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LA Rev Stat § 40:1281.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1281.22. Sewage discharges; prohibitions; penalties

RS 1281.22 - Sewage discharges; prohibitions; penalties  A. No person shall cause or allow to be discharged untreated or improperly treated sewage into Lake Pontchartrain, Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Sabine River, or their drainage basins, and into all estuaries, streams, and water courses within the state which empty or drain into Lake Pontchartrain, Toledo Bend Reservoir, the Sabine River, or their drainage basins, in contravention of any of the rules or regulations authorized and adopted pursuant to R.S. 40:1281.21.  B.(1) When an inspection discloses a violation of this Section, the state health officer or his duly authorized representative shall notify the responsible party of the violation and give them an opportunity to correct the noted deficiencies. If upon reinspection, the violation is noted to still exist, the state health officer is hereby authorized, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to issue a civil compliance order directing the responsible party to correct the violations noted and/or impose a fine of one hundred dollars per day for each day the violation has not been corrected, not to exceed ten thousand dollars. If a fine is imposed, the fine shall commence on the day following the date specified for compliance in the civil compliance order issued by the state health officer.  (2) All fines imposed under this Section shall be payable to the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health.  (3) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the aggrieved party, following a hearing and orders issued pursuant thereto, may petition a district court for judicial review of the administrative proceeding.  (4) If a civil action is necessary to recover fines imposed in this Section, the offender shall be liable for the amount of the fine, legal interest from the date of assessment, and all costs of recovery, including reasonable attorney fees and court costs. It shall be the duty of the Bureau of Legal Services of the Louisiana Department of Health to initiate all civil action in recovering said fines.  Acts 1991, No. 300, §1; Acts 1993, No. 681, §1; Acts 1999, No. 289, §2; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1153 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1281.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1281.23. Sewage treatment systems; effluent limiters or reducers; disinfectants

RS 1281.23 - Sewage treatment systems; effluent limiters or reducers; disinfectants  A. All new and reconditioned sewage treatment systems with a capacity up to and including one thousand five hundred gallons per day that produce an effluent and, by design, do not significantly limit or reduce the amount of offsite effluent, shall include an effluent limiter or reducer approved by the Louisiana Department of Health.  B. All new and reconditioned sewage treatment systems with a capacity up to and including one thousand five hundred gallons per day that produce an effluent shall have a means of or device for disinfecting such effluent, approved by the Louisiana Department of Health. Such disinfection systems shall be exempt from any requirements for minimum contact chamber volumes unless the addition of formal disinfection is specifically required as part of a permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Health or the Department of Environmental Quality.  Acts 1995, No. 505, §1, eff. June 18, 1995; Acts 1999, No. 289, §3; Acts 2001, No. 821, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1154 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1281.24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1281.24. Approval of individual sewage treatment and disposal systems

RS 1281.24 - Approval of individual sewage treatment and disposal systems  No parish, municipality, or planning commission shall enact a sewerage permit ordinance or similar regulation authorizing the installation of individual sewage treatment and disposal systems without written approval by the office of public health of the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 1985, No. 569, §2, eff. July 12, 1985; Acts 1999, No. 289, §4; Acts 2013, No. 220, §17, eff. June 11, 2013; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1155 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1281.25 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1281.25. Installation and maintenance of individual aerobic sewage treatment systems by homeowners; waiver of fees

RS 1281.25 - Installation and maintenance of individual aerobic sewage treatment systems by homeowners; waiver of fees  A. A homeowner who wishes to perform the installation of an individual aerobic sewage treatment system in his own home himself may do so only after satisfying any installation education requirements, certification or licensure requirements, or any other requirements under rules and regulations promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health on that subject. However, if a homeowner does so wish to become certified to safely install an individual aerobic sewage treatment system in his own home, the department shall waive any and all fees usually charged commercial installers of such systems.  B. A homeowner who wishes to perform maintenance of his own individual aerobic sewage treatment system which services his home, after completing the department's homeowner maintenance certification program and license requirements, shall be exempt from the requirement of obtaining an endorsement from the manufacturer for the brand of plant the homeowner wishes to maintain. However, nothing in this Section shall be construed to exempt the homeowner from the requirement to install appropriate, approved replacement components when such are required to maintain the performance of the system. A homeowner who maintains his own aerobic sewage treatment system shall be responsible for the system's proper operation.  Acts 1999, No. 289, §1; Acts 2003, No. 8, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1156 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1283.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1283.1. Purpose

RS 1283.1 - Purpose  A. It is the intent of the legislature to establish an Environmental Health Surveillance System (EHSS) in accordance with this Part. The purpose of the EHSS shall be to establish ongoing surveillance of the environmental factors, including physical, chemical, biological, and social factors and diseases affecting the citizens of this state, with a focus on disease trends and research. The Board of Regents is hereby requested to cooperate with the division and the office in establishing the EHSS.  B. The objectives of the EHSS are as follows:  (1) To track and evaluate environmental factors, including physical, chemical, biological, and social factors, that may play a role in the development of certain chronic diseases.  (2) To develop data in a standardized format for optimal use with other public health databases and to allow government, university, and public health officials to develop hypotheses for research on the potential impact of environmental factors on chronic diseases.  (3) To provide information to the Louisiana Department of Health, the Department of Environmental Quality, or any other relevant public or private entity for the development of appropriate preventive strategies.  Acts 2003, No. 666, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.171 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1283.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1283.2. Development of surveillance system

