2009 Louisiana Laws TITLE 32 Motor vehicles and traffic regulation :: RS 32:1518 Reckless handling of hazardous materials

§1518.  Reckless handling of hazardous materials

A.  No person shall offer or accept for transportation, load or unload, or transport a hazardous waste or hazardous material as defined in R.S. 32:1502, in a manner that endangers or could endanger human life or health.

B.  Any person who willfully violates this Section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony and be fined or imprisoned in accordance with R.S. 32:1514(B) or may be subject to a civil penalty in accordance with R.S. 32:1512(A).

Added by Acts 1982, No. 327, §1.  Acts 1985, No. 497, §1, eff. July 12, 1985; Acts 1992, No. 270, §1.

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