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LA Rev Stat § 3:4231 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4231. Designation; Chapter as superseding other laws

RS 4231 - Designation; Chapter as superseding other laws  This Chapter shall be designated as the Louisiana Meat and Poultry Inspection Law. This Chapter supersedes all city, municipal or other ordinances or laws in the state on meat and poultry inspection in all facets of meat and poultry inspection covered by this Chapter. Acts 1968, No. 376, §29. Amended by Acts 1970, No. 615, §1; Acts 1985, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4232 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4232. Commissioner of agriculture

RS 4232 - Commissioner of agriculture  A. The commissioner of agriculture shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter. B. The commissioner may employ such personnel as are necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. C. The commissioner may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. D. The commissioner, or his representative, may take samples of carcasses, parts of carcasses, meat, or meat products in order to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1982, No. 750, §1, eff. Aug. 2, 1982; Acts 1985, No. 73, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4271 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4271. Louisiana Forestry Commission established; state policy

RS 4271 - Louisiana Forestry Commission established; state policy A. To protect, conserve, and replenish the natural resources of the state, the practice of forestry in the state is placed under the Louisiana Forestry Commission, which is hereby established in the executive branch of the state government. B. Repealed by Acts 2012, No, 808, §2. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 81, §1. Acts 1990, No. 176, §1; Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4272 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4272. Members; appointment; qualifications; terms of office

RS 4272 - Members; appointment; qualifications; terms of office  A. The commission shall consist of seven members, five of whom shall be appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, and two of whom shall serve ex officio--namely, the head of the department of forestry at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and the secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. B. Two of the members shall be owners or executive managers of interests owning and operating timberlands; one shall be the owner of farm lands interested in reforestation; one shall be a pulp and paper mill owner or executive manager; and the fifth shall be the owner or executive manager of interests manufacturing or treating poles, piling, posts, crossties, or veneer. C. The members first appointed serve for terms of one, two, three, four, and five years, the terms to be designated by the governor. The successors of each shall be appointed for a term of five years. Amended by Acts 1975, No. 81, §1; Acts 1981, No. 838, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4273 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4273. Officers; meetings; compensation

RS 4273 - Officers; meetings; compensation  The commission shall select its own chairman and vice-chairman, and fix the terms and duties of these offices; prescribe rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and operation; meet quarterly or oftener on call of the chairman, or on petition to the chairman by four members of the commission. Meetings shall be held at the offices of the commission, or elsewhere as the commission may elect from time to time. The commissioners shall receive no salary or per diem, but shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in attendance upon meetings or other works undertaken at the direction of the commission
LA Rev Stat § 3:4274 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4274. Powers and duties of commission

RS 4274 - Powers and duties of commission  A. The commission shall:  (1) Prepare or cause to be prepared plans for execution of laws relating to forestry.  (2) Select and employ the state forester, and control his tenure of office.  (3) Direct and advise the state forester in the work of the commission.  (4) Prepare a budget of expenditures for the commission prior to each regular session of the legislature, and submit this to the state budget officer, and file a duplicate with the governor.  (5) Cooperate with the government of the United States and any of its bureaus, services, and agencies in accordance with federal statutes and regulations thereunder.  (6) Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.  (7) Maintain its offices and be domiciled in the parish of East Baton Rouge.  B. The commission may also sue and be sued; and have and exercise all authority and power as prescribed by law in relation to the practice of forestry.  Amended by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 2012, No. 808, §2; Acts 2015, No. 249, §1, eff. June 29, 2015.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4274.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4274.1. Appointment of forestry officers; duties and powers

