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LA Rev Stat § 30:2531.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2531.7. Rules and regulations

RS 2531.7 - Rules and regulations The deputy secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of public safety services, shall promulgate rules and regulations to provide for a uniform citation document which shall be used for issuing citations for violations of this Part. Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 148, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2531.8 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2531.8. Duties of law enforcement officers

RS 2531.8 - Duties of law enforcement officers It shall be the duty of all law enforcement officers of this state to enforce the provisions of this Part. Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 148, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2531.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2531.9. Application of other laws

RS 2531.9 - Application of other laws A. Nothing in this Part shall limit the authority of any state agency to enforce any other laws, rules, or regulations relating to waste or the management of solid, biomedical, or hazardous waste. B. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect any ordinance of any political subdivision of the state of Louisiana in effect on June 16, 1998, or to prohibit any political subdivision of the state from adopting ordinances aimed at litter control and reduction. Parish governing authorities may enact such ordinances as further provided in R.S. 33:1236(54). C. Nothing in this Part shall be deemed to supersede, amend, or delete the provisions of R.S. 30:2545 and 2546. D. Any occurrence in violation of this Part and otherwise regulated by any other Chapter of this Subtitle may be prosecuted under this Part. However, no person shall be prosecuted for an occurrence in violation of this Part if the person is being prosecuted for the same occurrence under any other Chapter of this Subtitle. Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 148, §3.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2533 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2533. Litter violations bureau

RS 2533 - Litter violations bureau A. Each court, except justice of the peace courts, may establish a litter violations bureau and provide for the operation and administration thereof, including any or all of the following: (1) The fixing of a schedule of fines and costs for the various litter offenses within the limits of such penalties as are set by law. (2) Providing that any person charged with such an offense may plead guilty before an officer designated by the court. B. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to affect any ordinance of any political subdivision of the state of Louisiana in effect on the effective date of this Part or to prohibit any political subdivision of the state from adopting ordinances aimed at litter control and reduction. Parish governing authorities may enact such ordinances as further provided in R.S. 33:1236(54). Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 32, §1; Acts 1989, No. 250, §1; Acts 1989, No. 296, §2; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2534 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2534. Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 89, §2, eff. June 5, 2008.

RS 2534 - Repealed by Acts 2008, No. 89, §2, eff. June 5, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2535 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2535. Litter receptacle; placement and use; logo; penalties

RS 2535 - Litter receptacle; placement and use; logo; penalties A. Any owner or person in control of any property which is held out to the public as a place for parking consisting of fifteen or more parking spaces shall be responsible for the procurement, placement, and maintenance of litter receptacles. The section shall be authorized to adopt and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to implement this Section for the purpose of abating litter throughout the state, including placement, minimum standards, and removal. B. A "litter receptacle" means a container of not less than fifteen gallons constructed, appropriately marked, and placed for use as a temporary depository for litter. Any containers, commonly referred to as "dumpsters", and any garbage receptacle for deposit of litter for single or multi-family residences may be used and shall in no way be governed by this Section. C. A litter receptacle shall be required at any parking lot consisting of thirty or more parking spaces operated for public use. D. All such receptacles may bear a logo designed by the section and made available to the public without cost. E. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in R.S. 30:2531(A). Acts 1987, No. 936, §1; Acts 1989, No. 687, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §§1, 9; Acts 2003, No. 950, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2536 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2536. Beautification and litter clearing by prisoners

RS 2536 - Beautification and litter clearing by prisoners A. Any prisoner who has been sentenced to imprisonment in the parish prison for a period of less than one year may be set to work collecting litter on the parish roads under the supervision of the sheriff, or his designee, at the request of the governing authority of the parish. Such prisoners may be utilized by municipalities within the parish by mutual agreement between the sheriff and the governing authority of the municipality. B. It shall be the duty of such prisoners to pick up and collect litter, trash, and other miscellaneous items that are unsightly to the public that have accumulated on the parish roads, municipal streets, and state highways. C. Work performed by the prisoner pursuant to this Section shall be credited towards reduction of the prisoner's sentence in the following manner: for each ten-hour day worked on the road collecting litter by the prisoner, his sentence shall be reduced by one day. D. The Department of Transportation and Development may provide one truck to each parish of sufficient size and design to hold and haul away the litter, trash, and other miscellaneous items as collected by such prisoners, and one employee capable of driving the truck provided upon request of the sheriff. However, the department shall use trucks owned by the department and shall not purchase additional trucks for the purpose of this Section. Any parish or municipality utilizing prisoners may furnish any transportation or trucks required in the utilization of prisoner labor. E. A prisoner, who participates in a litter abatement or collection program pursuant to this Section, shall have no cause of action for damages against the sheriff conducting the program or supervising his participation therein, nor against his employee or agent, for any injury or loss suffered by him during or arising out of his participation in the program, if such injury or loss is a direct result of the lack of supervision or act or omission of the sheriff or his employee or agent, unless the injury or loss was caused by the intentional or grossly negligent act or omission of the sheriff or his employee or agent. The sheriff shall not be liable for any injury caused by the prisoner, unless the gross negligence or intentional act of the sheriff or his employee or agent was a substantial factor in causing the injury. No provision hereof shall negate the requirement to provide a prisoner with necessary medical treatment as statutorily required. Acts 1987, No. 936, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9; Acts 1997, No. 656, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2537 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2537. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2537 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2538 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2538. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2538 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2539 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2539. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2539 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2540 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2540. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2540 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2541 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2541. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2541 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2542 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2542. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2542 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2543 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2543. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.

