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La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3021 Regulations in governing authority of the city of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, or Jefferson Parish
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§3021. Regulations in governing authority of the city of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, or Jefferson Parish Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent or limit the governing authority of the city of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, or Jefferson Parish from adopting…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:303 Holding institutes; lecturers
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§303. Holding institutes; lecturers Farmers' institutes shall be held yearly at such time and at such places as the commissioner of agriculture and forestry may direct. The commissioner shall make rules and regulations for organizing and conducting the institutes, and may call on…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3031 Bounty on beaver
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§3031. Bounty on beaver A. The department may, when funds are provided, offer a bounty of a minimum of five dollars for each beaver destroyed. Upon presentation of the beaver to any bona fide or licensed alligator farm, a receipt shall be issued in such form as prescribed by the …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3032 Pilot program
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§3032. Pilot program A. The governing authority of the parishes of East Carroll, West Carroll, Morehouse, Madison, and Richland, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, shall create a pilot program to offer a bounty on beaver. The purpose of the pilot prog…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:304 Master farmer certification
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§304. Master farmer certification A. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry may certify individuals as master farmers in accordance with this Section. Each individual must successfully complete a master farmer certification program and have implemented an individual compreh…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3101 Administration; enforcement
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§3101. Administration; enforcement The commissioner of agriculture and forestry, or his designee, shall administer and enforce this Part. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations setting forth the requirements for the raising, slaughtering, and sale of imported exotic d…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3102 Definitions; identification
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§3102. Definitions; identification A. As used in this Part, "farm-raised white-tailed deer" means any animal of species and genus Odocoileus virginianus which is bred, born, raised, and/or kept within closed circumscribed fenced premises for the purpose of buying, selling, or tra…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3103 Imported exotic deer, antelope, elk, farm-raised white tail deer, and other exotic
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§3103. Imported exotic deer, antelope, elk, farm-raised white tail deer, and other exotic cervidae; licensing A. Any person who engages in owning, raising, selling, or harvesting imported exotic deer, antelope, elk, farm-raised white tail deer, and other exotic cervidae, for any …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3104 Reporting
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§3104. Reporting Each licensee shall maintain records which include the total number of animals, or the parts thereof, killed, sold, or transported, and the name of the person to whom the animals were sold or transported. Acts 1991, No. 110, §1; Acts 2012, No. 214, §2(B).
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3105 Fencing requirements
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§3105. Fencing requirements The fencing requirements for owning or breeding of imported exotic deer, elk, and antelope pursuant to this Part shall be specified pursuant to rule and regulation by the commissioner. The fencing requirements for farm-raised white tail deer and other …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3107 Regulatory fee
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§3107. Regulatory fee The commissioner may charge a service fee on alternative livestock programs in Louisiana. The fee shall be established by rule adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The proceeds of the fee shall be used to defray the costs of services …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3108 Violations; revocation of license
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§3108. Violations; revocation of license A. The commissioner may revoke the license of any person violating any provision of this Part. B. The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation of this Part or of the rules and regulations ado…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:311 Short title
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§311. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be referred to as the "Louisiana Rural Development Law". Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3111 Legislative findings
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§3111. Legislative findings The purpose of this Part is to classify and regulate the growing of nonnative wildlife species of domestic farm-raised ratites including but not limited to ostrich, rhea, emu, and cassowary for the purpose of producing meat, skins, hides, feathers, oil…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3112 Definitions
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§3112. Definitions As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his duly authorized representative acting at his direction. (2)…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3113 Administration and enforcement
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§3113. Administration and enforcement A. The provisions of this Part shall be administered by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry through the office of animal health and food safety. B. The commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3114 Diseases and pests
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§3114. Diseases and pests The commissioner shall have the full and plenary power to deal with all contagious and infectious diseases of ratites and all other pests of ratites including but not limited to internal and external parasites. The state veterinarian may do and perform s…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3115 Information
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§3115. Information The commissioner may request information, statistics, production figures, and any other information from owners of ratites for commercial purposes in order to formulate policy, programs, promotions, and any other activities involving ratites. Acts 1993, No. 134…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3116 Identification and transportation of ratites
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§3116. Identification and transportation of ratites A. The commissioner may, by rule, establish procedures for the identification of ratites, including but not limited to guidelines and requirements for the use of marks, bands, tattoos, or electronic identification. B. Ratites ma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3117 Violations; penalties
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§3117. Violations; penalties A. The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of up to one thousand dollars for each violation of this Part or of the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. B. Civil penalties may be assessed only by a ruling of the commissi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:312 Legislative findings
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§312. Legislative findings The legislature hereby finds and declares that: (1) The state's rural territory is vast in size, exceptionally diverse, possesses abundant natural and cultural resources, and together with its economic, human, and community resources, contributes greatl…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:313 Definitions
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§313. Definitions When used in this Chapter: (1) "Applicant" means any local governing authority requesting a loan from or completing an application form to apply for a loan under the Rural Development Loan Program. (2) "Director" means the chief administrative officer of the sta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:314 State office of rural development
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§314. State office of rural development A. There is hereby created within the office of the governor an office of rural development. The head of the office shall be the director of rural development who shall be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. The appointment …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:315 Functions, powers, and duties
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§315. Functions, powers, and duties The state office of rural development, by and through the director or his duly authorized officers and employees, shall have the following functions, powers, and duties: (1) To serve as a clearinghouse and provide comprehensive information rela…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:316 Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies
