Louisiana § RS 3:4745 - Powers

Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4745 — Powers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ RS 3:4745. Powers

            A. The commissioner of agriculture shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Part and adopt rules and regulations to enforce the provisions of this Part. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.

            B. The commissioner may:

            (1) Employ personnel to enforce the provisions of this Part.

            (2) Receive and investigate complaints regarding alleged violations of this Part and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of this Part.

            (3) Seek and obtain injunctive or other civil relief to restrain and prevent violations of this Part, rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, or orders and rulings issued by the commissioner pursuant to this Part.

            (4) Institute civil proceedings to enforce his rulings or collect any penalties due under this Part.

            Acts 2019, No. 273, §1, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.

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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:4745 cover?

Section RS 3:4745 ("Powers") 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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