Louisiana § RS 30:2050.3 - Enforcement; notice of violation; penalties
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2050.3 — Enforcement; notice of violation; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 30:2050.3. Enforcement; notice of violation; penalties
A. The secretary shall establish criteria for the assessment of reasonably consistent department-wide penalties based upon the factors enumerated in this Subtitle. If criteria for a particular violation are not established, the secretary or the assistant secretary for the office of environmental compliance shall exercise discretion in applying the factors enumerated in this Subtitle on the basis of available information.
B.(1) When the assistant secretary determines that a violation has occurred for which an assessment of a penalty is under consideration, the assistant secretary shall notify the respondent.
(2) The notice shall describe with reasonable specificity the nature of the violation and shall advise the respondent that the assessment of a penalty is under consideration.
(3) Written comments may be filed with the assistant secretary regarding the alleged violation and a possible penalty.
C.(1) The assistant secretary may issue a penalty assessment ten days after notice of the violation has been given to the respondent. The assistant secretary shall notify the respondent of the assessment.
(2) A notice of penalty shall:
(a) Describe, with reasonable specificity, the violation that gives rise to the penalty.
(b) Indicate the amount of the penalty.
(c) Notify the respondent of the right to an adjudicatory hearing.
D. The penalty assessment is a final enforcement action when the period of time for filing a request for an adjudicatory hearing lapses without a request being filed.
Acts 1995, No. 947, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1996; Acts 1999, No. 303, §1, eff. June 14, 1999.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 30:2050.3
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2050.3 cover?
Section RS 30:2050.3 ("Enforcement; notice of violation; penalties") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 30:2050.3?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 30:2050.3" (Louisiana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Louisiana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Louisiana attorney.
How does Louisiana § RS 30:2050.3 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Louisiana can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Louisiana.