RS 4274.1 - Appointment of forestry officers; duties and powers A. To provide for the protection of the assets, property, personnel, and interests relating to forest woodlands, the state forester may appoint and commission forestry officers who shall enforce the laws, rules, and regulations for the protection of interests relating to forest woodlands, may carry weapons concealed or exposed while in the performance of their duties, shall take such action as is authorized by law, rule, or regulation to protect interests relating to forest woodlands, and shall be vested with the same authority and powers conferred by law upon regular law enforcement officers of this state with respect to issuing civil citations for littering and with respect to criminal and other offenses affecting the protection of interests relating to forest woodlands or affecting the performance of their duties. B. All forestry officers shall be Peace Officers Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) certified. C. Additionally, while on special assignment during any riot, insurrection, or any natural disaster or while in protection of immovable property of the commission and the property, assets, and resources of the office of forestry or the department, any commissioned forestry officer shall possess all the powers and authority of regular law enforcement officers of this state. D. Upon the request of any regular law enforcement agency of this state, forestry officers shall prevent and detect crime, apprehend criminals, enforce the criminal and traffic laws of the state, keep the peace and good order in the state in the enforcement of the state's police powers, and perform any other related duties imposed upon them by the legislature. Acts 1977, No. 560, §1; Acts 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 148, §1; Acts 2009, No. 137, §1, eff. June 28, 2009; Acts 2012, No. 808, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4274.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4274.2. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.

RS 4274.2 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4275 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4275. State forester; qualifications; appointment

RS 4275 - State forester; qualifications; appointment  The commission shall appoint a state forester who shall be a graduate of forestry from an accredited school having at least four years of forestry experience in the South.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4276 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4276. Powers and duties of state forester

RS 4276 - Powers and duties of state forester The state forester shall: (1) Have direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the state. (2) Determine annual goals, objectives, and priorities and conduct annual reviews per established department protocol. (3) Serve as lead department liaison responsible for the detection and rapid suppression of all forest wildfires in the state including all state-owned and private forest lands and non-forested open areas threatening forest lands. (4) Work with state cooperators that may offer assistance during wildfire suppression efforts. (5) Take such action as is authorized by law to prevent and extinguish forest fires. (6) Enforce laws pertaining to forest woodlands and recommend prosecutions for violations. (7) Act as lead department liaison to educate and train industry professionals and the public on matters vital to the long-term stability and sustainability of Louisiana's forests. Lead and support programs that educate the public on the importance of forest resources and their contribution to the economic health of the state, and the social and recreational benefits derived from vibrant, healthy, working forests and the dynamic ecosystems they support. (8) Cooperate with and encourage private timber owners in laying plans to protection, management, and the replacement of forests, and in aiding them to form protective associations. (9) Provide wildfire suppression training to the office of forestry employees to National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards. (10) Provide certified burner training. (11) Serve as the lead department liaison responsible for wildfire prevention education and training. (12) Serve as the state liaison for forest inventory and maintain statistically reliable forest inventory data that is publicly accessible, if appropriated in the budget. (13) Serve as lead department liaison responsible for compliance monitoring related to adherence to forest practices mandated by law and voluntary best management practices for forestry as established by the state of Louisiana. (14) Establish an ongoing monitoring protocol that is stable, consistently implemented, and reported to stakeholders and the public on a biennial basis. (15) Direct landowner assistance to encourage reforestation and sustainable land management and make recommendations based on understanding landowner objectives. (16) Administer the Forest Productivity Program which provides reforestation assistance. Amended by Acts 1981, No. 736, §1; Acts 1981, No. 838, §1; Acts 2012, No. 808, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4276.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4276.1. Volunteer forest fire and wildfire fighters

RS 4276.1 - Volunteer forest fire and wildfire fighters  A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them:  (1) "Direct supervision" means giving direction or instruction to and accepting responsibility for the work product of the person being supervised. (2) "Financial loss" means and includes court costs, judicial interest, monetary damages, and attorney fees. (3) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity. B. The state forester may conduct courses of instruction in the proper techniques for safety and efficiently suppressing forest fires and wildfires. Each individual who successfully completes the course of instruction shall be issued a certificate. C. The state forester may enter into agreements with any person to obtain volunteer assistance in responding to forest fires or wildfires from individuals who hold, or are working under the direct supervision of individuals who hold a certificate issued under this Section. D. The provisions of this Section shall not create an employer-employee relationship between the state of Louisiana and any person who takes any action under this Section, including but not limited to attending a course of instruction, receiving a certificate, entering into an agreement, or providing volunteer assistance. E. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this state that the state shall hold harmless and indemnify each person who provides volunteer assistance under this Section from any financial loss arising out of any claim, demand, suit, or judgment in any court by reason of the alleged negligence of any individual who, at the time the damages were sustained, was providing volunteer assistance under this Section and held, or was working under the direct supervision of an individual who held a certificate issued under this Section. The provisions of this Subsection shall not apply to damages arising out of any intentional wrongful act or any act of gross negligence. F. The state forester shall adopt rules and regulations to implement this Section. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Acts 1985, No. 651, §1, eff. July 16, 1985.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4277 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4277. Donation of land to state; acceptance and use

