Louisiana § RS 32:1505 - Authority of officers, employees, and agents
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§ RS 32:1505. Authority of officers, employees, and agents
A. The secretary may authorize any officer, employee, or agent of the department to:
(1) Enter, inspect, and examine at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner the property or records of any person or carrier, to the extent those records or properties relate to this Chapter and the transportation of hazardous materials, freight, or passengers; and
(2) Stop and inspect any transport vehicle or part thereof for any violation of this Chapter or any regulation issued pursuant thereto.
B. Upon request of the owner or operator, the officer, employee, or agent shall display proper credentials issued under this Chapter.
Added by Acts 1979, No. 83, §1. Acts 1985, No. 113, §1, eff. June 29, 1985; Acts 1987, No. 845, §1; Acts 1990, No. 935, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 32:1505 ("Authority of officers, employees, and agents") 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.
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