2022 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry
TITLE 3. AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
CHAPTER 1. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
- §3:1. Terms defined
- §3:2. Creation, powers, and duties of Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the commissioner of agriculture and forestry
- §3:3. Powers and duties of commissioner of agriculture
- §3:4. Election, tenure, oath of office, salary of commissioner
- §3:5. Office of commissioner
- §3:6. Placing of advertising signs on state-owned property
- §3:7. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 495, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
- §3:8. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 495, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
- §3:9. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 495, §2, eff. June 24, 2010.
- §3:10. Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 511, §7.
- §3:11. §§11, 12 Repealed by Acts 1966, No. 453, §1.
- §3:13. Employment of legal counsel; approval of contracts for legal services
- §3:14. Executive counsel and assistants; qualifications
- §3:15. Application for license, permit, certification, registration, or certificate; social security number required; denial
- §3:16. Fees for chemical and other analyses
- §3:17. Prescribed burning; intent and purpose; authorization; definitions
- §3:18. Emergency use airstrips; designation of certain roads
- §3:19. Louisiana Organic Certification Cost-Share Rebate Program; legislative findings; authority
- §3:20. Labeling of organic food
CHAPTER 1-A. UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
- §3:41. Definitions
- §3:42. Powers of the commissioner
- §3:43. Licenses and registration
- §3:44. Unmanned aerial systems; operation
- §3:45. Violations
- §3:46. Stop orders
- §3:47. Penalties
- §3:48. Fees
CHAPTER 2. CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS
PART I. AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS
- §3:71. Purpose
- §3:72. Terms defined
- §3:73. Persons entitled to organize
- §3:74. Powers of association; activities permitted
- §3:75. Membership; stock certificates; association may be member
- §3:76. Articles of association; contents; execution and filing
- §3:77. Amendments to articles of association
- §3:78. By-laws; contents
- §3:79. Meetings; notice required
- §3:80. Directors; executive committee
- §3:81. Officers
- §3:82. Stock or membership certificates; liability for debts; voting rights; transfer of stock or membership
- §3:83. Co-operative activities not in restraint of trade
- §3:84. License fee and tax liability
- §3:85. Recording articles of association; fees; certificate of incorporation
- §3:86. Applicability of general corporation laws
- §3:87. Limitation of application
- §3:88. Eligibility to federal funds
PART II. CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING ASSOCIATIONS
- §3:121. Declaration of policy
- §3:122. Terms defined
- §3:123. Who may organize
- §3:124. Purposes
- §3:125. Powers
- §3:126. Members
- §3:127. Articles of association
- §3:128. Amendments to articles of incorporation
- §3:129. By-laws
- §3:130. General and special meetings; how called
- §3:131. Directors; election
- §3:132. Election of officers
- §3:133. Stock; membership certificates; when issued; voting; liability; limitations on transfer and ownership
- §3:134. Removal of officer or director
- §3:135. Referendum
- §3:136. Marketing contract
- §3:137. Remedies for breach of contract
- §3:138. Purchasing business of other associations, persons, firms or corporations; payment; stock issued
- §3:139. Conflicting laws not to apply
- §3:140. Limitation of use of term "co-operative"
- §3:141. Interest in other corporations or associations
- §3:142. Contracts and agreements with other associations
- §3:143. Associations heretofore organized may adopt these provisions
- §3:144. How associations organized in another state may carry on business in this state
- §3:145. Breach of marketing contract of co-operative associations; spreading false reports about the finances or management thereof
- §3:146. Associations not in restraint of trade
- §3:147. Annual license fees
- §3:148. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 560, §6, eff. May 28, 2018.
- §3:149. Application of general corporation laws
CHAPTER 3. AGRICULTURAL CREDIT CORPORATIONS
- §3:201. Purpose; name
- §3:202. Articles of incorporation
- §3:203. Powers
- §3:204. Capital stock
- §3:205. Types of loans; security
- §3:206. Matters to be covered by contract for continuing credit loan
- §3:207. Priority arising from security for continuing credit loan
- §3:208. Notes to be negotiable; payment of single note not to discharge debt; other claimants subordinated
- §3:209. Loans to non-members
- §3:210. Bond to guarantee payment of several loans; mortgage security; recording instruments
- §3:211. Other claims subordinated to bonds and mortgages guaranteeing loans
- §3:212. Bond of officers handling money
- §3:213. Terms defined
- §3:214. Construction of conflicting laws
- §3:215. Application to existing corporations
- §3:216. Recording, publishing, and filing charter
CHAPTER 3-A. FAMILY FARM CREDIT
- §3:251. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:252. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:253. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:254. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:255. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:256. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:257. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:258. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
- §3:259. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, NO. 662, §8, EFF. JULY 7, 1989.
CHAPTER 3-B. LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL FINANCE ACT
- §3:261. Short title
- §3:262. Legislative findings
- §3:263. Definitions
- §3:264. Louisiana Agricultural Finance Authority
- §3:265. Officers and employees; administration of Chapter
- §3:266. Powers of authority
- §3:267. Purchases and sales of agricultural loans
- §3:268. Loans to and deposits with lending institutions
- §3:269. Insurance of agricultural loans
- §3:270. Bonds of the authority
- §3:271. Statutory pledge
- §3:272. Refunding bonds
- §3:273. Purchase of bonds by Authority
- §3:274. Approval of issuance of bonds by State Bond Commission
- §3:275. Exemption from taxes
- §3:276. Covenant of state
- §3:277. Trust funds
- §3:278. Bonds as legal investment and security for public deposits
- §3:279. Account and audits
- §3:280. Cooperation of state agencies
- §3:281. Suits to determine validity of bonds
- §3:282. Construction of Chapter
- §3:283. Termination of the Authority
- §3:283.1. Transfer; State Market Commission
- §3:283.2. Loans and guarantees for agricultural plants
- §3:284. Louisiana Buy Local Purchase Incentive Program
- §3:285. Louisiana Agricultural Workforce Development Program
CHAPTER 3-C. LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
- §3:291. Legislative findings and purpose
- §3:292. Definitions
- §3:293. Prohibition upon limitation of agricultural and aquacultural markets
CHAPTER 3-D. HEALTHY FOOD RETAIL ACT
CHAPTER 3-E. LOUISIANA SUSTAINABLE
LOCAL FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 4. RURAL EDUCATION
- §3:301. Support for programs of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
- §3:302. Farmers' institute conductor
- §3:303. Holding institutes; lecturers
- §3:304. Master farmer certification
CHAPTER 4-A. LOUISIANA RURAL DEVELOPMENT LAW
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- §3:311. Short title
- §3:312. Legislative findings
- §3:313. Definitions
- §3:314. State office of rural development
- §3:315. Functions, powers, and duties
- §3:316. Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies
- §3:317. Comprehensive grant information
- §3:318. Contract authority
PART II. RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- §3:321. Policy statement
- §3:322. Rural Development Fund
- §3:323. Administration of funds; rules and regulations; program guidelines
PART III. LOUISIANA CENTER FOR RURAL INITIATIVES
- §3:331. Legislative findings
- §3:332. Louisiana Center for Rural Initiatives; creation; mission; duties
- §3:333. Delta Development Initiative
- §3:334. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §3:335. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §3:336. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §3:337. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
- §3:338. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
PART IV. DELTA AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT
- §3:341. Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction
- §3:342. Board of commissioners; members; officers
- §3:343. Powers of district
- §3:344. Obligations of the district
- §3:345. Securities
- §3:346. Exemption from taxation
- §3:347. General compliances; enhancement
CHAPTER 5. ADVERTISING, MARKETING, AND PROCESSING
PART I. STATE MARKET COMMISSION
- §3:401. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:402. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:403. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:404. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:405. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:406. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:407. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:408. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:409. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:414. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:416. §§416 to 420 Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 242, §3.
- §3:421. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:422. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:423. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:424. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:425. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:426. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
PART I-B. NEW ORLEANS FOOD CENTER
PART I-C. LOUISIANA CRAWFISH MARKET DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
- §3:445.1. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.2. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.3. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.4. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.5. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.6. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.7. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.8. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.9. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
- §3:445.10. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 62, §1, eff. June 5, 2008.
PART I-D. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING
DEVELOPMENT LAW
- §3:446.1. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.2. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.3. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.4. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.5. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.6. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:446.7. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
PART II-B. FRESH STRAWBERRY MARKETING LAW
PART IV. FARM PRODUCTS MARKET FACILITIES
- §3:521. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:522. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:523. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:524. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:525. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:526. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:527. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:528. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:529. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:530. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:531. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:532. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:533. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:534. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:535. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:536. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:537. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:538. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
PART V. FARM YOUTH LOAN PROGRAM
- §3:541. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:542. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:543. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:544. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:545. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:546. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:547. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:548. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:549. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:550. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
PART X. LOUISIANA PORK PROMOTION BOARD
- §3:551.81. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §3:551.82. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §3:551.83. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §3:551.84. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
- §3:551.85. Repealed by Acts 2006, No. 713, §4, eff. July 1, 2006.