RS 1283.2 - Development of surveillance system  A. On or before July 1, 2003, the Louisiana Department of Health, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Quality, shall create a working group of technical experts, including experts in epidemiology, public health, and environmental health, to do all of the following:  (1) Develop possible approaches to establishing the EHSS, including an estimated cost for each approach.  (2) Prepare and submit a report to the Louisiana Department of Health and appropriate legislative committees by February 1, 2004, on the possible approaches to establishing the EHSS, including an estimated cost of each approach, and the recommended approach to establishing an EHSS for Louisiana.  (3) Develop the health and environmental measurements needed to do both of the following:  (a) Obtain an ongoing picture of the health of the citizens of Louisiana.  (b) Establish a database that may facilitate the examination of the relationship between chronic diseases, including birth defects, and the physical, chemical, biological, and socioeconomic environment.  B. The Board of Regents is hereby requested to cooperate with the working group described in this Section.  Acts 2003, No. 666, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.172 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.1. Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program

RS 1285.1 - Establishment of lead poisoning prevention program  The Louisiana Department of Health shall establish a program for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning in its office of public health. This program shall, to the extent permitted by appropriations, provide for the prevention of lead poisoning through public and professional education; shall ensure the availability of screening, diagnosis, and treatment relative to lead poisoning of children under the age of six years and persons deemed at risk by the state health officer; and shall advocate for the abatement of sources of lead when appropriate. The program shall not apply to those persons having religious objections to the examination. The office of public health shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this program.  Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.21 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.2. Collaboration with other organizations

RS 1285.2 - Collaboration with other organizations  The state health officer or his designee may contract with a public agency or a university or collaborate with any agencies, individuals, or groups for the provision of necessary services, the development of educational programs, scientific research, and detection and abatement of sources of lead poisoning, subject to appropriations, and shall promulgate and from time to time amend such rules and regulations as may be necessary.  Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.22 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.3. Mandatory reporting of lead poisoning cases required; comprehensive records

RS 1285.3 - Mandatory reporting of lead poisoning cases required; comprehensive records  A. Any local health officer, health unit supervisor, examining physician, hospital, public health nurse, or reporting person shall report to the state health officer or his designee the existence and circumstances of each case of lead poisoning known to him and not previously reported. Such reports shall be made on forms prescribed by the state health officer or his designee. The state health officer shall by regulation, and in accordance with current technical knowledge and guidelines of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Environmental Protection Agency, and United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, define the terms "lead poisoning" and "previously reported" and what constitutes hazardous lead conditions in the environment.  B. When the state health officer or his designee is informed of a case of lead poisoning pursuant to Subsection A of this Section or otherwise, he shall strongly encourage the examination of all other children under the age of six years, and all other persons deemed at risk by the state health officer or his designee, residing or recently residing in the household of the person with lead poisoning. The results of such examinations shall be reported to the persons or agency reporting the original case pursuant to Subsection A of this Section, and to such other persons or agencies as the state health officer or his designee deems advisable.  Acts 1995, No. 874, §1, eff. June 28, 1995; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.23 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.5. Designation of high-risk areas

RS 1285.5 - Designation of high-risk areas  The Louisiana Department of Health, after consultation with representatives from the state's medical schools and analysis of childhood blood lead surveillance, housing, and Medicaid data, shall identify geographic areas in the state and establish those areas as high-risk for lead poisoning. Based upon the analysis of data by the Louisiana Department of Health, blood lead screening of children of certain ages residing in these identified areas shall be mandated by rules adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. The office of public health shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the specific policies and procedures for mandated childhood blood lead screening.  Acts 2004, No. 893, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.25 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.7 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.7. Safety precautions; procedures for removal and repainting

RS 1285.7 - Safety precautions; procedures for removal and repainting  A. Whenever a child or children under six years of age or person with an intellectual disability resides in any residential premises in which any paint, plaster, or other accessible materials contain dangerous levels of lead as defined pursuant to the provisions of this Part, after notification by the state health officer or his representative, the owner shall remove or cover said paint, plaster, or other material so as to make it inaccessible to children under six years of age or persons with intellectual disabilities. Whenever any such residential premises containing said dangerous levels of lead undergoes a change of ownership and as a result thereof, a child under six years of age or a person with an intellectual disability will become a resident therein, the new owner shall remove or cover said paint, plaster, or other material so as to make it inaccessible to such child or person.  B. Repainting with nonlead based paint, without removal of the offending paint, plaster, or other material shall not constitute compliance with this Section. Such removal or covering shall be performed as follows:  (1) All peeling paint, plaster or other material, on both interior and exterior surfaces and fixtures, shall be removed or adequately covered.  (2) Paint, plaster, or other material that is not peeling shall be removed or covered on window sills; door frames; windows, including mullions; stair rail spindles; stair treads; doors; stair rails; porch railings, and all other exterior and interior surfaces or fixtures that may be readily chewed by children or persons with intellectual disabilities.  C. This duty shall apply to every owner of residential premises whenever a child under six years of age or a person with an intellectual disability resides therein or whenever such premises undergoes a change of ownership and as a result thereof a child under six years of age or person with an intellectual disability shall reside therein, whether or not his premises have been inspected pursuant to R.S. 40:1285.4 or otherwise. The provisions of this Section shall be strictly construed and enforced so as to best protect the safety of residents of such dwellings.  D. Every owner of residential premises who violates the provisions of this Section shall commence correction of the condition constituting the violation within fifteen days after notification of the violation, which project shall be completed within thirty days.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 371, §1. Acts 1988, No. 626, §1; Acts 2014, No. 811, §22, eff. June 23, 2014; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.27 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.9 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.9. Violations; enforcement

