Title 3, Agriculture and Forestry

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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.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3228 Exclusions
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§3228. Exclusions Except as otherwise provided in specific agreements between the commissioner and the E.P.A., the provisions of this Part shall not apply to: (1) Chemical components to be used in the manufacture of pesticides. (2) Pesticides processed or manufactured in this sta…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:323 Administration of funds; rules and regulations; program guidelines
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§323. Administration of funds; rules and regulations; program guidelines A. The Rural Development Fund shall be administered by the office of rural development. Subject to the budget process and appropriations made for such purposes, the director of the office of rural developmen…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3241 Certification of private applicators
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§3241. Certification of private applicators No person shall apply or supervise the application of any restricted use pesticide as a private applicator unless that person has the proper certification. Certification shall be issued only after the applicant has satisfactorily passed…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3242 Certification of commercial applicators
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§3242. Certification of commercial applicators A. No person shall apply or supervise the application of any restricted use pesticide as a commercial applicator unless that person has the proper certification. Certification shall be issued only after the applicant has satisfactori…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3243 Licensing of owner-operators
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§3243. Licensing of owner-operators A. No person shall own or operate a business engaged in the application of pesticides for a fee unless that person has the proper license. Licenses shall be valid for one year and shall be renewed in accordance with rules adopted by the commiss…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3244 Certification of pesticide salespersons
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§3244. Certification of pesticide salespersons No person shall sell or supervise the sale of restricted use pesticides as a pesticide salesperson unless that person has the proper certification. Certification shall be issued only after the applicant has satisfactorily passed an e…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3245 Licensing of pesticide dealers
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§3245. Licensing of pesticide dealers A. No person shall own or operate a business engaged in the sale of restricted use pesticides unless that person has the proper license. Licenses shall expire on December thirty-first of each year and may be renewed in accordance with rules a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3246 Certification and licensing of agricultural consultants
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§3246. Certification and licensing of agricultural consultants A. No person shall be employed as an agricultural consultant unless that person has the proper certification. Certification shall be issued only after the applicant has satisfactorily passed an examination. Certificat…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3247 Use of certificates
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§3247. Use of certificates The commissioner by rule may provide that persons who hold more restrictive certificates may use those certificates in lieu of less restrictive certificates. Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3248 Direct supervision
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§3248. Direct supervision Persons who hold certificates issued under the provisions of this Chapter may provide direct supervision for the application or sale of a restricted use pesticide by competent uncertified persons. The certified person shall be fully responsible for the a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3249 Examinations
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§3249. Examinations A. Each applicant for a certificate issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall satisfactorily pass an examination prior to being issued a certificate. The commissioner by rule shall provide for the preparation, administration, and grading of all examina…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3250 Applications
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§3250. Applications A. Each application for examination shall be in writing and shall be on forms prescribed by the commissioner. Each application shall be accompanied by the examination fee and such information and documents as the commissioner may require. B. Each application f…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3251 Fees
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§3251. Fees A. The examination fee for each examination shall be established by the commissioner by rule in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars. In establishing the amount of the examination fee, the commissioner shall consider the cost incurred in obtaining, administerin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3252 Violations, enforcement
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§3252. Violations, enforcement A. Violations of this Part shall include but shall not be limited to the following: (1) Making false or fraudulent claims not in accordance with the label through any media misrepresenting the efficacy of pesticides or methods to be utilized. (2) Ma…
La. Rev. Stat. § 3:3253 Notice
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§3253. Notice A. The commissioner shall notify each person who is affected by a suspension or revocation of a license or certificate, or by probation, or by civil penalties, by certified mail, return receipt requested. B. Each person whose license or certificate has been revoked …