2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 3 — Agriculture and forestry
RS 3:1434 — Powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture
§1434. Powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture
The commissioner shall:
(1) Enforce this Chapter and all rules and regulations made and adopted by the commission.
(2) Sample, inspect, test, and make analyses of agricultural, vegetable, and flower seeds transported, offered for sale, sold, or distributed in Louisiana for planting purposes; determine whether the seeds are in compliance with this Chapter and with rules and regulations made under this Chapter; and notify promptly the person who transported, distributed, sold, or offered for sale the seeds of any violation.
(3) Carry out and enforce the rules and regulations made pertaining to certified, registered, or foundation seeds or planting stock and to the limiting of planting of a crop to certified seed, when such is prescribed.
(4) Require reports necessary to administer this Chapter and rules and regulations made under this Chapter.
(5) Collect, administer, and disburse the proceeds of the assessment, fees, interest, penalties, and other monies collected pursuant to this Chapter.
Amended by Acts 1977, No. 149, §2; Acts 2003, No. 175, §1, eff. July 1, 2003.
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