Louisiana § RS 3:3274 - Determinations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3274 — Determinations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:3274. Determinations
A. When the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticide wastes exceed promulgated federal or state standards, or when the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticides pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment, the commissioner shall determine the appropriate action to be taken under the provisions of this Part.
B. The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish procedures for making determinations under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section.
C. The determinations made under Subsection A of this Section shall be based on scientific and technical information, including but not limited to information from the following sources or concerning the following subjects:
(1) The history of the levels of concentration of the pesticide or pesticides, based on scientifically valid monitoring studies.
(2) The gravity of the threat to human health or to the environment.
(3) Standards for contamination levels promulgated by appropriate governmental agencies.
(4) Information published or made available by appropriate governmental agencies.
(5) Information published or made available by pesticide manufacturers.
(6) Information published or made available by institutions of higher education.
(7) The availability of alternative pesticides.
(8) The availability of alternative methods of application of the pesticide.
(9) The economic impact of limiting, restricting, or prohibiting the use of the pesticide.
(10) Other criteria established by the commissioner by rule.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1990, No. 136, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:3274
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3274 cover?
Section RS 3:3274 ("Determinations") 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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