RS 4277 - Donation of land to state; acceptance and use  The governor may accept gifts of land to the state to be held, protected, and administered by the commission as state forests and to be used to demonstrate their practical utility for reforestation and as breeding places for game. Such gifts must be absolute, except for the reservation of all mineral rights, and in no case shall exceed ten percent of the area of any parish wherein the lands are situated. The Attorney General shall see that all deeds to the state are properly executed and that the titles thereto are free and clear of all incumbrance before the gift is accepted. When any donation exceeding six hundred acres is made, the name of the donor, or any name he may suggest, shall, on the approval of the commission, be given the donation as the designation of that state forest.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4278 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4278. Measure of damage

RS 4278 - Measure of damage  The liability of persons for all damages shall include the injury to young tree growth resulting from fires. The damage to such young growth shall be calculated as the expense of planting and cultivating such small growth to the point of development at the time when the fire occurred.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4278.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4278.2. Sale of undivided timber interest; consent of co-owners; theft

RS 4278.2 - Sale of undivided timber interest; consent of co-owners; theft  A. A co-owner or co-heir of land may execute an act of timber sale whereby he sells his undivided interest in the timber, and any condition imposing a time period within which to remove the timber shall commence from the date of its execution.  B. A buyer who purchases the timber from a co-owner or co-heir of land may not remove the timber without the consent of the co-owners or co-heirs representing at least seventy-five percent of the ownership interest in the land, provided that he has made reasonable effort to contact the co-owners or co-heirs who have not consented and, if contacted, has offered to contract with them on substantially the same basis that he has contracted with the other co-owners or co-heirs.  C. A co-owner or co-heir of the land who does not consent to the exercise of such rights has no liability for the cost of timber operations resulting from the sale of the timber, and shall receive from the buyer the same price which the buyer paid to the other co-owners or co-heirs. The consenting co-owners or co-heirs shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the nonconsenting co-owners or co-heirs for any damage or injury claims which may result from such operations.  D. If the nonconsenting co-owner or co-heir fails or refuses to claim his portion of the sale price of the timber, the buyer shall be obligated to hold such funds in escrow, for and on behalf of such nonconsenting co-owner or co-heir and any interest or other income earned by such funds in escrow shall inure to the benefit of the co-owner or co-heir for whom they are held.  E. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Section shall constitute prima facie evidence of the intent to commit theft of the timber by such buyer.  F. The sale of an undivided interest in timber that constitutes community property shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title VI of Book III of the Civil Code.  G. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a civil action pursuant to provisions of this Section shall be subject to a liberative prescriptive period of five years.  Acts 1992, No. 223, §1; Acts 2001, No. 558, §2; Acts 2009, No. 107, §2; Acts 2021, No. 190, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4278.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4278.3. Transporting or receiving of forest products; records; rules; penalties

RS 4278.3 - Transporting or receiving of forest products; records; rules; penalties A. In addition to other requirements as provided by law, a person transporting or receiving forest products shall maintain appropriate records as required by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry to verify the origin and ownership of such forest products. B. The commissioner of agriculture and forestry, with the advice of the Louisiana Forestry Commission, shall adopt rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement the provisions of this Section. The commissioner may impose a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars for failure to comply with the provisions of this Section. Each day a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation. Such penalty shall be in addition to any other penalties or sanctions provided by law. Acts 1999, No. 9, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4278.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4278.4. Harvest or sale of forest products; failure to remit payment to owner; penalty

