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LA Rev Stat § 3:3391.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3391.11. Regulated articles; stop orders

RS 3391.11 - Regulated articles; stop orders A. When the commissioner believes that a violation of the provisions of this Part, of the rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, or of any quarantine imposed by the commissioner has occurred or is reasonably expected to occur, the commissioner may issue a stop order prohibiting the use, shipment, movement, distribution, or disturbance of the regulated article or material involved in the violation. Stop orders shall be served in the same manner as provided for the service of subpoenas under the Administrative Procedure Act. B. Any person aggrieved by a stop order may petition the commissioner, in writing and within thirty days of the stop order, to hold a hearing on the matter. Such hearing shall be held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. C. Based upon the results of the hearing or based upon a consent agreement mutually entered into by the commissioner and the person subject to the stop order, the commissioner may order the regulated article or material to be either: (1) Released from the stop order according to the terms and conditions the commissioner deems proper. (2) Disposed of by the person according to the terms and conditions the commissioner deems proper. (3) Destroyed according to the terms and conditions the commissioner deems proper. (4) Otherwise disposed of according to the terms and conditions the commissioner deems proper. Acts 1999, No. 486, §1, eff. June 21, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3391.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3391.12. Enforcement; civil penalties

RS 3391.12 - Enforcement; civil penalties A.(1) In order to enforce the provisions of this Part, the rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, or any quarantine declared or stop order issued by him or in order to implement a treatment program, the commissioner may: (a) Seek and obtain from a court of proper jurisdiction and venue an order or orders of enforcement. (b) Seek and obtain injunctive relief from any court of proper jurisdiction and venue to restrain and prevent violations. (c) Institute civil proceedings for enforcement in any court of proper jurisdiction and venue. (2) The commissioner may request the awarding of costs and attorney fees in any court proceeding brought pursuant to this Section. B.(1) The commissioner may impose civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this Part, the rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this Part, or any quarantine declared or stop order issued by him. (2) Any civil penalties imposed shall not exceed five thousand dollars per offense. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense. (3) Civil penalties shall be imposed only on the basis of an adjudication of violations pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. (4) 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. All assessments, fees, penalties, and other funds received under the provisions of this Part shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury. Acts 1999, No. 486, §1, eff. June 21, 1999; Acts 2012, No. 834, §1, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3391.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3391.13. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.

RS 3391.13 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 834, §13, eff. July 1, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.1. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.1 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.2. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.2 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.3. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.3 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.4. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.4 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.5. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.5 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3396.6 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3396.6. Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.

RS 3396.6 - Repealed by Acts 2016, No. 330, §1, eff. June 2, 2016.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3401 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3401. Short title

RS 3401 - Short title  This Chapter may be cited as the Agricultural Commodity Dealer and Warehouse Law. Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3404 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3404. Officers and employees

RS 3404 - Officers and employees A. At the first meeting of the commission, the members shall elect, from their membership, a chairman, vice-chairman, and such other officers as the commission may deem advisable. B. The commission, with the approval of the commissioner, shall appoint a director and an assistant director who shall be in the unclassified service of the state. The director and assistant director may perform any other duties and functions which he or the commission consider necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. July 22, 1982; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3406 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3406. Powers and duties of the commissioner

