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LA Rev Stat § 3:3303 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3303. Administration

RS 3303 - Administration  A. The provisions of this Part shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry through the division of pesticide and environmental programs within the office of agricultural and environmental sciences. B. The commissioner shall adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to implement the provisions of this Part. The rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. C. The commissioner shall employ such personnel as are necessary to administer the provisions of this Part. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, No. 349, §§2, 3.}}
LA Rev Stat § 3:3304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3304. Cooperative agreements

RS 3304 - Cooperative agreements  In order to accomplish the objectives of this Part, the commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate governmental agencies. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3305. Monitoring

RS 3305 - Monitoring  The commissioner shall establish a program for monitoring the waters of the state for the purpose of determining the levels of pesticides in those waters. The provisions of this Part shall not preclude or prevent the monitoring of the waters of the state by any other agency. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3306 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3306. Determinations

RS 3306 - Determinations  A. When the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticides in any of the waters of the state exceed promulgated federal or state standards, or when the commissioner determines that the concentrations of pesticides in any of the waters of the state pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment, the commissioner shall determine the appropriate action to be taken under the provisions of this Part. B. The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish procedures for making determinations under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section. C. The determinations made under Subsection A of this Section shall be based on scientific and technical information, including but not limited to information from the following sources or concerning the following subjects:  (1) The history of the levels of concentration of the pesticide or pesticides, based on scientifically valid monitoring studies. (2) The gravity of the threat to human health or to the environment. (3) Standards for contamination levels promulgated by appropriate governmental agencies. (4) Information published or made available by appropriate governmental agencies. (5) Information published or made available by pesticide manufacturers. (6) Information published or made available by institutions of higher education. (7) The availability of alternative pesticides. (8) The availability of alternative methods of application of the pesticide. (9) The economic impact of limiting, restricting, or prohibiting the use of the pesticide. (10) The purpose or purposes for which the affected waters are used. (11) Other criteria established by the commissioner by rule. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3307 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3307. Investigations

RS 3307 - Investigations  A. The commissioner may investigate any circumstances relating to the presence of pesticides in the waters of the state in concentrations which the commissioner has determined pose a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment under R.S. 3:3306. B. In connection with any investigation conducted under Subsection A of this Section, the commissioner may take the following actions:  (1) The commissioner may enter, during working hours, any property or premises within which the commissioner has reason to believe are located any affected waters or any substance which has caused or is causing any waters of the state to be affected. (2) The commissioner may take samples of any affected water, or of any substance which has come in contact with the affected water, or of any substance which has caused or is causing any waters of the state to be affected. C. In circumstances not covered by Subsection B of this Section, the commissioner may apply to the district court for the parish in which the affected water is located for a warrant, or warrants, authorizing an investigation and the taking of samples. D. Entrance upon property or premises under the provisions of Subsection B of this Section shall not be deemed to be criminal trespass under any state law or local ordinance. E. The commissioner may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents or records anywhere in the state which are relevant to an investigation pursuant to this Part. The sheriff of the parish in which the witness or the documents or records are located shall serve the subpoena if requested by the commissioner. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3308 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3308. Orders and communications

RS 3308 - Orders and communications  When the commissioner makes a determination under the provisions of R.S. 3:3306, the commissioner may take one or more of the following actions:  (1) The commissioner may issue appropriate protective orders to mitigate the further contribution to the accumulation of the pesticide or pesticides. The protective order may limit, restrict, or prohibit any application of a pesticide in the area where the application of the pesticide would contribute to the accumulation of the pesticide or pesticides. (2) The commissioner may participate in issuing remedial orders directing any responsible person to take prompt remedial action to correct any situation in which any substance, action, or condition has caused or is causing any waters of the state to be affected. Each remedial order shall be issued in accordance with a cooperative agreement with the appropriate governmental agency entered into under the provisions of this Part. (3) The commissioner may communicate his determination to any appropriate governmental agency. (4) The commissioner may participate in issuing a public communication concerning the determination. Each public communication shall be issued in accordance with a cooperative agreement with the appropriate governmental agency entered into under the provisions of this Part. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3309 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3309. Enforcement

RS 3309 - Enforcement  A. The commissioner may seek and obtain injunctive relief to restrain and prevent violations of orders issued under the provisions of this Part or in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. B. The commissioner may impose civil penalties for violations of the orders issued under the provisions of this Part or in accordance with the rules or regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. The civil penalties shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars per offense. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense. Civil penalties shall be imposed only on the basis of an adjudication of violation pursuant to an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the provisions of Section 3214 of this Chapter. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3310 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3310. Violations

RS 3310 - Violations  No person shall violate any provision of this Part or of any rule or regulation adopted under the provisions of this Part. Added by Acts 1988, No. 349, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3361 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3361. Short title

RS 3361 - Short title  The provisions of this Part shall be known and may be cited as the Structural Pest Control Law. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3363 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3363. Structural Pest Control Commission