PART XIII. LOUISIANA CRAWFISH PROMOTION
AND RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §3:556.1. Purpose
- §3:556.2. Definitions
- §3:556.3. Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Board
- §3:556.4. Officers and employees
- §3:556.5. Administration
- §3:556.6. Assessments
- §3:556.7. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 219, §2.
- §3:556.8. Registration of manufacturers and distributors; reports
- §3:556.9. Collections
- §3:556.10. Confidentiality
- §3:556.11. Refunds
- §3:556.12. Distribution of proceeds
- §3:556.13. Audits
- §3:556.14. Assessments on crawfish tails
PART XV. LOUISIANA CATFISH PROMOTION AND
RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §3:558.1. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.2. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.3. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.4. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.5. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.6. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.7. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.8. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.9. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.10. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.11. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.12. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
- §3:558.13. Repealed by Acts 2014, No. 832, §4.
PART XVI. LOUISIANA ALLIGATOR MARKET
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PART XVI. LOUISIANA AQUACULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT
- §3:559.1. Short title
- §3:559.2. Legislative findings; purpose
- §3:559.3. Terms defined
- §3:559.4. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §3:559.5. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §3:559.6. Powers of the commissioner
- §3:559.7. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
- §3:559.8. Aquacultural production; licensing; fees; records
- §3:559.9. Inspections; investigations; confidentiality
- §3:559.10. Stop order
- §3:559.11. Deposit and disbursement of fees and other monies
- §3:559.12. Violations; cost of remedying violations
- §3:559.13. Penalties; enforcement
- §3:559.14. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 743, §2C, eff. July 1, 2010.
PART XVII. LOUISIANA AQUATIC CHELONIAN
RESEARCH AND PROMOTION BOARD
- §3:559.21. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.22. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.23. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.24. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.25. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.26. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 9, §2.
- §3:559.27. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.28. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
- §3:559.29. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 262, §1, eff. June 14, 2021.
CHAPTER 6. DEALERS IN FARM PRODUCTS
PART I. LIVESTOCK DEALERS
- §3:561. Definitions
- §3:562. Regulation by Louisiana Board of Animal Health
- §3:563. Dealers to obtain permit
- §3:564. Records of sales and purchases
- §3:565. Surety instrument required of market agencies and dealers
- §3:567. Custodial accounts
- §3:568. Security devices on livestock
- §3:571. Livestock auctioneers
- §3:573. Penalty
PART II. MILK BUYERS
- §3:641. Bond or other security required of milk buyers
- §3:642. Commissioner of agriculture and forestry to adopt regulations
- §3:643. Failure to post bond or other security
- §3:644. Producers' rights under bond or other security
- §3:645. Collection on bond or other security; pro-ration of proceeds
PART III. LIVESTOCK AUCTION BARNS
PART IV. LOUISIANA LIVESTOCK MARKET CHARTER LAW
- §3:661. Short title
- §3:662. Policy of state
- §3:663. Definitions
- §3:664. Exemptions
- §3:665. Administration of Part
- §3:666. Application for charter
- §3:667. Hearings on applications for charter
- §3:668. Appeals
- §3:669. Issuance of charter; special provision
- §3:670. Charter required
- §3:671. Disposition of fees
PART V. GRAIN DEALERS
SUBPART A. DEALER LICENSING
SUBPART B. MOISTURE MEASURING DEVICES
- §3:691. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:692. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:693. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:694. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:695. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
SUBPART C. GRAIN SAMPLING
- §3:697. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:698. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
- §3:699. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010.
PART VI. COTTON BUYERS
- §3:700. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
- §3:701. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
- §3:702. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
- §3:703. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
- §3:704. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
- §3:705. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1034, §2.
PART VII. AGRICULTURE COMMODITY MARKETING LAW
- §3:711. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
- §3:712. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
- §3:713. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
- §3:714. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
- §3:715. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
- §3:716. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 145, §2, eff. May 14, 2012.
PART VIII. CATFISH PROCESSORS
- §3:721. Prompt payment for catfish; penalty
- §3:722. §§722 to 724 Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 443, §7, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
PART IX. PAYMENT FOR STRAWBERRIES AND
OTHER PRODUCE
PART X. STRAWBERRIES
- §3:730.1. Purpose
- §3:730.2. Terms defined
- §3:730.3. Louisiana Strawberry Marketing Board
- §3:730.4. Powers; commissioner; board
- §3:730.5. Assessment on strawberries; collection; costs
- §3:730.6. Deposit and disbursement of assessments
- §3:730.7. Advertising strawberries; contracts
- §3:730.8. Labeling of strawberries; rules and regulations
- §3:730.9. Offenses; penalty
CHAPTER 7. BRANDS, GRADES, AND INSPECTION
PART I. BRANDS AND MARKS
- §3:731. Definitions
- §3:732. Livestock Brand Commission
- §3:733. Officers and employees; administration and enforcement
- §3:734. Livestock brand inspectors
- §3:735. Prohibited activities
- §3:736. Brands and marks
- §3:737. Duration of recordation; renewal
- §3:738. Transfer of ownership of brand or mark
- §3:739. Recordation of brand or mark by two persons
- §3:740. Certified copies of recordations, renewals, and transfers
- §3:741. Publication of brands and marks
- §3:742. Inspection of cattle
- §3:743. Strayed animals
- §3:744. Purchase of cattle for slaughter
- §3:745. Branding or marking or obliterating brands or marks
- §3:746. Branding or marking or obliterating brands or marks with intent to steal or prevent identification
- §3:747. Criminal penalties
- §3:748. Civil penalties; injunctive relief
- §3:749. Fees
- §3:750. Livestock Crimestoppers Program
- §3:751. Beaver, coyote, and coydog control program
PART I-A. DOG BRANDS
PART II. EGG GRADING
- §3:821. Citation of part
- §3:822. Definitions
- §3:823. Inspection services
- §3:824. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 24, §7, eff. June 12, 2009.
- §3:825. Commissioner of agriculture and forestry to appoint enforcement officer and deputies
- §3:826. Exemption from Part
- §3:827. Application of provisions
- §3:828. Regulations for advertising eggs
- §3:829. Eggs must be correctly described in advertisements
- §3:830. Eggs must be candled; permitted tolerance
- §3:831. Penalty for violations
- §3:832. Attorney General and district attorneys to represent commissioner of agriculture and forestry
PART II-A. LOUISIANA EGG COMMISSION
- §3:835. Purpose
- §3:836. Terms defined
- §3:837. Louisiana Egg Commission; creation, organization
- §3:838. Officers and employees
- §3:839. Powers
- §3:840. Stop orders
- §3:841. Levy of assessment; collection; costs
- §3:842. Dealers and handlers; records; reports; licensing; fees
- §3:843. Payment of assessment required
- §3:844. Deposit and disbursement of assessments, fees, and other monies
- §3:845. Exclusion from coverage of Part
- §3:846. Penalties; offenses; hearings; costs
PART III. SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS OF
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
- §3:851. Power to secure samples
- §3:852. Analysis by state chemist; reports
- §3:853. Procedures; interpretation of analytical results
- §3:854. Extent of sampling and analysis
- §3:855. Arbitration committee
- §3:856. Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 58, §1, eff. June 4, 2021.