RS 3406 - Powers and duties of the commissioner  A. The commissioner shall administer and enforce this Chapter in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. In the administration and enforcement of this Chapter, the commissioner and his duly constituted representatives are specifically authorized to do the following:  (1) Enter the premises of any warehouse, cotton merchant, or cotton agent required to be licensed under this Chapter, or those of any person purchasing grain from Louisiana producers, at any reasonable time during normal working hours, for the purpose of making any examination or any inspection of the premises and the contents thereof as may be necessary.  (2) Examine, copy, and audit the accounts, books, and records, including stock records, position records, balance sheets, scale tickets, and warehouse receipts of any warehouse, cotton merchant, or cotton agent required to be licensed under this Chapter, or those of any person purchasing grain from Louisiana producers, including all warehouses or grain dealers, or both, licensed under the United States Warehouse Act, as amended, and any applicant for licensure under this Chapter, or as otherwise permitted under this Chapter.  (3) Weigh and ascertain, by grading, the quality of any agricultural product regulated under this Chapter and certify such weight and grade.  B. The commissioner shall appoint and employ all personnel necessary for the efficient and proper administration of this Chapter, except as provided in R.S. 3:3404(B).  Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1997, No. 1034, §1; Acts 2011, No. 138, §1, eff. June 24, 2011; Acts 2020, No. 151, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3407 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3407. Seizure by commission

RS 3407 - Seizure by commission A. The commissioner, with the prior approval of the commission, may institute legal proceedings by petition in the district court for the district in which the licensee is located for an order authorizing the commissioner to effect a seizure of the facilities of the licensee and to act as receiver thereof whenever any of the following conditions occur: (1) The licensee does not have sufficient commodities to cover the outstanding warehouse receipts and scale tickets marked for storage issued by the licensee. (2) The licensee does not have sufficient funds to operate its business and is in imminent danger of being unable to continue to operate its business. (3) The licensee is unable to fulfill its obligations to producers. (4) The licensee refuses to submit to a lawful inspection or audit ordered by the commission. B. Immediately upon the filing of the petition alleging the commission's approval and the existence of any condition set forth in Subsection A of this Section, the court shall issue an ex parte order authorizing the commissioner to effect a temporary seizure of the facilities of the licensee and to act as temporary receiver thereof. This order shall remain in effect until the conclusion of a hearing on the petition which hearing shall be held within ten days after the filing of the petition. C. The commission may require, on an emergency basis without the necessity of court approval for a period of not more than five days, any licensee to operate under its supervision prior to or during any proceedings leading to the appointment of a receiver as provided under this Section. D. Whenever the commissioner is appointed to act as receiver he shall continue to act as receiver until all of the assets of the licensee have been distributed to the creditors of the licensee or until ordered by the district court to surrender possession of the assets of the licensee. E. As part of the receivership, the commissioner may recover from the assets of the licensee the costs of administering the receivership, including the cost of liability insurance for the commission, the commissioner, and employees who are engaged in the administration of the receivership. Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 767, §1, eff. June 30, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3410 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3410. Warehouse license required prior to operation of warehouse; demonstration of competency; renewal; fees; licensed capacity; prohibition

RS 3410 - Warehouse license required prior to operation of warehouse; demonstration of competency; renewal; fees; licensed capacity; prohibition  A. No person shall operate a warehouse wherein any agricultural commodities or other farm products are stored and a fee is charged for such storage unless licensed under this Chapter or under the United States Warehouse Act, as amended.  B. The applicant for a warehouse license shall file the application described in R.S. 3:3408 and demonstrate its competency to engage in the business of operating a warehouse.  C. Each license issued by the commission pursuant to this Section shall specify on the face thereof that it is a warehouse license and shall be posted in all warehouse locations.  D. Each warehouse license issued by the commission shall be valid until June 30 following date of issue and shall be renewed on or before July 1 of each year.  E. The fee for the issuance and the annual renewal of any warehouse license shall be two hundred dollars.  F. Each license shall cover all facilities which are owned or leased by the entity to whom the license is issued and used by the entity in the conduct of its business as a warehouse.  G. Each license shall specify the licensed capacity of each facility covered by the license.  H. No warehouse license shall be issued unless the facility to be licensed is suitable for the storage of the agricultural commodity to be stored therein. The commission may suspend or revoke any warehouse license whenever any licensed facility becomes unsuitable for storage of the agricultural commodity for which it is designed.  I. No person holding a warehouse license shall engage in any other activities regulated under this Chapter unless he holds a license issued by the commission to engage in such activities.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1986, No. 1068, §1, eff. July 17, 1986; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 767, §1, eff. June 30, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 145, §1, eff. May 14, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 430, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3410.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3410.1. License to buy or sell agricultural commodities; posting requirements for grain dealers; duration of license