RS 3363 - Structural Pest Control Commission A. The Structural Pest Control Commission is hereby created within the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The commission shall be domiciled in Baton Rouge. B. The commission shall be composed of the following five members: (1) Two persons who are licensed structural pest control operators appointed by the commissioner from a list of four licensed pest control operators submitted by the Louisiana Pest Control Association. Each appointee shall be a resident of this state and shall be actively engaged in structural pest control work. The two appointments shall not be associated with the same business entity. (2) One member of the faculty of the Entomology Department at Louisiana State University who shall be appointed by the commissioner. (3) The commissioner and the assistant commissioner for agricultural and environmental sciences of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or their designees, who shall serve ex officio and shall have all of the same rights and responsibilities as the appointed members. C. The appointed members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing commissioner for terms concurrent with that of the appointing commissioner. Appointed members shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies in the terms of the appointed members shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. D. Three members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Except as otherwise specifically provided in R.S. 3:3372(B), all official actions of the commission shall require the affirmative vote of three members. E. The appointed members shall be subject to removal for nonperformance of duty or malfeasance in office. F. Members of the commission shall not receive any salary for their duties as members. The appointed members may receive a per diem for each day spent in actual attendance of meetings of the commission. The amount of the per diem shall be fixed by the commission in an amount not to exceed forty dollars. The appointed members may receive a mileage allowance for mileage traveled in attending meetings. The mileage allowance shall be fixed by the commission in an amount not to exceed the mileage rate for state employees. G. The commission shall meet quarterly and may meet on the call of the chairman or any two members. The commission shall not meet more than twelve times in any calendar year. H. Each appointment by the commissioner shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1997, No. 1032, §1; Acts 2008, No. 920, §1, eff. July 14, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3364 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3364. Officers and employees

RS 3364 - Officers and employees  A. The commissioner or his designee shall serve as chairman of the commission. The members shall elect such other officers as they deem necessary. B. The commission shall employ a director and an assistant director who shall be appointed by the commission subject to the approval of the commissioner. The director and the assistant director shall be in the unclassified service. The commissioner may employ such other personnel of the commission as he deems appropriate. All employees of the commission shall be under the direction and supervision of the commissioner. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3365 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3365. Administration

RS 3365 - Administration A. The commission shall administer the provisions of this Part and the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. B. The commission shall keep a record of all hearings held and all determinations made by the commission. C. The employees of the commission shall have access to any premises where there is reason to believe that structural pest control work is being conducted for the purpose of sampling pesticides and inspecting and observing the application of any pesticide. This right of access shall be exercised only during reasonable hours and only upon presentation of proper credentials. D. The commission shall develop and administer all examinations required under this Part. E.(1) The commission may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and records anywhere in the state. (2) The sheriff of the parish in which the witness or the documents or records are located shall serve the subpoenas. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 2012, No. 147, §1, eff. May 14, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3366 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3366. Administrative rules

RS 3366 - Administrative rules A. The commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this Part. The rules and regulations shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Rules and regulations to protect the interests, health, safety, and welfare of the public. (2) Rules and regulations governing the different phases of the structural pest control operator's license. (3) Rules and regulations to provide minimum specifications for the application of pesticides for the control of specific structural pests. (4) Rules and regulations governing the transportation and handling of pesticides and pesticide applicating equipment. (5) Rules and regulations governing the treatment of pesticide residues and the handling and disposal of solid wastes generated in the course of structural pest control work. (6) Any other rules and regulations required for the implementation and administration of this Part. B. All rules and regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and the following special provisions: (1) The commission shall conduct a public hearing on all proposed rules and regulations. (2) The commission shall notify each licensee in writing at his or her last known address at least seven days prior to any public hearing. Such notification may be sent by electronic mail. (3) Repealed by Acts 2010, No. 495, §2, June 24, 2010. C. Persons engaged in structural pest control work shall be governed exclusively by the rules and regulations adopted by the commission. If the rules and regulations adopted by the commission conflict with any rules or regulations adopted by any other agency, including but not limited to the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Environmental Quality, or the Department of Public Safety and Corrections the rules and regulations adopted by the commission shall prevail. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 2010, No. 495, §§ 1,2, eff. June 24, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3367 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3367. Place of business permit