PART IV. STATE GRADE OF FARM PRODUCTS AND
MISLABELING OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
- §3:901. State grades of farm products
- §3:902. Mislabeling of fresh fruits and vegetables prohibited
- §3:903. Fees for inspection, classification, and grading
- §3:904. Penalty for violations; injunctive relief; costs
PART V. PRODUCE SAFETY
- §3:921. Definitions
- §3:922. Federal and state cooperation; designated authority
- §3:923. Authority; enforcement
- §3:924. Records; registration; reports
- §3:925. Criminal penalties; offenses
- §3:926. Civil penalties
- §3:927. Louisiana Department of Health; authority
- §3:928. Effectiveness
CHAPTER 8. EXPERIMENT STATIONS AND FARMS
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §3:1021. Proceeds of alimony tax may be used to purchase lands to donate
- §3:1022. Assent to federal grants to state
- §3:1023. Board of supervisors of state university authorized to receive federal grants
- §3:1024. Director of experiment stations as state chemist
- §3:1025. Duty of state chemist to analyze samples of soils, water, oils, and minerals
- §3:1026. Creation of soil and plant analysis laboratory at Northeast Louisiana State University
PART II. EXPERIMENT STATIONS
- §3:1061. Establishment and purposes
- §3:1062. Authorization for other branch experiment stations
- §3:1063. Management and control
PART III. STATE DEMONSTRATION FARMS
- §3:1101. Board of control of state penitentiary to maintain demonstration farms
- §3:1102. Names of demonstration farms
- §3:1103. Nature of operations on farms
- §3:1104. Employment of help
- §3:1105. Record of activities; issuance of bulletins
- §3:1106. Authority to sell animal or agricultural products of farms
- §3:1107. Transfer of lands from farms to United States for demonstration purposes
PART IV. PARISH EXPERIMENTAL FARMS
- §3:1141. Parishes empowered to acquire land
- §3:1142. Working farms; use of prisoners
- §3:1143. Farms to promote scientific knowledge of agriculture
- §3:1144. Exhibits at state fair
- §3:1145. Provision in budget for establishing farms
CHAPTER 9. SOIL CONSERVATION
PART I. SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
- §3:1201. Legislative determinations and declaration of policy
- §3:1202. Terms defined
- §3:1203. Repealed by Acts 1956, No. 10, §2.
- §3:1204. State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- §3:1205. Creation; division or combination
- §3:1206. Election of three supervisors for each district
- §3:1207. Appointment, qualifications, tenure of supervisors
- §3:1208. Powers of districts and supervisors
- §3:1209. Adoption of land-use regulations
- §3:1210. Entry of land for inspection
- §3:1211. Performance of work under the regulations by the supervisors
- §3:1212. Board of adjustment
- §3:1213. Co-operation between districts
- §3:1214. State agencies to co-operate
- §3:1215. Discontinuance of district
- §3:1216. Certification of district
- §3:1217. Short title
- §3:1218. Extension of boundaries to include urban or suburban areas
- §3:1219. Saving provision
- §3:1221. Carbon sequestration; emissions reduction of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
PART II. PLANS CONFORMING TO FEDERAL POLICY
- §3:1251. Adoption of federal soil conservation policy
- §3:1252. State university to administer soil conservation plans
- §3:1253. Formulation of soil conservation plans
- §3:1254. Financing soil conservation plan
- §3:1255. Co-operation with other agencies; administration of plan
CHAPTER 10. FERTILIZERS
PART I. REGULATIONS FOR SALE OF FERTILIZERS
- §3:1311. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1312. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1313. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1313.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1314. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1315. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1316. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1316.1. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1316.2. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1316.3. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1317. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1318. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1319. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
PART III. LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL LIMING
MATERIALS LAW
- §3:1361. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1362. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1363. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1364. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1365. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1366. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1367. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1368. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1369. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1370. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1371. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1372. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1373. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
CHAPTER 10-A. FEED, FERTILIZERS, AGRICULTURAL
LIMING AND SEEDS
PART I. AGRICULTURAL
CHEMISTRY AND SEED COMMISSION
PART II. COMMERCIAL FEEDS
- §3:1391. Definitions
- §3:1392. Commission; powers and authority
- §3:1393. Registration and labeling
- §3:1394. Labeling requirements
- §3:1395. Misbranding
- §3:1396. Adulteration
- §3:1397. Prohibited acts
- §3:1398. Inspection, sampling, and analysis
- §3:1399. Detained commercial feeds; withdrawal from distribution; condemnation and confiscation; stop order
- §3:1400. Deficiency assessments; enforcement
- §3:1401. Fees
- §3:1402. Exemptions
- §3:1403. Nonresidents
- §3:1404. Evidence
- §3:1405. Cooperation with other entities
- §3:1406. Publication
- §3:1407. Disposition of funds; Feed and Fertilizer Fund
PART III. FERTILIZERS
SUBPART A. REGULATIONS FOR SALE OF FERTILIZERS
- §3:1411. Definitions
- §3:1412. Powers and responsibilities
- §3:1413. Restrictions on sale of fertilizer
- §3:1414. Mixtures of graded, registered fertilizers; registration not required; sale prohibited
- §3:1415. Deficiency assessment
- §3:1416. Cancellation of registration; causes for
- §3:1417. Violations
- §3:1418. Adjudicatory proceedings
- §3:1419. Penalty; fines
- §3:1420. Enforcement
- §3:1421. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 26, §3, eff. May 23, 2013.
- §3:1422. Application of Subpart
- §3:1423. Local regulations
SUBPART B. LOUISIANA AGRICULTURAL LIMING
MATERIALS LAW
- §3:1430.1. Short title
- §3:1430.2. Definitions
- §3:1430.3. Applicability
- §3:1430.4. Administration
- §3:1430.5. Registration
- §3:1430.6. Labeling
- §3:1430.7. Reports; records
- §3:1430.8. Standards
- §3:1430.9. Complaints
- §3:1430.10. Violations
- §3:1430.11. Deficiency assessments; penalties; injunctive relief
- §3:1430.12. Fees
- §3:1430.13. Disposition of fees and penalties
PART IV. SEEDS
- §3:1431. Terms defined
- §3:1432. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 26, §3, eff. May 23, 2013.
- §3:1433. Powers and responsibilities of commission
- §3:1434. Powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:1435. Authority of the commissioner
- §3:1436. Labeling of seeds
- §3:1437. Registration of seed dealers
- §3:1438. Suspension or revocation of seed dealer license
- §3:1439. Failure of seed dealer to register; effect
- §3:1440. Stop order
- §3:1441. Seizure
- §3:1442. Repealed by Acts 2003, No. 175, §2, eff. July 1, 2003.
- §3:1443. Disclaimer or nonwarranty clause of no effect
- §3:1444. Prohibitions
- §3:1445. Exemptions
- §3:1446. Penalty for violation; procedures for imposition of penalties
- §3:1447. Secretary of state as agent for service
- §3:1448. Regulatory fee
- §3:1449. Disposition of funds; Seed Fund
- §3:1450. Local regulations
PART V. INDUSTRIAL HEMP
- §3:1461. Purpose
- §3:1462. Definitions
- §3:1463. Powers and responsibilities of the commission
- §3:1464. Powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:1465. Licensure
- §3:1466. Records required
- §3:1467. Fees; disposition of funds
- §3:1468. Testing; inspections
- §3:1469. Industrial hemp research
- §3:1470. Civil penalties; procedures for imposition of penalties
- §3:1471. Criminal penalties
- §3:1472. Stop order
- §3:1473. Centralized website
PART VI. CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS
- §3:1481. Definitions
- §3:1482. Consumable hemp products; prohibitions
- §3:1483. Product approval; consumable hemp processors; Louisiana Department of Health
- §3:1484. Permit to sell; office of alcohol and tobacco control
- §3:1485. Repealed by Acts 2022, No. 498, §3, eff. June 16, 2022.
PART VII. LOUISIANA INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROMOTION AND
RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §3:1491. Name and purpose
- §3:1492. Definitions
- §3:1493. Louisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board; creation and organization
- §3:1494. Powers and duties
- §3:1495. Funding
- §3:1496. Use of funds
PART II. FRAUD OF NURSERYMEN
- §3:1551. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 26, §3, eff. May 23, 2013.
- §3:1552. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 26, §3, eff. May 23, 2013.
CHAPTER 12. PLANT DISEASES
PART I. BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION LAW
- §3:1601. Short title
- §3:1602. Legislative findings and purpose
- §3:1603. Definitions
- §3:1604. Boll Weevil Eradication Commission
- §3:1604.1. Powers and duties of the commission and commissioner
- §3:1605. Cooperative agreements
- §3:1606. Entry of premises; eradication activities; inspections
- §3:1607. Reports
- §3:1608. Quarantine; rules and regulations
- §3:1609. Eradication zones; participation in eradication program; penalty fees
- §3:1610. Destruction or treatment of cotton in eradication zones
- §3:1611. Rules and regulations
- §3:1612. Penalties
- §3:1612.1. Disposition of funds
- §3:1613. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 185, §2, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §3:1614. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 185, §2, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §3:1615. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 185, §2, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §3:1616. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 185, §2, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §3:1617. Repealed by Acts 2019, No. 185, §2, eff. June 11, 2019.
