Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:904 – Penalty for violations; injunctive relief; costs
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:904
- Department: means the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: means an individual or any legal or commercial entity, including a corporation, business trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, or joint venture. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 3:1
A. Whoever violates this Part or the regulations promulgated under this Part shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars nor more than five hundred dollars, or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than six months, or both.
B. In addition to the penalties authorized in this Section, the commissioner may apply for injunctive relief restraining violations of this Part or institute necessary actions for failure to pay accounts due the department. The person condemned in any such proceeding shall be liable for the costs of court and for any additional costs incurred by the department in gathering the necessary evidence, including reasonable attorney fees and expert witness fees.
Acts 1978, No. 242, §1; Acts 2009, No. 24, §8A, eff. June 12, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 495, §1, eff. June 24, 2010; Acts 2017, No. 39, §1.