RS 3410.1 - License to buy or sell agricultural commodities; posting requirements for grain dealers; duration of license  A. No person shall engage in the business of buying or selling agricultural commodities from producers unless licensed by the commission, except a person that qualifies as a noncommercial grain buyer.  B. Each applicant for a grain dealer license shall file the application described in R.S. 3:3408 and demonstrate its competency to engage in the business of buying or selling agricultural commodities prior to licensure.  C. Each license issued by the commission pursuant to this Section shall specify on the face thereof that it is a grain dealer license, and shall be posted by the licensee in its principal place of business in this state.  D. Each license issued by the commission shall be valid until June thirtieth following the date of issue and shall be renewed on or before July first of each year.  E. The fee for issuance and renewal of each license shall be two hundred dollars.  F. Each grain dealer who issues grades for grain shall employ a grain grader and sampler who is certified to grade and sample the grains for which the grain dealer issues grades.  G. Any noncommercial grain buyer, or other person not licensed as a grain dealer, shall post notification in a conspicuous area on their premises, and on any document used in the purchase of grain, including contracts and receipts, that they are not a licensed grain dealer, and any producer selling grain to an unlicensed person is not eligible to make a claim with the Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund.  Acts 1986, No. 1068, §1, eff. July 17, 1986; Acts 1997, No. 1034, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2015, No. 430, §1; Acts 2020, No. 151, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3410.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3410.2. License required prior to engaging in business of buying or selling cotton; security requirements; agent agreements

RS 3410.2 - License required prior to engaging in business of buying or selling cotton; security requirements; agent agreements  A. Any cotton merchant who purchases or contracts to purchase, either directly or through a cotton agent, cotton grown or to be grown in this state shall be licensed by the commission before purchasing or contracting to purchase such cotton. The license shall authorize cotton merchants and their cotton agents to purchase or enter into contracts to purchase cotton grown or to be grown in this state.  B. Each license issued by the commission under this Section shall specify on the face thereof that it is a cotton merchant license. A copy of the license shall be posted by the licensee in all places of business.  C. Each license issued by the commission shall be valid until June thirtieth following the date of issue and shall be renewed on or before July first of each year.  D. The fee for issuance and renewal of each license shall be two hundred dollars.  E. The commission may require the cotton merchant to submit to an examination and audit of its accounts, books, and records.  F. No cotton merchant shall purchase cotton grown or to be grown by producers in this state without having obtained the prescribed license from the commission as described in Subsection A of this Section. The commission may, for cause, revoke the license.  G. Each cotton agent shall have a written notarized agency agreement with all cotton merchants on whose behalf said cotton merchant acts. No cotton agent shall purchase cotton grown or to be grown in this state until he has obtained a written notarized agency agreement in a form approved by the commission. The commission may require the cotton agent entering into an agency agreement to submit to an examination and audit of his accounts, books, and records. The cost of any examination and audit shall be borne by the cotton agent. The commission may, for cause, revoke the authority of the cotton agent under any written notarized agency agreement.  Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 767, §1, eff. June 30, 2010; Acts 2015, No. 430, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3411 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3411. Grounds for not issuing license

RS 3411 - Grounds for not issuing license  The commission may refuse to issue a license to any applicant for a warehouse license, cotton merchant license, or grain dealer license if the commission finds that the warehouse proposed for licensure is not suitable for the storage of agricultural commodities, or if the commission finds that the applicant for a warehouse license, cotton merchant license, or a grain dealer license cannot demonstrate a net worth of at least one hundred thousand dollars, or is incompetent to conduct such warehouse, cotton merchant, or grain dealer business in accordance with this Chapter or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant hereto; or if there is any other sufficient reason within the intent of this Chapter for not issuing such warehouse, cotton merchant, or grain dealer license.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 1985, No. 793, §1; Acts 1986, No. 1068, §1, eff. July 17, 1986; Acts 1986, No. 302, §1; Acts 1997, No. 1034, §1; Acts 2003, No. 172, §1, eff. July 1, 2003; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 767, §2, eff. June 30, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 145, §1, eff. May 14, 2012; Acts 2015, No. 430, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3411.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3411.1. Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 430, §2.

