Louisiana § RS 3:923 - Authority; enforcement
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:923 — Authority; enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 3:923. Authority; enforcement
A. The commissioner is authorized to and may adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to do the following:
(1) Enforce standards for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce for human consumption and administer the provisions of this Part.
(2) Enter the premises of any covered produce farm during reasonable hours to inspect the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce.
(3) Investigate the organization, business, conduct, practices, and management of any covered produce farm engaged in intrastate commerce.
(4) Inspect or copy any covered produce farm record related to the growing, harvesting, packing, or holding of produce.
(5) Issue stop orders prohibiting the growing, harvesting, packing, or holding of produce.
B. No person shall impede, obstruct, hinder, or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent the department, an inspector of the department, or any employee of the department in the performance of his duties pursuant to this Part.
C. The provisions of this Section shall not limit the commissioner's authority to respond to an emergency in order to prevent a public health hazard, including communication with applicable state and federal agencies.
Acts 2017, No. 327, §1, eff. June 22, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 3:923
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 3:923 cover?
Section RS 3:923 ("Authority; 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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