Louisiana § RS 3:3275 - Investigations
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3275 — Investigations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:3275. Investigations
A. The commissioner shall investigate any circumstances relating to the presence of pesticide waste in the state in concentrations which the commissioner has determined pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment under R.S. 3:3274.
B. In connection with any investigation conducted under Subsection A of this Section, the commissioner may take the following actions:
(1) Enter, during working hours, any property or premises within which the commissioner has reason to believe pesticide contamination or pesticide waste is a threat to human health or to the environment.
(2) Take samples of any pesticides, pesticide wastes, or any substance which has come into contact with pesticides.
C. In circumstances not covered by Subsection B of this Section, the commissioner may apply to the district court for the parish in which the pesticide waste is located for a warrant, or warrants, authorizing an investigation and the taking of samples.
D. Entrance upon property or premises under the provisions of Subsection B of this Section shall not be deemed to be criminal trespass under any state law or local ordinance.
E. The commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents or records anywhere in the state which are relevant to an investigation pursuant to this Part. The sheriff of the parish in which the witness or the documents or records are located shall serve the subpoena if requested by the commissioner.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1990, No. 136, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3275 cover?
Section RS 3:3275 ("Investigations") 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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