2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 3:524 — Hearings on petition

§524.  Hearings on petition

Upon the receipt of a petition, meeting the requirements of R.S. 3:523, the State Market Commission shall cause an investigation to be made, and shall, within a reasonable time, cause a public hearing relative thereto to be held.  It shall promptly report its findings with recommendations to the governor.  The governor shall consider the petition, taking into consideration the holding of the hearings and the making of the recommendations, the type, plans, and financial soundness of the facility, the trading area to be served, the proximity of existing or proposed markets, and the natural flow of produce in the territory of operation, and any other circumstances which in his opinion may be relevant.