- §3:1621. §§1621 to 1642 Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 198, §6, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
PART II. CROP PESTS AND DISEASES
- §3:1651. Distribution of entomological work between entomologist of experiment stations and state entomologist
- §3:1652. Power of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry to control pests and diseases; rules and regulations; restricting importation
- §3:1653. Penalty for violating rules and regulations; enforcement of rules and regulations in court
- §3:1654. Listing dangerous pests and diseases; bulletins; measures authorized in preventing spread of pest or disease; obstructing preventive measures
- §3:1655. Entomologist to prepare rules and regulations; fees; Horticulture and Quarantine Fund; disposition of funds
- §3:1656. Permitting of growers of nursery stock; definitions; rules and regulations
PART III. SWEET POTATO DEALERS
- §3:1731. Sweet potato dealer's permit requirement; application; exception; denial, suspension, revocation, and probation of dealer's permit
- §3:1732. Terms defined
- §3:1733. Fee for shipment of sweet potatoes; amount
- §3:1734. Promulgation of rules and regulations
PART III-A. SWEET POTATO PESTS AND DISEASES
- §3:1736.1. Certificate of inspection required for sweet potato shipments
- §3:1736.2. Sale of sweet potatoes for certain purposes prohibited
- §3:1736.3. Promulgation of rules and regulations
- §3:1736.4. Investigation to discover diseased or infested sweet potatoes or plants
- §3:1736.5. Penalty for violations
- §3:1736.6. Sweet Potato Pests and Diseases Fund; disposition of funds
PART III-B. SWEET POTATO PROMOTION
- §3:1741. Purpose
- §3:1742. Terms defined
- §3:1743. Louisiana Sweet Potato Advertising and Development Commission; creation and organization
- §3:1744. Powers
- §3:1745. Tax on sweet potato shipments
- §3:1746. Collection, deposit, and disbursement of sweet potato tax money
- §3:1747. Advertising sweet potatoes; contracts
- §3:1748. Offenses; penalty for nonpayment of tax
PART IV. RECIPROCAL QUARANTINES OR EMBARGOES
- §3:1771. Prohibition of importation of plants from area prohibiting importation from Louisiana
- §3:1772. Responsibility for law enforcement
- §3:1773. Duty to prosecute violators
- §3:1774. Liability of principal
- §3:1775. Penalty for violations
PART V. NOXIOUS PLANTS
- §3:1791. Chinese tallow; declaration as a noxious plant; destruction
- §3:1792. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §1.
PART VI. NODDING THISTLE LAW
- §3:1801. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §2.
- §3:1802. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §2.
- §3:1803. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §2.
- §3:1804. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §2.
- §3:1805. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 80, §2.
CHAPTER 13. PESTICIDE WASTE CONTROL
CHAPTER 14. COMMERCIAL FEEDS
- §3:1891. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1892. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1893. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1894. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1895. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1896. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1897. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1898. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1899. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1900. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1901. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1902. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1903. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1904. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1905. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1906. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
- §3:1907. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 579, §3.
CHAPTER 15. PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF LIVESTOCK
PART I. REGULATION OF USE OF STALLIONS AND JACKS
- §3:1961. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1962. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1963. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1964. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1965. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1966. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1967. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1968. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1969. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1970. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
- §3:1971. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 8, §1.
PART II. IMPROVEMENT OF BREEDS OF LIVESTOCK
- §3:2001. Parish regulations to aid improvement of breeds
- §3:2002. Ordinances for control of bulls authorized
- §3:2003. Castration or impounding of scrub bulls
- §3:2004. Scrub bull defined
- §3:2005. Obtaining list of approved pedigree or registry associations
- §3:2006. Right to notice and opportunity to prove bull not subject to castration
- §3:2007. Impounding scrub bull not restrained
- §3:2008. Authority of parishes to impose penalties
- §3:2009. Compensation on castration of scrub bull
- §3:2010. Sale of improved varieties of livestock by state institutions
- §3:2011. Persons conducting sales of livestock exempt from usual requirements
PART III. LIVESTOCK EXHIBITIONS
- §3:2041. Facilities for livestock shows
- §3:2042. Donation of land for livestock shows
- §3:2043. Maintenance of facilities for livestock shows
- §3:2044. Disposition of donated lands on discontinuance of shows
PART IV. BEEF PROMOTION AND RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §3:2051. Legislative intent
- §3:2052. Name and purpose
- §3:2053. Definitions
- §3:2054. Creation and organization
- §3:2055. Powers and duties of the council; quorum
- §3:2056. Use of funds
- §3:2057. Additional powers of council
- §3:2058. Levies, assessments, collection, and enforcement
- §3:2059. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 428, §2.
- §3:2060. Penalty
- §3:2061. Bonding
- §3:2062. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 428, §2.
- §3:2063. Severability clause
CHAPTER 15-A. LOUISIANA EQUINE PROMOTION AND
RESEARCH PROGRAM
- §3:2071. Legislative intent
- §3:2072. Name and purpose
- §3:2073. Definitions
- §3:2074. Louisiana Equine Promotion and Research Advisory Board; creation and organization
- §3:2075. Powers and duties
- §3:2076. Funding
- §3:2077. Use of funds
CHAPTER 16. DISEASES OF ANIMALS
PART I. LOUISIANA BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH
- §3:2091. Louisiana Board of Animal Health
- §3:2092. Officers and employees
- §3:2092.1. Domicile
- §3:2093. Powers
- §3:2094. Powers of the state veterinarian
- §3:2095. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2095.1. Local regulations
- §3:2096. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2098. Reports of action and expenditures
- §3:2099. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
PART II. PREVENTING SPREAD OF DISEASE
- §3:2130. Definitions
- §3:2131. Disposal of animal carcasses
- §3:2132. Restraint of sick animals
- §3:2133. Authority to maintain quarantine lines, appoint inspectors, accept federal aid and enter into agreements to pay indemnity
- §3:2135. Power to deal with contagious diseases of animals
- §3:2137. Unlawful transportation of diseased animals or livestock or adulterated meat
- §3:2139. Penalty for violations
PART III. CATTLE FEVER TICK ERADICATION
- §3:2171. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2172. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2173. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2174. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2175. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2176. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2177. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2178. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2179. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2180. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2181. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2182. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2183. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2184. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2185. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2186. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2187. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2188. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
PART IV. BRUCELLOSIS DISEASE ERADICATION
- §3:2221. Establishment of brucellosis eradication procedures
- §3:2222. Repealed by Acts 1956, No. 118, §5.
- §3:2223. Rules and regulations for brucellosis eradication
- §3:2224. Cooperation with United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Animal Disease Eradication Branch
- §3:2225. Repealed by Acts 1966, No. 291, §2.
- §3:2226. Branding cattle affected with Brucellosis disease
- §3:2227. Separation and slaughter of cattle affected with brucellosis
- §3:2228. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 204, §2.
- §3:2229. §§2229 to 2231 Repealed by Acts 1966, No. 291, §2.
- §3:2232. Penalty for violations; civil liability
PART V. TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL AND ERADICATION
- §3:2261. Rules and regulations; quarantine
- §3:2262. Cooperation with federal agencies; expenditure of funds
- §3:2263. Identifying, testing, and branding
- §3:2264. Branding and disposition of reactors
- §3:2265. Appraisal
- §3:2266. Indemnity
- §3:2267. Violations and penalties
PART VI. REGULATION OF APIARIES
- §3:2301. Purpose of Part
- §3:2302. Definitions
- §3:2303. Administration and enforcement, rules and regulations
- §3:2304. Power to fight diseases and pests of bees
- §3:2305. Annual registration; permits, fees
- §3:2306. Shipment of bees or beekeeping equipment into the state
- §3:2307. Inspection; application; fees
- §3:2308. Authority to search for and destroy infected bees and beekeeping equipment
- §3:2309. Assessment on bees, enforcement
- §3:2310. Penalties, enforcement
- §3:2311. Disposition of funds
PART VIII. ERADICATION AND CONTROL OF THE IMPORTED
FIRE ANT (SOLENPOSIS SAEVISSIMA RICHTERI FOREL)
- §3:2351. Rules and regulations
- §3:2352. Expenditure of funds; cooperation with federal agencies
- §3:2353. Creation of eradication areas
- §3:2354. Penalty for violation; civil liability
PART IX. CATFISH DISEASE CONTROL
- §3:2355. Purpose
- §3:2356. Shipment of catfish to be used for stocking purposes into the state; inspection; fees; penalties
PART X. REGULATION OF TURTLES
- §3:2358.1. Legislative findings
- §3:2358.2. Administration and enforcement; rules and regulations
- §3:2358.3. Definitions
- §3:2358.4. Licensing; fees; renewal
- §3:2358.5. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.6. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.7. Records
- §3:2358.8. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.9. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.10. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.11. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.12. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 69, §2.
