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LA Rev Stat § 3:292 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§292. Definitions

RS 292 - Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) "Agriculture" means the commercial production, storage, processing, marketing, or distribution of any agronomic, floricultural, horticultural, vitacultural, silvicultural, or aquacultural crop, including but not limited to farm products, livestock and livestock products, poultry and poultry products, milk and dairy products, fruit and other horticultural products, and seafood and aquacultural products. (2) "Aquaculture" means the producing, raising, managing, harvesting, or marketing of aquatic livestock under controlled circumstances. (3) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. (4) "Louisiana agricultural firm" means a legal entity that meets all of the following criteria: (a) Is engaged in the business of agriculture or aquaculture. (b) Is qualified to do business in Louisiana. (c) Has a physical presence in Louisiana by owning or leasing property or facilities which are located in Louisiana. (d) Employs Louisiana residents who operate the farm business, company, corporation, or limited liability corporation. (e) Produces, processes, or manufactures agricultural or aquacultural products in Louisiana. (5) "Louisiana agricultural markets" means any entity in the state of Louisiana, public or private, which in the normal scope of business purchases Louisiana agricultural or aquacultural products. Acts 2004, No. 271, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:293 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§293. Prohibition upon limitation of agricultural and aquacultural markets

RS 293 - Prohibition upon limitation of agricultural and aquacultural markets A. The state may not limit the ability of Louisiana agricultural firms to bid or do business in Louisiana by restricting Louisiana agricultural markets including but not limited to those markets subject to Title 27 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. B. Nothing in this Chapter is intended to limit the ability of the department to regulate agriculture and aquaculture as is otherwise provided in this Title. Acts 2004, No. 271, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:299 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§299. Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §10.

RS 299 - Repealed by Acts 2013, No. 184, §10.
LA Rev Stat § 3:301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§301. Support for programs of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service

RS 301 - Support for programs of Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service  As a cooperative endeavor with the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, the governing body of any local government subdivision may provide financial and other support for the programs of the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service which benefit that local government subdivision under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon between the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service and the local government subdivision. Financial support for the cooperative endeavor may be appropriated from the general funds of the local government subdivision or may be provided for by an increase in the ad valorem taxes for such specific purpose in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Part II, of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974.  Amended by Acts 1975, No. 242, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§302. Farmers' institute conductor

RS 302 - Farmers' institute conductor The commissioner of agriculture and forestry may appoint a farmers' institute conductor, who shall devote his time exclusively to the work, as the commissioner may direct. Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 3:303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§303. Holding institutes; lecturers

RS 303 - Holding institutes; lecturers Farmers' institutes shall be held yearly at such time and at such places as the commissioner of agriculture and forestry may direct. The commissioner shall make rules and regulations for organizing and conducting the institutes, and may call on the president of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to furnish one or more lecturers from the faculty or student body, whose traveling expenses shall be paid going to or returning from the institute work. The commissioner may also employ lecturers, male or female, at nominal salaries and traveling expenses while so employed, to perform duties in connection with institute work. The course of instruction at institutes shall be so arranged as to present to those in attendance the results of the most recent investigations in practical and scientific agriculture. Acts 2009, No. 24, §1, eff. June 12, 2009.
LA Rev Stat § 3:304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§304. Master farmer certification

RS 304 - Master farmer certification A. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry may certify individuals as master farmers in accordance with this Section. Each individual must successfully complete a master farmer certification program and have implemented an individual comprehensive soil and water conservation plan that meets the standards and specifications of the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Service, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, and the affected soil and water conservation district. B. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations setting out the requirements for obtaining a certification. The curriculum shall be established by the Louisiana State University AgCenter. The Louisiana State University AgCenter may consult with other agencies and organizations as needed, including but not limited to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Louisiana Farm Bureau, the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Conservation Service, and the state soil and water conservation commission. The curriculum shall include but is not limited to the instruction on environmental issues in agriculture, nonpoint source pollution, best management and conservation practices, soil and water quality monitoring demonstrations, and development and implementation of an individual comprehensive soil and water conservation plan. C. Any individual who has received a master farmer certification shall be presumed to be in compliance with state soil and water quality requirements as long as certification is maintained. The master farmer certification shall continue as long as the individual actively maintains his specific comprehensive conservation plan in accordance with best management practices. Acts 2003, No. 145, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 3:311 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§311. Short title

RS 311 - Short title  This Chapter shall be known and may be referred to as the "Louisiana Rural Development Law".  Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:313 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§313. Definitions