RS 3411.1 - Repealed by Acts 2015, No. 430, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3414 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3414. Written evidence required for contracts; quarterly statements on storage contracts

RS 3414 - Written evidence required for contracts; quarterly statements on storage contracts A. All contracts, other than contracts for spot sale, in which title shall pass shall be evidenced in writing. B. In addition to the requirements provided in Subsection A of this Section, the warehouse shall provide a written statement to the producer who has contracted for storage on a quarterly basis. The statement shall include all charges and the rate of accrual of the charges. C. An oral contract or agreement for the sale of grain capable of being hedged on any grain exchange evidenced by a written, unsigned confirmation of sale, mailed or electronically transmitted to the producer of the grain within five business days shall be deemed a signed contract evidenced in writing as provided in Subsection A of this Section and in Chapter 5 of Title III of Book III of the Louisiana Civil Code. Added by Acts 1982, No. 563, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1983; Acts 2006, No. 114, §1; Acts 2008, No. 299, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3414.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3414.1. Prompt payment

RS 3414.1 - Prompt payment  Each grain dealer who purchases grain from producers under a spot price or daily market contract shall pay the producer for the grain within ten working days after the day the grain is delivered pursuant to the contract of sale. Added by Acts 1983, No. 340, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3414.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3414.2. Prompt payment for rice

RS 3414.2 - Prompt payment for rice A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to each transaction in which a purchaser buys rice from a producer under a bid contract. B. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them: (1) "Bid contract" means an agreement between a producer and a purchaser under which the purchaser examines samples of rice and extends to the producer an offer to purchase the rice at a price based on the quality of the sample. (2) "Confirmation date" means the date on which the bid contract was confirmed. (3) "Confirmed" means the bid contract has been agreed to. A bid contract is confirmed when the producer and the purchaser agree to the quantity and price of the rice to be sold. (4) "Delivery date" means the date on which the purchaser is required to take delivery of the rice, either under the provisions of this Section or under the provisions of a written agreement between the producer and the purchaser. (5) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity. (6) "Purchaser" means any person who purchases rice from a producer under a bid contract. C. Each purchaser shall take possession of the rice which is the subject of the bid contract no later than the fourteenth calendar day after the confirmation date unless the producer and the purchaser agree in writing that the purchaser shall take possession of the rice on a different delivery date. D. If the purchaser does not take possession of the rice on or before any delivery date, the purchaser shall pay all storage and related charges for the storage of the rice after each delivery date, with such time not to exceed thirty days following each such delivery date. E. After the thirtieth day following any delivery date, if the purchaser has not taken possession of the rice, the producer shall have the option to either continue to hold the rice for delivery to the purchaser, deliver the rice to another purchaser, or amend the original bid contract by mutual written consent. F. Each purchaser shall pay for the rice purchased from each producer under a bid contract no later than the tenth calendar day after the purchaser takes possession of the rice or receives accurate distribution instructions from the seller, whichever is later. G. If the purchaser does not make payment as required in Subsection F, the purchaser shall pay the producer interest on the purchase price at the legal rate of interest as established in R.S. 9:3500. H. Any grain dealer acting solely as a commissioned agent for the producer in a bid contract transaction shall not be considered a purchaser or a producer in a bid contract where the actual purchasing grain dealer does not take possession of the rice. Acts 1985, No. 482, §1; Acts 1986, No. 515, §1; Acts 2004, No. 580, §1.