region within the state of Louisi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4703 Adoption of certification marks
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§4703. Adoption of certification marks The terms "Cajun," "Louisiana Creole," and any derivative or combination of either term are hereby adopted, appropriated and established by the legislature as certification marks to be owned by the state of Louisiana. Acts 2006, No. 124, §1,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4704 Allowable use of the terms "Cajun" and "Louisiana Creole"
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§4704. Allowable use of the terms "Cajun" and "Louisiana Creole" No person shall, in commerce, advertise, sell, offer or expose for sale, distribute, package or in any other manner identify any services or goods as “Cajun” or "Louisiana Creole" unless: the services or goods origi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4705 Enforcement
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§4705. Enforcement A. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the commissioner of agriculture is hereby authorized: (1) To take any and all actions to enforce this Subpart in order to protect the terms "Cajun" and "Louisiana Creole" and any derivative or combination of eit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4706 Seafood; misleading packaging and marketing
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§4706. Seafood; misleading packaging and marketing A. The legislature finds that consumers must be protected from misleading and false labeling of seafood products. Louisiana's seafood culture is world-renowned and is a vital part of our culture and heritage. It is not only poten…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4711 Legislative findings
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§4711. Legislative findings The legislature hereby finds and declares that the agricultural and seafood industries are of vital importance to this state, the livelihood of its farmers and fishermen, and to the sustenance of the life of its citizens. The legislature further finds …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4712 Use of state-owned trademarks or labels for agricultural and seafood promotions;
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§4712. Use of state-owned trademarks or labels for agricultural and seafood promotions; Agricultural and Seafood Products Support Fund; rules and regulations A. As used in this Part: (1) "Agricultural products" shall include aquacultural, horticultural, viticultural, forestry, da…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4721 Logo for state products
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§4721. Logo for state products A. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry may develop and adopt an official logo for: (1) Products grown, manufactured, or produced in Louisiana. (2) Agricultural related activities conducted in Louisiana. B. The logo may be registered as a trad…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4722 Violations; penalties
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§4722. Violations; penalties A. The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of up to five hundred dollars for each violation of this Subpart or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Subpart. Each day on which a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4731 Short title
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§4731. Short title This Subpart shall be cited as the "Louisiana Catfish Marketing Law". Acts 2009, No. 506, §1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4732 Legislative findings
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§4732. Legislative findings The legislature finds that aquaculture sales and consumption have increased worldwide and that the use of antibiotics or chemicals not approved for use in food-producing animals in the United States is permitted in aquaculture in other countries and th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4733 Definitions
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§4733. Definitions As used in this Subpart, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed below: (1) "Catfish" means only those species within the family Ictaluridae, Ariidae or Loricariidae. (2) "Catfish product" means any item capable of use as human food which is made w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4734 Notice of country of origin
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§4734. Notice of country of origin A. All retailers of catfish, catfish products, siluriformes, or siluriforme products shall notify consumers, at the final point of sale of the catfish, catfish products, siluriformes, or siluriforme products to the consumers, of the country of o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4735 Penalties
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§4735. Penalties A. The commissioner shall notify, in writing, any retailer or food service establishment in violation of this Subpart and shall give the retailer or food service establishment three days to correct the violation. No penalties shall apply to any retailer or food s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4736 Testing
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§4736. Testing The commissioner shall have authority to enter the premises of any wholesaler, distributor, or retailer to pull samples of catfish, catfish products, siluriformes, or siluriforme products for laboratory testing to test for species identification or any other testin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4737 Rules and regulations
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§4737. Rules and regulations The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of this Subpart. Acts 2009, No. 506, §1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4738 Cooperative endeavor agreement
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§4738. Cooperative endeavor agreement The Louisiana Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry shall enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to perform inspections in order to determine co…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4741 Short title
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§4741. Short title This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Truth in Labeling of Food Products Act". Acts 2019, No. 273, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4742 Purpose
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§4742. Purpose The purpose of this Part is to protect consumers from misleading and false labeling of food products that are edible by humans. Acts 2019, No. 273, §1, eff. Oct 1, 2020.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4743 Definitions
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§4743. Definitions As used in this Part: (1) "Agricultural product" means any beef, pork, poultry, crawfish, shrimp, meat, sugar, or rice product that is edible by humans. (2) "Beef" means the flesh of a domesticated bovine that is edible by humans. (3) "Beef product" means a typ…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4744 Applicability; prohibited activities
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§4744. Applicability; prohibited activities A. The provisions of this Part shall apply only to a person that places a label on a food product as defined in R.S. 3:4743. B. No person shall intentionally misbrand or misrepresent any food product as an agricultural product through a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4745 Powers
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§4745. Powers A. The commissioner of agriculture shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and adopt rules and regulations to enforce the provisions of this Part. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Pro…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4746 Penalties
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§4746. Penalties A. A person who violates any provision of this Part or of any rule or regulation adopted under the provisions of this Part shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five hundred dollars for each violation. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4749 Definitions
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§4749. Definitions As used in this Part: (1) "Commingled" means to cause to blend together, mix, or combine domestic and imported seafood. (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (3) "Distributor" means a person engaged in the purchasing, stor…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4749.1 Powers
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§4749.1. Powers A. The commissioner of agriculture shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and may adopt rules and regulations for this purpose. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. B. T…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4749.2 Imported seafood; testing; penalties
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§4749.2. Imported seafood; testing; penalties A. In addition to any regulations and testing required by the Louisiana Department of Health to ensure compliance with the state Sanitary Code, any processor or distributor who is required to pay the imported seafood safety fee pursua…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4749.3 Processors and distributors; reporting
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§4749.3. Processors and distributors; reporting A. Commercial processors and distributors of imported and commingled seafood shall submit a quarterly report to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry that contains the amount of seafood they bought and sold in the previous quar…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:4751 Definitions
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§4751. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Agricultural use" means farming in all of its branches, including but not limited to t…