RS 313 - Definitions  When used in this Chapter:  (1) "Applicant" means any local governing authority requesting a loan from or completing an application form to apply for a loan under the Rural Development Loan Program.  (2) "Director" means the chief administrative officer of the state office of rural development.  (3) "Federal agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the federal government, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized by federal statute.  (4) "Local agency" means any political subdivision, or office or department thereof, or not-for-profit organization created for the purposes of enhancing the quality of life and revitalization of rural areas.  (5) "Municipality" means any incorporated city, town, or village.  (6) "Office" means the state office of rural development created by this Chapter.  (7) "Political subdivision" means a parish, municipality, and any other unit of local government, including a school board and a special district, authorized by law to perform governmental functions.  (8) "Regional planning commission districts" means the eight regional planning commissions created pursuant to Subparts C and F of Part IV of Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  (9) "Rural areas" means parishes within the state having less than one hundred thousand population, or municipalities within the state having less than thirty-five thousand population, and the unincorporated areas of a parish with a population of over one hundred thousand.  (10) "Rural development and revitalization" means those policies, programs, laws, regulations, or other matters having to do with rural areas, including but not limited to economic development, employment, local government services and management, business, agriculture, environment, land use and natural resources, human services and community life, health care, education, transportation, community facilities, housing, broadband connectivity, water quality, and sewer treatment.  (11) "State agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the state, or any public benefit corporation or authority authorized by the laws of the state.  Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1; Acts 1997, No. 637, §1; Acts 2021, No. 331, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:314 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§314. State office of rural development

RS 314 - State office of rural development  A. There is hereby created within the office of the governor an office of rural development. The head of the office shall be the director of rural development who shall be appointed by the governor to serve at his pleasure. The appointment shall be subject to Senate confirmation.  B. The director shall employ necessary staff to carry out the duties and functions of the office as otherwise provided in this Chapter, or as otherwise provided by law. As part of the necessary staff, the director shall employ one regional director in each of the eight regional planning commission districts of the state. Each applicant for the position of regional director shall reside in the district in which he seeks employment as a regional director. Any person hired as a regional director shall remain a resident of the district in which he is employed throughout the entirety of his employment. Regional directors shall serve under the supervision of the director and assist with the functions and duties assigned by the director and as provided for under this Chapter.  C. The director shall prepare and submit to the governor and the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development annually, on March first of each year, a comprehensive report concerning the assistance activities undertaken by the office, recommendations for legislative proposals, data concerning program activities in rural areas, and other pertinent information which will indicate the activities conducted by the office in the previous year.  D. The governor shall direct that all state agencies provide the director with assistance in advancing the purpose of the office and to assure that the activities of the office are fully coordinated with the activities of state agencies providing related services.  Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1; Acts 2003, No. 116, §1, eff. May 28, 2003; Acts 2021, No. 331, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§316. Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies

RS 316 - Functions, powers, and duties of other departments and state agencies  Nothing contained in this Chapter shall be deemed to derogate or detract in any way from the functions, powers, or duties prescribed by law of any other department of the state or to interrupt or preclude the direct relationship of any such department or agency with local agencies, individuals, or corporations for the carrying out of such functions, powers, or duties.  Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§317. Comprehensive grant information

RS 317 - Comprehensive grant information  A. The office shall request such specific information as the director determines to be necessary concerning assistance programs and grants administered by federal, state, and local agencies, individuals, and corporations designed to enhance rural areas. Such information shall be used to advise local agencies, individuals, or corporations for the purpose of promoting coordination in program or grant efforts wherever feasible or proper.  B. Any applicant requesting program grants or assistance in order to address rural development and revitalization needs, conditions, or strengths in rural areas may, pursuant to the rules of the office, adopted under the Administrative Procedure Act, confer with the office to obtain assistance in the prompt and efficient processing and review of applications.  C. The office shall, so far as possible, render such assistance, and the director may designate an officer or employee of the office to act as an expeditor for the purpose of:  (1) Facilitating contacts for the applicant with state, federal, or local agencies, individuals, or corporations responsible for processing and reviewing grant applications.  (2) Arranging conferences to clarify the interest and requirements of any such agency, individual, or corporation with respect to grant applications.  (3) Considering with the agency, individual, or corporation the feasibility of consolidating hearings and data required of the applicant.  (4) Assisting the applicant in the resolution of outstanding issues identified by the agency, individual, or corporation, including delays experienced in application review.  (5) Coordinating federal, state, and local grant application review actions and assistance programs to the extent practicable.  D. No fees of any kind shall be charged or collected under this Chapter, except those monies that may be provided by a federal agency or the state for administrative costs.  Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§318. Contract authority

RS 318 - Contract authority The office is hereby empowered to enter into any agreement or contract with any corporations or public agencies necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this Chapter. Acts 1990, No. 216, §1; Acts 1991, No. 396, §2; Acts 1991, No. 449, §1; Acts 1997, No. 637, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:321 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§321. Policy statement