- §3:2358.13. Violations
- §3:2358.14. Penalties
CHAPTER 17. CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
PART I. IN GENERAL
- §3:2361. Horses and mules which may not be sold
- §3:2362. Tying or tethering a dog or cat in extreme weather conditions; penalties
- §3:2363. Sale of dyed chicks, ducklings, goslings, or rabbits; requirements for maintenance; penalties
- §3:2364. Louisiana Animal Control Advisory Task Force
- §3:2365. Repealed by Acts 2017, No. 422, §4.
- §3:2366. Louisiana Animal Shelter Registry
PART II. CORPORATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
- §3:2391. Agents of corporation as special police officers; compensation; aid from regular police force
- §3:2392. Municipalities to provide punishment for cruelty to animals
- §3:2393. Corporation to receive one half of fines
PART III. CARE OF SUFFERING ANIMALS
- §3:2431. Humane society may arrange for care of animals
- §3:2432. Arrangement with stable for care of animals
- §3:2433. Employment of veterinarian
- §3:2434. Stable to register animals cared for
- §3:2435. Determination whether animal may leave stable
- §3:2436. Sale of animal on owner's failure to pay for treatment
- §3:2437. Liability of society to stable or veterinarian; privilege upon animals
- §3:2438. Opportunity to owner to treat animal if proper treatment is given
- §3:2438.1. Horse aftercare; definition
- §3:2439. Court review of humane society's treatment of animal; damages limited to costs
- §3:2440. Resisting officers; penalty
PART IV. ABANDONED ANIMALS
- §3:2451. Short title
- §3:2452. Abandoned animals
- §3:2453. Notice requirements; freedom from liability
- §3:2454. Sale or disposal of animal; disposition of sale proceeds
PART V. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS
- §3:2461. Authority of parish governing authorities to adopt Part
- §3:2462. Definitions
- §3:2463. General shelter standards
- §3:2464. Shelter construction
- §3:2465. Operating procedures
- §3:2466. Euthanasia of animals for research or biological supply
PART VI. PET OVERPOPULATION CONTROL
- §3:2471. Definitions
- §3:2472. Sterilization required
- §3:2473. Adoption standards
- §3:2474. Confirmation of sterilization
- §3:2475. Exceptions
- §3:2476. Fees
PART VII. ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY OFFICERS
PART VIII. RETAIL PET SALES
CHAPTER 18. ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE
PART I. MUNICIPAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK
RUNNING AT LARGE
- §3:2531. Municipalities authorized to prohibit livestock from running at large
- §3:2532. Livestock running at large in municipalities not having one thousand inhabitants
- §3:2533. Special election on whether to restrain livestock
- §3:2534. Adoption of ordinance
- §3:2535. General powers of municipality unaffected
PART II. LIVESTOCK ON LEVEES
- §3:2571. Livestock allowed on levees; conditions
- §3:2572. Impounding livestock; sale if not redeemed
- §3:2573. Fees and costs
- §3:2574. Proceeds of sale insufficient to pay costs
- §3:2575. Impounded animals, release of prohibited; penalty
PART III. DOGS HARASSING OR INJURING LIVESTOCK
SUBPART A. LIABILITY OF OWNER OF DOG
- §3:2651. Definitions
- §3:2652. Liability for injury to livestock caused by dog
- §3:2653. Unnecessary to prove knowledge that dog would injure livestock
- §3:2654. Right to kill dog harassing livestock
SUBPART B. AUTHORITY OF POLICE JURY TO
PROTECT LIVESTOCK
PART IV. DOGS--REGULATION BY LOCAL AUTHORITIES
- §3:2731. Parishes and municipalities may regulate
- §3:2732. Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 101, §4, eff. July 11, 1982.
- §3:2733. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 108, §2.
- §3:2734. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 108, §2.
- §3:2735. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 108, §1.
- §3:2736. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 108, §2.
- §3:2737. Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 108, §2.
PART V. DOG LICENSE TAX
- §3:2771. Dogs not to run at large
- §3:2772. Dog, cat, and kennel licenses fee and certificate; records
- §3:2773. Dogs as personal property; seizure of dogs running at large or on property fenced as a fox pen; notice to owner; dangerous or vicious dogs
- §3:2774. Parishes to provide animal facilities
- §3:2775. Use of dogs for hunting
- §3:2776. Time for paying dog license tax
- §3:2777. Penalty for violating this Part or disturbing dog's collar or license tax tag
- §3:2778. Municipal and parish governing authorities
PART VI. STOCK AT LARGE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
SUBPART A. IN GENERAL
- §3:2801. Legislative findings
- §3:2802. Definitions
- §3:2803. Livestock at large upon certain highways
- §3:2804. Impounding livestock found at large upon highways
- §3:2805. Advertisement of impounding when owner is unknown
- §3:2806. Sales of unclaimed livestock
- §3:2807. Penalties
- §3:2808. Legislative findings
- §3:2809. Repealed by Acts 1999, No. 364, §1, eff. June 16, 1999.
- §3:2810. Closing of gates in fences constructed with state aid
- §3:2811. Fences erected upon public highways with state aid; damaging, removal and destruction prohibited; exceptions; penalties for violation
- §3:2812. §§2812 to 2814 Repealed by Acts 1954, No. 202, §1, eff. July 1, 1955.
- §3:2815. Impoundment pens or areas
SUBPART B. HORSES, MULES, DONKEYS OR ASSES
- §3:2851. Livestock not to go on paved, black-topped and asphalt treated highways
- §3:2852. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 528, §3.
- §3:2853. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 528, §3
- §3:2854. Impounding pens, yards and keepers
- §3:2855. Fees and costs
- §3:2856. Identification of impounded animals
- §3:2857. Repealed by Acts 1978, No. 528, §3
- §3:2858. Impounded animals, release of prohibited; penalty
- §3:2859. Adoption and donation of unclaimed horses; rules and regulations
SUBPART C. SWINE
- §3:2891. Swine prohibited from running at large
- §3:2892. Impoundment of swine running at large; notice to and recovery by owner
- §3:2893. Disposition of swine
- §3:2894. Disposition of proceeds of sale
- §3:2895. Penalties
- §3:2896. Liability for damages
PART VII. LOCAL REGULATION OF LIVESTOCK ON
PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
- §3:3001. Legislative findings
- §3:3002. Definitions
- §3:3003. Livestock at large on highways unlawful
- §3:3004. Impounding livestock found at large upon highways
- §3:3005. Advertisement of impounding when owner is unknown
- §3:3006. Sale of unclaimed livestock
- §3:3007. Election
- §3:3008. Petition for elections; notice of election
- §3:3009. Contents and requisites of petition
- §3:3010. Filing of petition with registrar of voters
- §3:3011. Election and effect
- §3:3012. Publication of election results
- §3:3013. Penalties
- §3:3014. Saving clause
PART VIII. REGULATIONS IN URBAN AREAS
CHAPTER 19. BEAVER CONTROL
CHAPTER 19-A. REGULATION OF FARM-RAISED
EXOTIC ANIMALS
PART I. IMPORTED EXOTIC DEER AND ANTELOPE,
ELK, AND FARM-RAISED WHITE TAIL DEER AND OTHER EXOTIC
CERVIDAE
- §3:3101. Administration; enforcement
- §3:3102. Definitions; identification
- §3:3103. Imported exotic deer, antelope, elk, farm-raised white tail deer, and other exotic cervidae; licensing
- §3:3104. Reporting
- §3:3105. Fencing requirements
- §3:3107. Regulatory fee
- §3:3108. Violations; revocation of license
PART II. DOMESTIC FARM-RAISED RATITES
- §3:3111. Legislative findings
- §3:3112. Definitions
- §3:3113. Administration and enforcement
- §3:3114. Diseases and pests
- §3:3115. Information
- §3:3116. Identification and transportation of ratites
- §3:3117. Violations; penalties
CHAPTER 20. LOUISIANA PESTICIDE LAW
PART I. GENERAL
- §3:3201. Short title
- §3:3202. Definitions
- §3:3203. Commissioner of agriculture
- §3:3204. Inspections; investigations
- §3:3205. Stop order
- §3:3206. Cooperative agreements
- §3:3207. Appointment of agent for service of process
- §3:3208. Physicians' reports
- §3:3209. Penalty schedule for minor violations
- §3:3210. Pesticide Fund
PART II. LOUISIANA ADVISORY COMMISSION ON PESTICIDES
- §3:3211. Louisiana Advisory Commission on Pesticides
- §3:3212. Officers and employees
- §3:3213. Powers
- §3:3214. Adjudicatory hearings
PART III. REGISTRATION OF PESTICIDES
- §3:3221. Registration of pesticides
- §3:3222. Special registrations, permits, exemptions
- §3:3223. Classification of pesticides
- §3:3224. Local regulations
- §3:3225. State chemist
- §3:3226. Prohibitions, enforcement
- §3:3227. Notice
- §3:3228. Exclusions
PART IV. SALE AND APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES
- §3:3241. Certification of private applicators
- §3:3242. Certification of commercial applicators
- §3:3243. Licensing of owner-operators
- §3:3244. Certification of pesticide salespersons
- §3:3245. Licensing of pesticide dealers
- §3:3246. Certification and licensing of agricultural consultants
- §3:3247. Use of certificates
- §3:3248. Direct supervision
- §3:3249. Examinations
- §3:3250. Applications
- §3:3251. Fees
- §3:3252. Violations, enforcement
- §3:3253. Notice
- §3:3254. Special exemptions for certain applications and recommendations of pesticides
- §3:3255. Complaints
- §3:3256. Exemptions
- §3:3257. Reciprocal agreements
PART V. PESTICIDE WASTES
- §3:3271. Administration
- §3:3272. Cooperative agreements
- §3:3273. Monitoring
- §3:3274. Determinations
- §3:3275. Investigations
- §3:3276. Public participation
- §3:3277. Orders and communications
- §3:3278. Enforcement
- §3:3279. Violations
- §3:3280. Repealed by Acts 1990, No. 136, §2.