RS 2543 - Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2544 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2544. Litter-free zones; temporary signs, handbills, flyers and notices; notice to remove; penalties

RS 2544 - Litter-free zones; temporary signs, handbills, flyers and notices; notice to remove; penalties A. The public rights-of-way of all state, parish, and municipal roads, highways, and streets are hereby declared litter-free zones. No person shall dispose of litter, as both terms are defined in R.S. 30:2522(3) and (6), in a litter-free zone. B. Each local governing authority should make a reasonable effort to recycle any recyclable litter collected in litter-free zones and shall use the proceeds from the sale of recyclable litter solely for the purposes of litter abatement in drug-free zones. C. For the purposes of this Section, littering shall also be defined to include the posting, erecting, or displaying on any surface, pole, or stanchion of temporary signs, handbills, flyers, and notices, including but not limited to political campaign signs. However, no person shall be held in violation of any provision of this Section unless: (1) The owner of a temporary sign, handbill, flyer, or notice fails to remove such item within thirty days after receiving notice, by certified mail, indicating the location or locations of such item and directing the immediate removal thereof. (2) In the case of political signs, the candidate for political office, who is deemed to be the owner of the sign, fails to remove the sign within thirty days following the general election for the office which the sign was posted. D. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 30:2531(A); however, for purposes of Subsection C of this Section no fine shall be assessed unless the owner has been properly notified as required by that Subsection. E. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to abrogate or affect any ordinance of any political subdivision of the state which may be more restrictive than the provisions of this Section. Acts 1989, No. 768, §3; Acts 1992, No. 361, §2, eff. July 1, 1992; Acts 1995, No. 844, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 148, §3; Acts 2003, No. 950, §3, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2545 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2545. Beaches; glass container prohibition

RS 2545 - Beaches; glass container prohibition A. No person shall use or carry a glass water or beverage container upon a beach in this state, nor shall any person throw, drop, deposit, discard, or otherwise dispose of such a glass container on a beach. B. For the purposes of this Section: (1) "Beach" means any area constituting the shore of the Gulf of Mexico within the boundaries of the state of Louisiana or Lake Pontchartrain which is operated as or held out to the public as an area of recreation associated with the respective body of water. (2) "Beverage" means any drink, whether liquid or frozen including, but not limited to, soda pop, ale, beer, wine, fruit punch, milk, shakes, floats, whiskey, or any mixture or combination which includes these products. (3) "Glass container" means any glass object used to hold water or a beverage, which is typically used to drink, sip, or eat the beverage from, and which is typically designed to hold between one and sixteen four-ounce servings. C. An offender may be cited for the offense by means of a ticket, summons, or other means provided by law. Whoever violates a provision of this Section shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars. Acts 1990, No. 949, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2546 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2546. Littering of waters; definitions; penalties

RS 2546 - Littering of waters; definitions; penalties  A. It shall be unlawful for an operator, passenger, crew member, or any person on board any vessel to intentionally discharge, discard, and permanently abandon into the waters of the state any type of finished plastic products, including but not limited to synthetic ropes, fishing nets, and garbage bags, or to intentionally discharge, discard, and permanently abandon other garbage, including but not limited to paper products, glass, metal, dunnage, lining, and packing materials.  B. As used in this Section, "vessel" means any boat, barge, or other vehicle operating in the waters of the state, including all commercial and recreational watercraft.  C. Any person who violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than two hundred dollars for each violation; subsequent to notification of such violation, each twenty-four hour day the condition remains uncorrected shall constitute a separate violation.  D. Repealed by Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.  Acts 1992, No. 487, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9; Acts 2018, No. 509, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2547 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2547. Adopt-a-byway program

RS 2547 - Adopt-a-byway program  A. In order to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities assigned to it under R.S. 30:2521, the section shall develop a program to be known as "adopt-a-byway", whereby an organization which owns, uses, or leases property adjacent to a parish maintained road may adopt a section of such road for the sole purpose of controlling litter along that section. Included in the responsibilities of any organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following:  (1) Development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted section of the road.  (2) A general cleanup of the area at least twice a year.  (3) Assistance to the section in securing media coverage for the program.  B. Any parish or municipality which develops an "adopt-a-byway" program shall coordinate the adoption of rules governing the program with the section.  C. Any parish or municipality which develops an "adopt-a-byway" program may use funds received from the collection of fines provided for under the provisions of R.S. 30:2532(A) to place a sign upon a portion of a road identifying the organization which has adopted such portion of the road.  Acts 1995, No. 923, §1; Acts 1995, No. 1019, §9; Acts 1999, No. 303, §1, eff. June 14, 1999.  NOTE: See Acts 2018, No. 509 in which the substance of this provision was amended and redesignated as R.S. 30:2514.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2548 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2548. Adopt a Water Body program