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§316. Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be deemed to derogate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, or duties prescribed by law of any other department of the state or to interrupt or preclude…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:317 Comprehensive grant information
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§317. Comprehensive grant information A. The office shall request such specific information as the director determines to be necessary concerning assistance programs and grants administered by federal, state, and local agencies, individuals, and corporations designed to enhance r…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:318 Contract authority
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§318. Contract authority The office is hereby empowered to enter into any agreement or contract with any corporations or public agencies necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1; Ac…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3201 Short title
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§3201. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Louisiana Pesticide Law". Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3202 Definitions
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§3202. Definitions (1) "Active ingredient" means: (a) In the case of a pesticide, other than a plant regulator, defoliant, or dessicant, an ingredient which will prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest. (b) In the case of a plant regulator, an ingredient which, through phys…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3203 Commissioner of agriculture
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§3203. Commissioner of agriculture A. The commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter, including but not limited to rules and regulations governing the registration, distribution, sale, offering for sale, and ap…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3204 Inspections; investigations
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§3204. Inspections; investigations A. When the commissioner believes that a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Chapter has occurred, the commissioner may apply to the district court for the district in …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3205 Stop order
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§3205. Stop order A. When the commissioner believes that a violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Chapter has occurred, the commissioner may issue a stop order prohibiting the distribution, sale, offer for …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3206 Cooperative agreements
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§3206. Cooperative agreements The commissioner may enter into any cooperative agreement with any person in order to further the intent and purposes of this Chapter. Each cooperative agreement shall be a public record and shall be subject to the provisions of R.S. 44:1 et seq. Add…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3207 Appointment of agent for service of process
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§3207. Appointment of agent for service of process Any person who is not a resident of or domiciled in this state or who has not appointed an agent for service of process in this state and who engages in any activity regulated by this Chapter does by that action appoint the secre…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3208 Physicians' reports
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§3208. Physicians' reports Each physician who treats a medical complaint which the physician diagnoses as caused by pesticide poisoning shall provide notice of the poisoning to the commissioner. The notice shall be provided in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner for…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3209 Penalty schedule for minor violations
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§3209. Penalty schedule for minor violations A. The commissioner by rule shall adopt a schedule of penalties for minor violations of Parts I through VI and VIII of this Chapter, or of the rules or regulations adopted thereunder. The maximum penalty for a minor violation shall be …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:321 Policy statement
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§321. Policy statement Louisiana's rural areas are a vital element of the state. In order to mitigate the rapid deterioration of rural health, education, infrastructure, and other systems essential to the socioeconomic well-being of Louisiana's rural population, it is necessary t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3210 Pesticide Fund
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§3210. Pesticide Fund A. Funds received under Parts I through VI and VIII of this Chapter shall be deposited immediately upon receipt in the state treasury. B. After compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana relative to the Bon…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3211 Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides
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§3211. Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides A. The Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides is hereby created within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge. B. The commission shall consist of the following eleven mem…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3212 Officers and employees
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§3212. Officers and employees A. The members of the commission shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and such other officers as they deem necessary. All officers shall be members of the commission. B. The commission shall employ a director and an assistant director, who shall …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3213 Powers
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§3213. Powers The commission shall have the following powers: (1) To advise the commissioner on the adoption of such rules and regulations as are necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. (2) To hold hearings and conduct investigations. (3) To advise the commissioner o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3214 Adjudicatory hearings
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§3214. Adjudicatory hearings All adjudicatory hearings held by the commission shall be conducted in accordance with the following provisions: (1) The commissioner shall convene the commission for the purpose of hearing the matter. (2) The commissioner shall appoint a hearing offi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:322 Rural Development Fund
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§322. Rural Development Fund A. Funds received by the office of rural development under this Chapter or otherwise made available for the purpose of this Chapter shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury. B. After compliance with the requirements of Artic…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3221 Registration of pesticides
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§3221. Registration of pesticides A. Each pesticide which is sold, offered for sale, or distributed in this state shall be registered annually with the commissioner. Each manufacturer shall register each pesticide prior to the pesticide being sold, offered for sale, or distribute…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3222 Special registrations, permits, exemptions
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§3222. Special registrations, permits, exemptions A. The commissioner may issue a special local needs registration for a pesticide for use in a specified location based on a specified local need. The composition and label of the pesticide shall comply with state and federal requi…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3223 Classification of pesticides
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§3223. Classification of pesticides A. The commissioner may classify all pesticides in one of the following classifications: (1) General use. The use of the pesticide, when applied in accordance with its directions for use, warnings, and cautions, and for the uses for which it is…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3224 Local regulations
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§3224. Local regulations A. The regulation of pesticides is preempted by this Chapter. The governing authority of a political subdivision shall not adopt any ordinance in any way affecting the registration, sale, or application of pesticides, or the disposal of pesticide wastes, …
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3225 State chemist
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§3225. State chemist A. The director of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center or his designee shall be the state chemist. B. The state chemist, or his designee, shall perform the chemical and other analyses necessary t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3226 Prohibitions, enforcement
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§3226. Prohibitions, enforcement A. The following actions are prohibited: (1) The sale, offering for sale, or distribution of a pesticide which fails to meet its declared chemical composition. (2) The sale, offering for sale, or distribution of any pesticide which is not register…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3227 Notice
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§3227. Notice The commissioner shall notify each person who is affected by a suspension or revocation of a registration, or by civil penalties, by certified mail, return receipt requested. Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.