Louisiana § RS 3:3278 - Enforcement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3278 — Enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:3278. Enforcement
A. The commissioner may seek and obtain injunctive relief to restrain and prevent violations of orders issued under the provisions of this Part or in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part.
B. The commissioner may impose civil penalties for violations of the orders issued under the provisions of this Part or in accordance with the rules or regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. The civil penalties shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars per offense. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense. Civil penalties shall be imposed only on the basis of an adjudication of violations pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 3:3214. The commissioner may assess the proportionate costs of the adjudicatory hearing against the offender. The commissioner by rule shall determine the amount of costs to be assessed.
C. Whoever violates the provisions of this Part or the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part shall be fined not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for each day on which a violation occurs, or, imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than five years, or both.
D. The commissioner may institute civil proceedings to enforce the rulings of the commissioner in the district court for the parish in which the violation occurred.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 198, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1990, No. 136, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:3278
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:3278 cover?
Section RS 3:3278 ("Enforcement") 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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