Louisiana § RS 3:4006 - Responsibilities of purchaser, cooperative, and licensed personnel; suspension of license
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4006 — Responsibilities of purchaser, cooperative, and licensed personnel; suspension of license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:4006. Responsibilities of purchaser, cooperative, and licensed personnel; suspension of license
A. Purchaser; cooperative; tank truck owner: The purchaser, cooperative and tank truck owner shall be responsible, bound, and coequally liable for their licensed employees to carry out the provisions of this subpart, and the rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
B. Measurer-sampler: A licensed measurer-sampler shall be responsible and liable for the correct measuring, conversion, sampling, transport and care of milk samples so long as they are under his care and as may otherwise be defined by rule and regulation.
C. Milk and cream tester: A licensed tester shall be responsible for the proper storage, preparation, mixing, testing, and posting of fresh and/or composite samples of milk and the subsequent results thereof.
D. Calibration technician: No person other than a licensed milk and cream tester, approved by the commissioner in writing or by special license, shall calibrate, adjust, or otherwise supervise any electronic fat analysis device. The employment of any electronic fat analysis device, which must be approved by the commissioner, by any purchaser or cooperative shall require not less than two approved calibration technicians.
E. Suspension of licenses: If investigation by the commissioner discloses intentional misconduct in the procuring of any sample, or the tampering with a milk sample, equipment, electronic analysis device or butterfat records, the license of the sampler, tester or calibration technician and/or their licensed employer may be immediately suspended by the commissioner for a period of not more than thirty days, and may be revoked as provided in R.S. 3:4010.
Acts 1974, No. 306, §1; Acts 1985, No. 74, §1; Acts 1985, No. 218, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:4006
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4006 cover?
Section RS 3:4006 ("Responsibilities of purchaser, cooperative, and licensed personnel; suspension of license") 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 3:4006?
A common citation format is "Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4006" (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 3:4006 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.