PART VI. WATER PROTECTION
- §3:3301. Legislative findings
- §3:3302. Definitions
- §3:3303. Administration
- §3:3304. Cooperative agreements
- §3:3305. Monitoring
- §3:3306. Determinations
- §3:3307. Investigations
- §3:3308. Orders and communications
- §3:3309. Enforcement
- §3:3310. Violations
PART VII. STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
- §3:3361. Short title
- §3:3362. Definitions
- §3:3363. Structural Pest Control Commission
- §3:3364. Officers and employees
- §3:3365. Administration
- §3:3366. Administrative rules
- §3:3367. Place of business permit
- §3:3368. Structural pest control operator's license
- §3:3369. Registered technicians
- §3:3370. Written contracts
- §3:3371. Violations
- §3:3372. Enforcement
- §3:3373. Criminal penalties
- §3:3374. Fees
- §3:3375. Disposition of fees
- §3:3376. Exemptions
- §3:3377. Savings clause
PART VIII. SCHOOL PESTICIDE SAFETY
- §3:3381. Policy; purpose
- §3:3382. Definitions
- §3:3383. Record of pesticides used to control pests
- §3:3384. Requirement that eight hours precede the exposure of children to restricted use pesticides
- §3:3385. Least toxic method of pest control encouraged
- §3:3386. Application of pesticides by certified commercial applicator
- §3:3387. Employment of certified commercial applicators by school systems
- §3:3388. Annual integrated pest management plan
- §3:3389. Hypersensitive student registry; notification
PART IX. FORMOSAN TERMITE INITIATIVE
- §3:3391.1. Short title
- §3:3391.2. Purpose; legislative intent
- §3:3391.3. Definitions
- §3:3391.4. Formosan Termite Initiative Project
- §3:3391.5. Powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:3391.6. Cooperative agreement
- §3:3391.7. Quarantine
- §3:3391.8. Formosan termite suppression zones; creation of suppression and control programs
- §3:3391.9. Entry of premises; inspections
- §3:3391.10. Investigations
- §3:3391.11. Regulated articles; stop orders
- §3:3391.12. Enforcement; civil penalties
- §3:3391.13. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
- §3:3396.1. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §3:3396.2. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §3:3396.3. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §3:3396.4. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §3:3396.5. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
- §3:3396.6. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
CHAPTER 21. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY DEALER
AND WAREHOUSE LAW
- §3:3401. Short title
- §3:3402. Definitions
- §3:3403. Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission; creation; membership; terms; panels of nominees; filling of vacancies; oaths of office; per diem; quorum; domicile; meetings; successor to State Warehouse Commission
- §3:3404. Officers and employees
- §3:3405. Powers and duties of the commission
- §3:3406. Powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:3407. Seizure by commission
- §3:3408. Contents of application for and renewal of warehouse license, cotton merchant license, and grain dealer license
- §3:3409. Security and provisional stock insurance required as a condition of license, time of filing; amount of security; approval; notice of cancellation; changes in licensed capacity; failure to maintain security and insurance in full force and effect
- §3:3410. Warehouse license required prior to operation of warehouse; demonstration of competency; renewal; fees; licensed capacity; prohibition
- §3:3410.1. License to buy or sell agricultural commodities; posting requirements for grain dealers; duration of license
- §3:3410.2. License required prior to engaging in business of buying or selling cotton; security requirements; agent agreements
- §3:3411. Grounds for not issuing license
- §3:3411.1. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 430, §2.
- §3:3412. Self-insurance fund
- §3:3412.1. Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund; creation; assessment; rules and regulations; suspension of assessment; eligibility for reimbursement; availability of money; prorated claims; reimbursement for administrative expenses; failure to pay; subrogation
- §3:3413. Hedging requirement, grain dealer's maximum risk position; appeal from commission action; change of maximum risk position
- §3:3414. Written evidence required for contracts; quarterly statements on storage contracts
- §3:3414.1. Prompt payment
- §3:3414.2. Prompt payment for rice
- §3:3414.3. Grain sampling and grading
- §3:3414.4. Prompt payment for cotton; suit on bond; private action; attorney fees
- §3:3415. Scale ticket required; contents
- §3:3416. Warehouse receipts; authorization for and release
- §3:3417. Special provisions for handling of warehouse receipts
- §3:3418. Delivery and discharge from storage of stored agricultural commodities
- §3:3419. Records required
- §3:3419.1. Communication of producer information
- §3:3420. Schedule of charges and tariffs
- §3:3421. Confidentiality of records
- §3:3422. Commission authorized to charge regulatory fees
- §3:3423. Deposit of the revenues of the commission; Agricultural Commodity Dealers and Warehouse Fund
- §3:3424. Prohibited acts; criminal penalties
- §3:3425. Limitations of applicability
CHAPTER 21-A. COMMODITIES MARKETING
- §3:3501. Short title
- §3:3502. Definitions
- §3:3503. Policy, purposes
- §3:3504. Compliance; defense to civil proceedings
- §3:3505. Cause of action survives
- §3:3506. Volume or quantity defined
- §3:3507. Exceptions to Chapter
- §3:3508. Administration
- §3:3509. Marketing orders and agreements
- §3:3510. Notice, reports, and hearing
- §3:3511. Findings
- §3:3512. Advisory boards and committees
- §3:3513. Terms of marketing orders
- §3:3514. Assessments and funds
- §3:3515. Deposits by applicants for marketing order
- §3:3516. Approval of marketing orders
- §3:3517. Major amendments to marketing order
- §3:3518. Minor amendments to marketing orders
- §3:3519. Termination or suspension
- §3:3520. Publication of notice
- §3:3521. General rules and regulations
- §3:3522. Administrative rules and regulations
- §3:3523. Seasonal marketing regulations
- §3:3524. Records
- §3:3525. Actions and penalties
- §3:3526. Inspection; notice of noncompliance; disposition
CHAPTER 21-B. LOUISIANA RICE PROMOTION BOARD
- §3:3531. Definitions
- §3:3532. Purpose
- §3:3533. Creation and organization
- §3:3534. Levy of assessment; collection and enforcement; records; refunds; transfer of funds
- §3:3535. Failure to pay assessment; penalty
- §3:3536. Limitation of liability of members of board
- §3:3537. Use of funds
- §3:3538. National and international policy
CHAPTER 21-C. LOUISIANA RICE RESEARCH BOARD
- §3:3541. Terms defined
- §3:3542. Purpose
- §3:3543. Louisiana Rice Research Board; creation and organization
- §3:3544. Levy of assessment; collection; enforcement; transfer of funds
- §3:3545. Failure to pay assessment: penalty
- §3:3546. Limitation of liability of members of the board
- §3:3547. Use of funds
- §3:3548. National and international policy
CHAPTER 21-D. LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
- §3:3551. Purposes
- §3:3552. Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board; creation and organization
- §3:3553. Levy of assessment; collection; enforcement; refund
- §3:3554. Failure to pay assessment; penalty
- §3:3555. Exclusion from coverage of Chapter
- §3:3556. Use of funds
CHAPTER 22. RIGHT TO FARM AND FOREST
PART I. RIGHT TO FARM
- §3:3601. Citation; legislative findings; purpose
- §3:3602. Definitions
- §3:3603. Right to Farm
- §3:3604. Presumption
- §3:3605. Frivolous lawsuits
- §3:3606. Negligence, intentional injury
- §3:3607. Local ordinances
- §3:3608. Minimization of impact of governmental action
- §3:3609. Impact assessment
- §3:3610. Private agricultural property owner's right of action; remedies
- §3:3611. Determination of property value
- §3:3612. Restrictions and limitations
PART II. RIGHT TO FOREST
- §3:3621. Citation; legislative findings; purpose
- §3:3622. Definitions
- §3:3622.1. Impact assessment
- §3:3623. Landowner's right of action; remedies
- §3:3624. Restrictions and limitations
CHAPTER 22-A. SECURITY DEVICES AFFECTING
FARM PRODUCTS
- §3:3651. Legislative findings and intent
- §3:3652. Definitions
- §3:3653. Applicability
- §3:3654. Central registry
- §3:3655. Administration
- §3:3656. Filing, amendment, assignment, partial release, termination, and cancellation of security devices and effective financing statements; effectiveness against third parties
- §3:3657. Fees
- §3:3658. Disposition of fees
- §3:3659. Declaration
- §3:3660. Criminal penalties
CHAPTER 22-B. REGULATION OF SALES OF FARM PRODUCTS
- §3:3671. Receiving agricultural products in borrowed containers; liability
- §3:3672. Receiving agricultural products in borrowed containers; injunctive relief
- §3:3673. Producer selling direct to consumer not subject to permit fees, license tax or fee, or inspection fees; inspection; time for sale
- §3:3674. Dairyman selling direct to processor or distributor not subject to license tax or inspection fees
- §3:3675. Bill of sale for cattle required; penalty for butchering without bill
- §3:3676. Administration of R.S. 3:3675
- §3:3677. Substances forbidden for preparing rice; penalty
- §3:3678. Purchase or process of green rice; statement of moisture content
- §3:3679. Deduction of scalage prohibited; penalty
- §3:3680. False statements as to agricultural products and sales; penalty
- §3:3681. Sale of hogs with head or ears removed prohibited; penalty
- §3:3682. Imported agricultural products
CHAPTER 23. AGRICULTURAL ETHANOL PRODUCTION LAW
- §3:3701. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, No. 3, §2, Eff. JUNE 1, 1989.