RS 4278.4 - Harvest or sale of forest products; failure to remit payment to owner; penalty  A. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:  (1) "Forest product" means any tree, shrub, plant, or related vegetation, or any part thereof.  (2) "Harvester" means a person, firm, company, corporation, or other legal entity that harvests forest products.  (3) "Landowner" means any person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated association, or other legal entity having any interest in any forest product, any land upon which a forest product is growing, or any land from which a forest product has been removed.  B.(1) A harvester, contractually or at the behest of the landowner for purpose of sale, who receives payment for a forest product shall remit payment in full to the landowner within thirty days of receipt of payment for the sale of the forest product.  (2) If the landowner has not received payment within the required thirty days, the landowner shall notify the harvester of the demand for payment at the harvester's last known address by certified mail or by personal delivery of the written notice to the harvester. If the harvester fails to remit payment in full within ten days after receipt or personal delivery, it shall be presumptive evidence of his intent to violate this Section.  C. A written agreement signed by the harvester providing for a means of payment contrary to this Section shall constitute an affirmative defense.  D. Whoever violates this Section when the value of the forest product is five hundred dollars or less shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. When the value of the forest product is more than five hundred dollars, the violator shall be fined not more than five thousand dollars, or imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than ten years, or both.  Acts 2019, No. 218, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4278.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4278.5. Prohibited cutting of cypress trees; exceptions; penalty

RS 4278.5 - Prohibited cutting of cypress trees; exceptions; penalty  A. It shall be unlawful for any person or government entity, or his agent or employee, to cut, fell, destroy, remove, or to divert for sale or use, any cypress trees growing or lying on public land owned by or under the control of the state of Louisiana or local governing authority with exception to the following:  (1) Removal of a fallen cypress tree or its stump with the consent of, or in accordance with the direction of, the governmental entity that owns the land.  (2) Clearing and maintenance of trails or roads on wildlife management areas, rights-of-way, or to utility service situations where a utility is acting in good faith to minimize the damage or harm occasioned by an act of God.  (3) Cutting or clearing as part of a management plan for managing aquatic vegetation and that plan is developed or approved by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  (4) Cutting or clearing of cypress trees for the purpose of creating a necessary boat lane or navigation corridor and the cutting or clearing of standing cypress trees is unavoidable and approval is received from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.  (5) Cutting, clearing, removing, or diverting for sale or use of any cypress trees for integrated coastal protection as defined in R.S. 49:214.2 or a project listed in the comprehensive master coastal protection plan as defined in R.S. 49:214.2.  (6) Cutting, clearing, removing, or diverting for sale or use of any cypress trees for any levee or drainage project by the departments, agencies, boards, or commissions of the state of Louisiana and their political subdivisions, including but not limited to a levee district or levee and drainage district as identified in Chapter 4 of Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, parishes or municipalities, and the United States.  B. Whoever violates the provisions of Subsection A of this Section shall be subject to the same penalties available in R.S. 3:4278.1(B) through (D). Additionally, the violator shall be subject to a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars, imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both.  C. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a civil action instituted pursuant to the provisions of this Section shall be subject to a liberative prescriptive period of five years.  Acts 2021, No. 190, §1, eff. June 11, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4279 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4279. Railroad and other public utilities' rights-of-way; clearing of combustible material

RS 4279 - Railroad and other public utilities' rights-of-way; clearing of combustible material A. All persons owning or operating railroads, electric transmission lines, or oil or gas pipe lines through forest lands within this state shall keep their rights-of-way reasonably cleared of all combustible material and safely dispose of the same within the limits of the rights-of-way. This requirement does not apply in the case of temporary spurs or railroads and tramroads, nor does it prohibit any railroad company from piling or keeping upon the right-of-way, cross ties or other materials necessary for operation or maintenance of the railroad. B, C. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2. Acts 2012, No. 808, §§1, 2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4280 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4280. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.

RS 4280 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 808, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 3:4281 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§4281. Prosecution for setting fire; cost of fighting fire as part of penalty

RS 4281 - Prosecution for setting fire; cost of fighting fire as part of penalty  In a prosecution for the wilful and negligent setting fire to forests, when the evidence has been conclusive of the guilt or innocence of the party charged with the offense, the court may take evidence as to the cost of fighting the fire which the accused is charged with setting, and may assess such costs as a part of the penalty against the person charged.