Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:6 – Inspection of records by state officers, etc.
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 51:6
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- 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: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
All books, records, and other papers and documents of all persons, selling on commission any agricultural, horticultural, or other products of the farm, lake, gulf, ocean, or stream may be inspected at any time by the commissioner of agriculture and forestry, the attorney general, any district attorney of the state, or any assistant or representative designated by either of these authorities, for the purpose of:
(1) Searching for evidence of any violation of law;
(2) Correcting any improper or illegal methods that may exist or be practiced in the conduct of the business;
(3) Determining the extent and character of any claim or complaint made by a shipper or consignor; or
(4) Providing for the welfare of the public and upholding the laws of the state.
A written request shall be made to any of these authorities by the consignor or shipper, and such inspection may be made by the consignor, or shipper, in person, or through his authorized representative.
Acts 2009, No. 24, §5, eff. June 12, 2009.