- §3:3702. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, No. 3, §2, Eff. JUNE 1, 1989.
- §3:3703. Definitions
- §3:3704. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
- §3:3705. Commissioner of agriculture and forestry
- §3:3706. Audits and enforcement
- §3:3707. Term of Chapter
- §3:3708. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, No. 3, §2, EFF. JUNE 1, 1989.
- §3:3709. REPEALED BY ACTS 1989, No. 3, §2, EFF. JUNE 1, 1989.
CHAPTER 23-A. THE LOUISIANA RENEWABLE FUELS
PRODUCTION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
- §3:3711. Title
- §3:3712. Purchase of feedstock by operators of renewable fuel manufacturing facilities; notice requirements; annual report
CHAPTER 23-B. THE ADVANCED BIOFUEL
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
CHAPTER 24. HORTICULTURE
- §3:3801. Horticulture Commission
- §3:3802. Chairman, secretary
- §3:3803. Definitions
- §3:3804. Regulation of professions and occupations
- §3:3805. Applications
- §3:3806. Fees
- §3:3807. Examinations
- §3:3808. Terms and conditions of licenses and permits
- §3:3809. Employee of persons who hold licenses and permits
- §3:3810. Violations
- §3:3810.1. Adjudicatory proceedings
- §3:3810.2. Civil penalties and costs
- §3:3810.3. Enforcement
- §3:3811. Revocation of licenses and permits
- §3:3812. Mandamus to compel issuance of license or permit
- §3:3813. Repealed by Acts 1987, No. 844, §2.
- §3:3814. Meetings of the commission
- §3:3815. Transition provisions
- §3:3816. Special provisions
CHAPTER 25. MILK TESTING LAW
- §3:4001. Definitions
- §3:4002. Powers of the commissioner
- §3:4003. Rules and regulations
- §3:4004. Records required
- §3:4005. Samples taken and stored; as a basis of payment
- §3:4006. Responsibilities of purchaser, cooperative, and licensed personnel; suspension of license
- §3:4007. Test of samples; notification
- §3:4008. Tests and check tests by the commissioner
- §3:4009. Licenses required
- §3:4010. Revocation of license
- §3:4011. Use of other than approved method, equipment, glassware, tests or installation prohibited
- §3:4012. Purchaser shall use only correct weight and measures
- §3:4013. Falsifying tests or weights or measures or records thereof prohibited
- §3:4014. Standardization of milk
- §3:4015. Penalties
CHAPTER 25-A. DAIRY COMPACT LAW
- §3:4021. Southern Dairy Compact; Louisiana's participation
- §3:4022. Louisiana compact delegation members; terms; vacancies; compensation
- §3:4023. Access to records and information
- §3:4024. Rules and regulations
- §3:4025. Penalties for violations
CHAPTER 26. DAIRY STABILIZATION LAW
- §3:4101. Findings, policies and purposes
- §3:4102. Definitions
- §3:4103. Production marketing areas
- §3:4104. Production stabilization plans
- §3:4105. Sales of dairy products not subject to price regulation
- §3:4106. Dairy Stabilization Board
- §3:4107. Compensation, officers, quorum, staff
- §3:4108. Disruptive trade practices
- §3:4109. Licenses
- §3:4110. Access to records
- §3:4111. Assessments
- §3:4112. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, No. 984, §18.
- §3:4113. Regulation of vertical integration
- §3:4114. Modification of commissioner or board action
- §3:4115. REPEALED BY ACTS 1992, No. 984, §18.
- §3:4116. Penalties for violation
- §3:4117. Construction
CHAPTER 26-A. DAIRY INDUSTRY PROMOTION LAW
- §3:4151. Short title
- §3:4152. Declaration of legislative findings and intent
- §3:4153. Definitions
- §3:4154. Dairy Industry Promotion Board
- §3:4155. Officers and employees
- §3:4156. Powers and duties of the board
- §3:4157. Powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:4158. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 10, §2.
- §3:4159. Assessment
- §3:4160. Failure to pay assessment; penalty
- §3:4161. Disposition of assessments
- §3:4162. Confidentiality of information
CHAPTER 27. MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTION LAW
- §3:4201. Definitions
- §3:4202. Objective
- §3:4203. Antemortem inspection and humane methods of slaughter
- §3:4204. Postmortem inspection
- §3:4205. Reinspection upon reentry
- §3:4206. Inspected and passed or condemned
- §3:4207. Labeling
- §3:4208. Sanitation
- §3:4209. Daytime or nighttime
- §3:4210. Prohibitions
- §3:4211. Prohibits
- §3:4212. Identification
- §3:4213. Appointments and regulations
- §3:4214. Prohibits gifts
- §3:4215. Exemption; farmers, custom, retailers, restaurants, and similar retail type establishments
- §3:4216. Added exemptions
- §3:4217. Storage regulations
- §3:4218. Inspection not provided for slaughtering not intended for human consumption
- §3:4219. Records required
- §3:4220. Registration required
- §3:4221. 4-D animals
- §3:4222. Federal and state cooperation; designated authority
- §3:4223. Auxiliary provisions
- §3:4224. Authority to detain meats
- §3:4225. Condemnation and seizure
- §3:4226. Courts
- §3:4227. Assaults
- §3:4228. Penalties
- §3:4229. Access to records; testimony; penalties
- §3:4230. Application
- §3:4231. Designation; Chapter as superseding other laws
- §3:4232. Commissioner of agriculture
- §3:4233. Violations, penalties, injunctive relief
CHAPTER 28. FORESTS AND FORESTRY
PART I. PROTECTION AND REFORESTATION
- §3:4271. Louisiana Forestry Commission established; state policy
- §3:4272. Members; appointment; qualifications; terms of office
- §3:4273. Officers; meetings; compensation
- §3:4274. Powers and duties of commission
- §3:4274.1. Appointment of forestry officers; duties and powers
- §3:4274.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4275. State forester; qualifications; appointment
- §3:4276. Powers and duties of state forester
- §3:4276.1. Volunteer forest fire and wildfire fighters
- §3:4277. Donation of land to state; acceptance and use
- §3:4278. Measure of damage
- §3:4278.1. Trees, cutting without consent; co-owners and co-heirs; penalty
- §3:4278.2. Sale of undivided timber interest; consent of co-owners; theft
- §3:4278.3. Transporting or receiving of forest products; records; rules; penalties
- §3:4278.4. Harvest or sale of forest products; failure to remit payment to owner; penalty
- §3:4278.5. Prohibited cutting of cypress trees; exceptions; penalty
- §3:4279. Railroad and other public utilities' rights-of-way; clearing of combustible material
- §3:4280. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4281. Prosecution for setting fire; cost of fighting fire as part of penalty
- §3:4282. Fire posters and warning notices
- §3:4283. National forests; consent; concurrent jurisdiction
- §3:4284. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4285. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4286. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4287. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4288. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4289. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4290. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4291. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4292. Instruction on forestry in public schools; Arbor Day
- §3:4293. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4294. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4295. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4296. South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact
PART II. FOREST TREE SEEDLING NURSERIES
- §3:4301. Forest tree seedling nurseries; authorization
- §3:4302. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
- §3:4303. Repealed by Acts 2020, No. 80, §2
PART II-A. FOREST PROTECTION FUND
PART III. ACREAGE TAX ON FOREST AND CUT OVER LANDS
- §3:4322. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 530, §1, eff. July 1, 1988.
