2014 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 3 - Agriculture and Forestry
RS 3:2094 - Powers of the state veterinarian
§2094. Powers of the state veterinarian
The state veterinarian may:
(1) Establish, maintain, and enforce quarantine lines and place movement restrictions on intrastate and interstate travel of livestock.
(2) Place any livestock in quarantine until the necessary inspections or tests or epidemiological investigations have been completed.
(3) Appoint inspectors to enter premises, to inspect and disinfect livestock premises, and enforce quarantines.
(4) Make a determination based on epidemiological evaluation of current disease risks that additional requirements are needed to prevent the introduction or spread of disease.
(5) Direct a person to comply with the entry or additional requirements in writing or orally and confirmed in writing.
Acts 2013, No. 200, §1.
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