Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2114 – Posting of bond
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2114
- Department: means the Department of Environmental Quality. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2004
- Licensee: means any person who is licensed by the department in accordance with this Chapter and regulations promulgated by the secretary. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 30:2103
A. The department shall require the posting of a bond by licensees to provide funds in the event of abandonment, default, or other inability of the licensee to meet the requirements of the department.
B. A bond deemed acceptable in Louisiana shall be a bond issued by a fidelity or surety company authorized to do business in Louisiana, a personal bond secured by such collateral as the department deems satisfactory, a cash bond, or a letter of credit.
C. The department is authorized to exempt classes of licensees from the requirements of this Section when a finding is made that such exemption will not result in a significant risk to the public welfare and safety.
Acts 1979, No. 449, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1980; Acts 1999, No. 303, §1, eff. June 14, 1999.