RS 2548 - Adopt a Water Body program  A. In order to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities assigned to it under R.S. 30:2521, the section shall develop a program to be known as "Adopt a Water Body", whereby a business or a private civic organization may adopt a portion of a public bayou, stream, creek, river, or lake for the sole purpose of controlling litter. Included in the responsibilities of any business or private civic organization which chooses to participate in the program shall be the following:  (1) Development of a functional plan to influence and encourage the public to improve the appearance of the adopted portion of a public water body.  (2) A general cleanup of the area at least twice a year.  (3) Assistance to the section in securing media coverage for the program.  B. Any organization which adopts a portion of a public bayou, stream, creek, river, or lake may place a sign identifying the organization on an interstate highway or state highway within two hundred feet of the adopted water body upon approval of the Department of Transportation and Development. Such a sign may also be placed on the bank of the adopted water body with the approval of the riparian landowner.  C. The Department of Transportation and Development may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Section regarding the placement, construction, and maintenance of the signs provided for in this Section.  Acts 2007, No. 149, §1.  NOTE: See Acts 2018, No. 509 in which the substance of this provision was amended and redesignated as R.S. 30:2515.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2561 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2561. Citation

RS 2561 - Citation This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs Act". Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2562 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2562. Policy; purpose

RS 2562 - Policy; purpose A. The legislature finds and declares that the improvement of the environment of the state of Louisiana is a matter of vital concern to all citizens of this state, and recognizes that existing environmental law plays a critical role in protecting the environment. B. The legislature further finds and declares that environmental protection could be enhanced by authorizing innovative advances in environmental regulatory methods. C. The legislature further finds that present laws and regulations applicable thereto do not provide the authority needed to comply with federal programs that offer industry regulatory flexibility in exchange for superior environmental performances. Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2563 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2563. Definitions

RS 2563 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Final project agreement" means the final document agreed upon between the secretary and a program participant that specifically states the terms and duration of the proposed project. The final project agreement is an enforceable document. (2) "Regulatory flexibility" means that a qualified participant in a regulatory innovations program may be exempted by the secretary from regulations promulgated by the department under this Chapter consistent with federal law and regulation. (3) "Superior environmental performance" means: (a) A significant decrease of pollution to levels lower than the levels currently being achieved by the subject facility under applicable law or regulation, where these lower levels are better than required by applicable law and regulation; or (b) Improved social or economic benefits, as determined by the secretary, to the state while achieving protection to the environment equal to the protection currently being achieved by the subject facility under applicable law and regulation, provided that all requirements under current applicable law and regulation are being achieved by the facility. Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2564 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2564. Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs

RS 2564 - Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs A. The department shall establish and implement environmental regulatory innovations programs. The programs shall provide regulatory flexibility for participants in these programs. Participation in such programs shall be strictly voluntary, and the department shall not require participation in such programs. B. The Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs shall include but are not limited to the excellence and leadership program. C. Minimum criteria for participation in any of the Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs are: (1) The demonstration project must provide superior environmental performance: (a) Without increasing negative impacts on the environment, the local community, or worker health and safety. (b) Without transferring the pollution impacts into a product. (2) The pollution reduction goals of the demonstration project must be verifiable. (3) The participant agrees to make available to the public in a format approved by the department all information he submits to the department about the demonstration project, except information that is declared confidential under R.S. 30:2030. (4) The demonstration project must include stakeholder participation. (5) The participant agrees to provide an annual written report to the department containing but not limited to pollution reduction data, economic benefits, and paperwork and other administrative tasks that do not directly benefit the environment. (6) The project is consistent with federal law and regulation. D. The secretary shall determine the number of environmental regulatory innovations programs and the number of projects to be conducted under the programs each fiscal year. E. On or before June 30, 1999, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the secretary shall report to the legislature on implementation of these innovative programs, their environmental results, the level of stakeholder support, and the costs and benefits. F. The secretary shall give notice of the final project agreement to a person who has requested notice of the agreement. The program participant must publish a notice of the final project agreement in the official journal of the parish governing authority for the parish in which the project will occur. Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 30:2565 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 30 - Minerals, Oil, and Gas and Environmental Quality|§2565. Excellence and Leadership Program

RS 2565 - Excellence and Leadership Program A. The Excellence and Leadership Program shall allow regulatory flexibility to participants who agree to conduct a demonstration project that provides superior environmental performance. B. In addition to meeting the minimum requirements in R.S. 30:2564 for participating in the Louisiana Environmental Regulatory Innovations Programs, any participant in this program shall also demonstrate that: (1) A stakeholder group is involved in the demonstration project. (2) The demonstration project reduces paperwork or financial costs. (3) The demonstration project is transferable to other members of the regulated community. (4) The demonstration project should not unduly shift the risk burden to citizens or communities. (5) The pollution goals of the demonstration project are verifiable and enforceable. (6) The project is consistent with federal laws and regulations. Acts 1997, No. 992, §1.