- §3:4323. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 530, §1, eff. July 1, 1988.
- §3:4324. Repealed by Acts 1988, No. 530, §1, eff. July 1, 1988.
- §3:4325. Parish board of forestry; appointment and term; compensation
- §3:4326. Supervision of forestry program; detailed plan
PART IV. SEVERANCE TAX ON LAND REFORESTED
- §3:4341. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 458, §1.
- §3:4342. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 458, §1.
- §3:4343. Disposition of tax; valuation of severed forest products
- §3:4344. Disposition of the state's portion of the tax
PART IV-A. LOUISIANA TIMBER AND AGRICULTURE
TRANSPORTATION GROUP SELF-INSURANCE FUNDS
- §3:4351.1. Definitions
- §3:4351.2. Authorization; trade or professional association; initial financial requirements
- §3:4351.3. Requirements; excess insurance; administrative and service companies; status; liability; refunds
- §3:4351.4. Investments
- §3:4351.5. Authority of Department of Insurance
- §3:4351.6. Licensing of agents; claims against insurance agents
- §3:4351.7. Rates; filing; review of rate determination
- §3:4351.8. Consecutive net losses
- §3:4351.9. Insolvencies
- §3:4351.10. Examination
- §3:4351.11. Examination reports
- §3:4351.12. Authorization of the Department of Insurance to employ investigators
- §3:4351.13. Disclosure
- §3:4351.14. Departmental complaint directives; failure to comply; fines; hearing
- §3:4351.15. Dissolution
- §3:4351.16. Exclusive use of expirations
PART V. SPECIAL DONATIONS FOR STATE FORESTS
- §3:4361. Donations of land suitable for forestry or park purposes; lease or purchase of lands
- §3:4362. Expenditures for management and utilization of areas acquired; disposal of products from land
- §3:4363. Segregation and use of revenues
- §3:4364. Payment of obligations for acquisition of land
- §3:4365. Sale, exchange, or lease of lands
PART VI. URBAN FORESTRY
- §3:4381. Policies and purposes of urban forestry
- §3:4382. Definitions
- §3:4383. Authority for forestry commission to implement a program of urban forestry
- §3:4384. Technical assistance to urban areas
PART VII. ALEXANDER STATE FOREST
PART VIII. LOUISIANA FORESTRY
PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAM
- §3:4410. Declaration of public policy; cooperative agreements
- §3:4411. Forestry Productivity Fund; disposition of funds
- §3:4412. Assistance through cooperative agreements
- §3:4413. Administration; powers and duties of the commissioner
- §3:4414. Exclusions and limitations
- §3:4415. Requirement of participation; right of action
- §3:4416. Competitive research and cooperative extension grants
PART IX. FORESTRY PRODUCT FAIRNESS ACT
- §3:4421. Short title
- §3:4422. Purpose
- §3:4423. Definitions
- §3:4424. Distribution of incentives and funds
- §3:4425. Rules and regulations
CHAPTER 29. DISPARAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL
OR AQUACULTURAL PRODUCTS
- §3:4501. Legislative findings
- §3:4502. Definitions
- §3:4503. Cause of action; recovery of damages
- §3:4504. Limitations of action
CHAPTER 30. LOUISIANA WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LAW
PART I. GENERAL
- §3:4601. Short title
- §3:4602. Definitions
- §3:4603. Commission of Weights and Measures
- §3:4604. Powers
- §3:4605. Adjudicatory hearings
- §3:4606. State standards; supply of copies
- §3:4607. Inspection and testing; entry upon premises
- §3:4608. Rules and regulations; standard for apparatus
- §3:4609. Approval or disapproval of apparatus; procedure
- §3:4610. Removal of tag unlawfully
- §3:4611. Use of unsealed instruments
- §3:4612. False device prohibited
- §3:4613. Commodities in package form; stamping of weight or measure; standard fill
- §3:4614. Net weights of cereals; exceptions
- §3:4615. Meat, poultry, fish, and seafood; ready-to-eat food
- §3:4616. Net weight employed in all sales; exemptions
- §3:4617. Fraud by vendors or by purchaser
- §3:4618. Sales contrary to law prohibited
- §3:4619. Observation by customer of weighing or measuring devices
- §3:4620. Hindering, obstructing, or impersonating prohibited
- §3:4621. Service agency; service person; weighmaster; registration; requirements
- §3:4622. Fees; Weights and Measures Fund
- §3:4623. Exemption from Chapter
- §3:4624. Penalty
PART II. PARTICULAR PRODUCTS
SUBPART A. OYSTERS
- §3:4631. Oyster labeling and packaging; sale of shell stock oysters
- §3:4632. Inspection and stamping of basket
- §3:4633. Inspection of mini-sacks, sacks, and barrels; standards contents
- §3:4634. Duty of having baskets and oysters inspected
- §3:4635. Powers of inspectors
- §3:4636. Certificate of inspection
- §3:4637. Penalty
SUBPART B. SAW LOGS
SUBPART C. FARM-RAISED CATFISH
SUBPART D. SHRIMP
SUBPART E. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
- §3:4671. Sale at retail of petroleum products; failing to meet specifications prohibited
- §3:4672. Measuring devices; calibration of vehicle tanks; application of Subpart; removal or change of markings unlawful; certificate of calibration
- §3:4673. Petroleum product specifications
- §3:4674. Minimum ethanol and bio-diesel requirements
- §3:4674.1. Biodiesel production; restaurant waste fats, oils, and grease
- §3:4675. Containers or pumps from which petroleum products not conforming to specifications are sold, to be labeled
- §3:4676. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
- §3:4677. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
- §3:4678. Commissioner may take samples
- §3:4679. Record of products sold
- §3:4680. Commissioner, powers and duties
- §3:4681. Analysis of petroleum products
- §3:4682. Products not conforming to specifications, duty of commissioner
- §3:4683. Commissioner may seal pumps, etc., used in selling products not conforming to Subpart; interference with commissioner
- §3:4684. Fee to be collected for testing, etc.
- §3:4685. Petroleum Products Fund; disposition of funds
- §3:4686. Forfeiture of right to do business because of violation of Subpart
- §3:4687. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
- §3:4688. Repealed by Acts 2004, No. 47, §2, eff. May 21, 2004.
- §3:4689. Labeling of lubricating oil
- §3:4690. Petroleum bulk sale of motor fuel, temperature adjusted volume required
- §3:4690.1. Enforcement of certain tax provisions
SUBPART F. SUGARCANE
SUBPART G. CAJUN AND LOUISIANA CREOLE GOODS
AND SERVICES CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW
- §3:4701. Short title
- §3:4702. Legislative findings
- §3:4703. Adoption of certification marks
- §3:4704. Allowable use of the terms "Cajun" and "Louisiana Creole"
- §3:4705. Enforcement
SUBPART H. AGRICULTURAL AND SEAFOOD PRODUCTS SUPPORT FUND
- §3:4711. Legislative findings
- §3:4712. Use of state-owned trademarks or labels for agricultural and seafood promotions; Agricultural and Seafood Products Support Fund; rules and regulations
SUBPART I. LOGO FOR STATE PRODUCTS
SUBPART J. LOUISIANA CATFISH MARKETING LAW
- §3:4731. Short title
- §3:4732. Legislative findings
- §3:4733. Definitions
- §3:4734. Notice of country of origin
- §3:4735. Penalties
- §3:4736. Testing
- §3:4737. Rules and regulations
- §3:4738. Cooperative endeavor agreement
PART III. TRUTH IN LABELING OF FOOD PRODUCTS
- §3:4741. Short title
- §3:4742. Purpose
- §3:4743. Definitions
- §3:4744. Applicability; prohibited activities
- §3:4745. Powers
- §3:4746. Penalties
CHAPTER 31. URBAN AGRICULTURE INCENTIVE ZONE