RS 3367 - Place of business permit A. No person shall own or operate a business engaged in structural pest control work unless that person has a place of business permit for each location at which the person conducts business. B. Each place of business permit shall expire annually on the last day of June. C. Prior to being issued a place of business permit, each applicant shall file with the commission the following documents as evidence of financial responsibility: (1) A certificate of insurance written by an admitted or nonadmitted insurance company which has complied with the requirements of the Insurance Code, covering the applicant's public liability for not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars per accident and not less than one hundred thousand dollars property damage. The certificate of insurance shall provide for ten days written notice to the commission prior to cancellation. (2) A surety or fidelity bond issued by a bonding, surety, or insurance company authorized to do business in this state conditioned upon the faithful performance of all duties and obligations to clients and customers of the business and compliance with this Part and the rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this Part. The bond shall be in the amount of two thousand dollars and of tenor and solvency acceptable to the commission and shall provide for ten days written notice to the commission prior to cancellation. A certified copy of the bond shall be received as evidence in any court in lieu of the original. D. Each applicant for a place of business permit shall be a licensed structural pest control operator or shall employ at least one full-time licensed pest control operator. No place of business permit shall be issued by the commission unless there is a licensee employed on a full-time basis at the place of business for which the permit is sought. E. If a person who holds a place of business permit no longer has a license or no longer employs a person who has a license on a full-time basis, the person who holds the place of business permit shall have ninety days or until the next meeting of the commission, whichever is longer, to obtain a license or to employ a person who has a license on a full-time basis. F. Each person who holds a place of business permit shall maintain accurate records for at least three years covering the possession, use, and disposition of restricted use pesticides and of all recommendations relative to the application of restricted use pesticides. G. Place of business permits are not transferable. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; HCR 259, 1985 R.S.; Acts 1986, No. 300, §1; Acts 2012, No. 147, §1, eff. May 14, 2012. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, No. 800, §5.}}
LA Rev Stat § 3:3370 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3370. Written contracts

RS 3370 - Written contracts A.(1) Each person who holds a place of business permit who treats any property for subterranean termites, dry wood termites, powder post beetles, or old house borers shall enter into a written contract with the owner of the property. This contract shall be referred to as a "standard contract". The contract shall be in a form acceptable to the commission, shall guarantee that the property was treated in accordance with the minimum specifications adopted by the commission for the type of pest being treated, and shall guarantee that if the property becomes reinfested with the type of pest for which treatment was made within one year of the date of treatment, the property will be retreated. (2) Any currently effective standard contract and all terms and conditions contained therein shall be transferable to a subsequent owner of the property covered by such contract. (3) Each person who holds a place of business permit shall issue a copy of any standard contract currently in effect to the owner of the treated property or to an agent of the property owner within thirty days of receiving a written request. B. Each person who holds a place of business permit shall report to the commission on or before the tenth day of each month each contract described in Subsection A of this Section which was completed during the previous month. C. Each person who holds a place of business permit and who issues a report on the presence of wood destroying insects, which is customarily referred to as a "wood destroying insect report", shall issue the report in writing and in a form which has been approved by the commission. D. Each person who holds a place of business permit shall report to the commission on or before the tenth day of each month each report described in Subsection C of this Section which was issued during the previous month. The commission by rule may require each person who files a report to attach a copy of each wood destroying insect report. E. All information and all documents transmitted to the commission in accordance with the requirements of this Section shall be confidential and shall be exempt from the Public Records Law, R.S. 44:1 et seq. The commission may discard or destroy all documents received under the provisions of this Section after ninety days. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1988, No. 148, §1; Acts 2001, No. 551, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1984, No. 800, §5.}} {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, No. 148, §§2, 3, & 4.}}
LA Rev Stat § 3:3373 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3373. Criminal penalties

RS 3373 - Criminal penalties  A. No person shall engage in any aspect of structural pest control work without first obtaining the proper permit, license, or registration. B. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be imprisoned for not more than six months, or fined not more than five hundred dollars, or both. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984.
LA Rev Stat § 3:3375 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 3 - Agriculture and Forestry|§3375. Disposition of fees

RS 3375 - Disposition of fees A.(1) Subject to the exceptions contained in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, all money received by the commission from fees or other self-generated sources shall be deposited immediately upon receipt in the state treasury and shall be credited to the Bond Security and Redemption Fund. (2) After a sufficient amount is allocated from that fund to pay all obligations secured by the full faith and credit of the state which become due and payable within any fiscal year, the treasurer, prior to placing the remaining funds in the State General Fund, shall pay an amount equal to the total amount of funds paid into the state treasury by the commission into a special fund which is hereby created in the state treasury and designated as the Structural Pest Control Commission Fund. The monies in the Structural Pest Control Commission Fund shall be used solely for the programs and purposes of the commission and only in the amounts appropriated each year by the legislature. B. Out of the monies appropriated each year to the commission, the commission shall allocate at least thirty thousand dollars to the Louisiana State University Experiment Station for research. The allocation shall be made at least biannually. The commission shall appoint a committee composed of the commissioner or his designee, the chancellor of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center or his designee, the director of the Louisiana State University Experiment Station or his designee, the president of the Louisiana Structural Pest Control Association, the executive director of the Louisiana Pest Control Association, and three licensed pest control operators. This committee shall make recommendations to the commission on what research is needed. Committee members shall be appointed for one year. The commission shall determine the areas in which the research shall be conducted and shall review research progress at an annual meeting. At the end of each fiscal year, all unexpended funds which were allocated under the provisions of this Section shall revert to the Structural Pest Control Commission Fund. Acts 1984, No. 800, §1, eff. July 13, 1984; Acts 1988, No. 148, §1; Acts 1991, No. 95, §1, eff. Jan. 13, 1992; Acts 1997, No. 1032, §1. {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1988, No. 148, §§2, 3, & 4.}} {{NOTE: SEE ACTS 1991, No. 95, §2.}}