2018 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 45 - Public Utilities and Carriers
RS 45:1198.1 - Suits for enforcement of commission orders; venue; judicial recognition of commission orders; attorney fees; costs; interest

§1198.1. Suits for enforcement of commission orders; venue; judicial recognition of commission orders; attorney fees; costs; interest

A. Whenever the commission seeks the judicial enforcement of an order entered by it, the suit shall be brought in the parish of the domicile of the carrier or utility not in compliance with the order.

B. If a suit is brought to enforce a commission order imposing a fine, monetary penalty, or other sanction by the commission, after the delay for appeal of said action or order has expired, or the commission's order is finally affirmed on appeal, upon verified petition by the commission, said order or action shall be made executory and enforceable against any party affected thereby. The petition for recognition of the commission order or action shall include:

(1) A certified copy of the order or action sought to be enforced, and

(2) An affidavit signed by the secretary of the commission or his designate attesting to the fact of noncompliance by any party affected by the order or action.

C. Whenever an action described under this Section is instituted, the commission shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs, to be assessed against the party not in compliance with the order or action.

D. Whenever an action described under this Section is instituted, the commission shall be entitled to legal interest from the effective date of the order or action being enforced until paid.

E. Any judgment obtained by the commission pursuant to this Section may be made executory in any other jurisdiction as provided by law.

Acts 1989, No. 73, §1.