Louisiana § RS 51:2186 - Administrative fines
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:2186 — Administrative fines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:2186. Administrative fines
If the department finds that one or more grounds exist for the revocation of a certificate of registration issued under this Chapter, it may, in lieu of revocation, impose a fine upon the provider in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars for each violation. Procedures for the imposition of fines and appeals of such fines shall be governed by the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950, et seq.
Acts 1987, No. 483, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 51:2186 ("Administrative fines") 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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