RS 1285.9 - Violations; enforcement  A. Any violation of R.S. 40:1285.6, 1285.7, or 1285.8 may be treated by any party as a violation of the state, municipal, or parochial health codes and all procedures and remedies applicable to such violations of the codes shall be available to correct, deter, or punish violations of the provisions. The district and appellate courts shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions to the same extent that the courts have jurisdiction to enforce the codes.  B. All local health officers, health unit supervisors, or other code enforcement agencies shall enforce R.S. 40:1285.6, 1285.7, and 1285.8 in the same manner and with the same authority as they may enforce the health code.  C. The state health officer shall have concurrent responsibility and authority to enforce R.S. 40:1285.6, 1285.7, and 1285.8 and in so doing shall have available to him all powers and authority which shall be available to local health officers and health unit supervisors. The state health officer's responsibility with respect to objects sold or placed into commerce in violation of R.S. 40:1285.8 is limited to those instances where the state officer or his personnel are notified of such violation.  D. Violations of R.S. 40:1285.6, 1285.7, and 1285.8 shall be treated as emergency matters, and shall be given preference by enforcing agencies and speedy hearings by district and appellate courts.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 371, §1. Acts 1988, No. 626, §1; Acts 2011, No. 362, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2013; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.28 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1285.10 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1285.10. Liability of owners of residential property; damages

RS 1285.10 - Liability of owners of residential property; damages   The owner of any residential property shall be liable for all damages caused by his failure to perform the duties required of him pursuant to R.S. 40:1285.6 or R.S. 40:1285.7.  Added by Acts 1972, No. 371, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.29 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1287.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1287.1. Equipment of steam plants in certain cities; penalty

RS 1287.1 - Equipment of steam plants in certain cities; penalty  A. The owner, manager, director, or agent of all steam plants located within incorporated cities of fifty thousand or more inhabitants shall provide, for the use of the steam plant, smoke consumers or other necessary appliances competent to consume not less than seventy-five percent of the smoke resulting from the burning of fuel used in providing motive power for the plant.  B. Whoever violates this Section shall, for each day the plant is operated without the required appliance, be fined twenty-five dollars or imprisoned for thirty days.  Redesignated from R.S. 40:1251 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1289.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1289.1. Legislative findings; declaration

RS 1289.1 - Legislative findings; declaration  A. The legislature hereby finds the following:  (1) Certain forms of mold pose a severe and unacceptable risk to the environment of Louisiana and the health of its people. Moreover, the legislature finds that indoor toxins, specifically toxic mold, represent an insufficiently understood health and environmental problem.  (2) Numerous studies indicate that adverse health effects result from mold spores, varying from cold-like symptoms to more serious symptoms, such as allergy and asthma outbreaks. Toxins in mold can have negative effects on humans when ingested, inhaled, or when they come in contact with the skin. These effects can have serious health consequences for some population subgroups, especially infants, children, pregnant women, persons who are elderly, individuals with asthma, individuals with allergies, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Healthcare professionals now acknowledge that molds can cause allergies, trigger asthma attacks, detrimentally affect the function of vital human organs, and increase susceptibility to colds and flu.  (3) Though not all molds are toxic, there are certain dangers that molds present within buildings and structures. It is thus imperative that the toxicity of mold be determined where it is found and a corresponding plan of action be implemented to address mold-related hazards in buildings and structures within this state.  B. The legislature hereby declares that it is in the best interest of the public health, welfare, and safety to establish a task force to lead development of comprehensive policies and promote best practices concerning mitigation and remediation of toxic mold and reducing the adverse health effects caused by this unique threat to public health.  Acts 2014, No. 258, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.411 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.; Acts 2020, No. 157, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:1289.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§1289.2. Definition

RS 1289.2 - Definition  For purposes of this Subpart, the term "mold" means any form of multicellular fungi that live on plant or animal matter and in indoor environments. Types of mold include but are not limited to cladosporium, alternaria, aspergillus, trichoderma, memnoniella, mucor, and stachybotrys chartarum.  Acts 2014, No. 258, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1300.412 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.; Acts 2020, No. 157, §2.