RS 321 - Policy statement  Louisiana's rural areas are a vital element of the state. In order to mitigate the rapid deterioration of rural health, education, infrastructure, and other systems essential to the socioeconomic well-being of Louisiana's rural population, it is necessary that the state encourage and support the creation of a rural development program. It is therefore declared to be the public policy of this state to develop and enhance the state's rural areas through a rural development fund and a program of rural development.  Acts 2021, No. 331, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:322 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§322. Rural Development Fund

RS 322 - Rural Development Fund  A. Funds received by the office of rural development under this Chapter or otherwise made available for the purpose of this Chapter shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury.  B. After compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund, and prior to monies being placed in the state general fund, an amount equal to that deposited as required in Subsection A of this Section and monies appropriated by the legislature shall be credited to a special fund hereby created in the state treasury to be known as the "Rural Development Fund". The monies in this fund shall be used solely as provided in Subsection C of this Section and only in the amounts appropriated by the legislature. All unexpended and unencumbered monies in this fund at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the fund. The monies in this fund shall be invested by the state treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund, and interest earned on the investment of these monies shall be credited to this fund, again following compliance with the requirements of Article VII, Section 9(B) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund.  C. The monies in the Rural Development Fund shall be used by the office of rural development solely to fund projects developed and coordinated jointly by the office of rural development and the Department of Transportation and Development in rural areas of this state and for the administration and implementation of the provisions of this Chapter.  D. The Rural Development Fund is hereby authorized to receive monies from the sale of general obligation bonds of the state issued pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of Louisiana. Such proceeds are to be used for the constitutionally permissible purposes of making capital improvements, providing relief from natural catastrophes, or for the matching of federal funds received for such purposes.  Acts 2021, No. 331, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:323 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§323. Administration of funds; rules and regulations; program guidelines

RS 323 - Administration of funds; rules and regulations; program guidelines  A. The Rural Development Fund shall be administered by the office of rural development. Subject to the budget process and appropriations made for such purposes, the director of the office of rural development may employ personnel necessary for the efficient and proper administration of this Chapter.  B. The office shall adopt rules and regulations governing the use of this fund and shall adopt rules and regulations governing any program or funding action that it implements prior to the initiation of the program or funding action. Specifically, rules and regulations shall establish a formula for the distribution of funds. Such formula shall use as its basis all relevant data including but not limited to the affected population, unemployment, and other elements that may assist in the determination of the direct and indirect social and economic benefit to the rural community and the relationship of the project or activity to the overall rural revitalization plan for the state. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act with legislative review by the House and Senate committees on agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, and rural development.  C. The office shall clearly delineate the projects that are to be implemented and the functions that each project will fulfill. The office shall apply the following guidelines to any project funded:  (1) All projects or activities funded shall be related to the revitalization of a designated rural area, as defined in R.S. 3:313.  (2) All funds shall be used to mitigate the rapid deterioration of rural health, education, transportation, public facilities, tourism, infrastructure, or other systems essential to the socioeconomic well-being of the state's rural areas.  (3) All projects or activities should enhance and broaden rural employment opportunities and community services.  (4) All projects or activities should further the provisions of the Louisiana Rural Development Law.  Acts 2021, No. 331, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:331 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§331. Legislative findings

RS 331 - Legislative findings The legislature hereby finds and declares that economic development is one of the missions of land grant universities. The Louisiana Board of Regents' Master Plan for Higher Education calls for the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center to play an integral role in supporting agricultural industries, sustaining rural areas, and encouraging efficient use of resources through research and educational programs conducted by its experiment stations and extension service. Acts 2004, No. 796, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:334 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§334. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 334 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 3:335 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§335. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 335 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 3:336 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§336. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 336 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 3:337 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§337. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 337 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 3:338 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§338. Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.

RS 338 - Repealed by Acts 2001, No. 1185, §8, eff. July 1, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 3:341 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§341. Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction

RS 341 - Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District; creation; purpose; territorial jurisdiction  A. The Delta Agriculture Research and Sustainability District, referred to in this Part as the "district", is hereby constituted and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana.  B. Pursuant to Article VI, Sections 19 and 21 of the Constitution of Louisiana, the district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of the district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to or authorized for political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes including but not limited to the power to incur debt and issue revenue and general obligation bonds, certificates of indebtedness, bond and certificate anticipation notes, and refunding bonds, subject to the limitations provided in this Part.  C. The district shall be established for the primary object and purpose of promoting and encouraging agricultural research and sustainability to stimulate the economy through commerce, industry, and research and for the utilization and development of natural and human resources of the area by providing job opportunities.  D. The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parishes of East Carroll and Tensas.  Acts 2021, No. 337, §1.