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SENATE BILL NO. 168
BY SENATORS THOMPSON, ALLAIN, GALLOT, LONG AND RISER
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
AN ACT1
To amend and reenact the heading of Chapter 10-A and the heading of Part I of Chapter 10-2
A of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and R.S. 3:1381(1), 1382(A)3
and (B), 1407, 1430.13(A) and (D), the introductory paragraph of 1431, (1), (3), (4),4
and (17) through (30), 1433(A)(1)(b) and (f), the introductory paragraph of (3), (4),5
(5), and (7), 1434(1), (2), (4) and (5), 1435(1) through (4), and (6) through (8), the6
introductory paragraph of 1436 (1), (2)(a) and (5)(c), 1437(A), 1438, 1440, 1441,7
1443, 1444(1), (2), (4), (5) and (8), 1445(A)(1) and (3), and (B)(2) and (3), 1446(A),8
the introductory paragraph of (B), and (B)(1), the introductory paragraph of 1449(A),9
(A)(1) and (2), and (B), and R.S. 36:629(H), to enact R.S. 3:1431(31) and10
1446(B)(5), and to repeal R.S. 3:1421, 1432, 1444(11) and Part II of Chapter 11 of11
Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 3:1551 and12
1552, and R.S. 36:629(C)(6), relative to the merger of the Feed, Fertilizer, and13
Agricultural Liming Commission and the Seed Commission; to create and provide14
for the membership of the Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission; to repeal15
the Seed Commission; to provide for definitions; to correct internal references; to16
provide relative to civil penalties and procedures for imposition of penalties; to17
repeal a duplicate provision related to the disposition of funds; to repeal the18
prohibition against relabeling seeds more than one time; to repeal bond requirements19
for agents of nurserymen; to provide for technical corrections; and to provide for20
related matters.21
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:1
Section 1. The heading of Chapter 10-A and the heading of Part I of Chapter 10-A2
of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, and R.S. 3:1381(1), 1382(A) and (B),3
1407, 1430.13(A) and (D), the introductory paragraph of 1431, (1), (3), (4), and (17) through4
(30), 1433(A)(1)(b) and (f), the introductory paragraph of (3), (4), (5), and (7), 1434(1), (2),5
(4) and (5), 1435(1) through (4), and (6) through (8), the introductory paragraph of 1436 (1),6
(2)(a) and (5)(c), 1437(A), 1438, 1440, 1441, 1443, 1444(1), (2), (4), (5) and (8), 1445(A)(1)7
and (3), and (B)(2) and (3), 1446(A), the introductory paragraph of (B), and (B)(1), the8
introductory paragraph of 1449(A), (A)(1) and (2), and (B) are hereby amended and9
reenacted, and R.S. 3:1431(31) and 1446(B)(5) are hereby enacted to read as follows:10
CHAPTER 10-A. FEED AND, FERTILIZERS, AGRICULTURAL LIMING11
AND SEEDS12
PART I. FEED, FERTILIZER, AND AGRICULTURAL LIMING13
CHEMISTRY AND SEED COMMISSION14
§1381. Definitions15
In this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:16
(1) "Commission" means the Feed, Fertilizer, and Agricultural Liming17
Chemistry and Seed Commission.18
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§1382. Commission; creation20
A.(1) There is hereby created, within the Department of Agriculture and21
Forestry, the Louisiana Feed, Fertilizer, and Agricultural Liming Chemistry and22
Seed Commission. to be composed of the commissioner of agriculture and forestry,23
the director of the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, the director of the24
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, the president of Louisiana Farm Bureau25
Federation, Inc., the chairmen of the Livestock Advisory Committee and the Dairy26
Advisory Committee of the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Inc., the president27
of the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeder's Association, the president of the Louisiana28
Cattlemen's Association, the president of the Louisiana Ag Industries Association,29
or their duly authorized representatives, a person who owns or operates a feed30 SB NO. 168 ENROLLED
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business which is not a member of the of the Louisiana Ag Industries Association,1
and an independent feed manufacturer domiciled in Louisiana. The commission2
shall consist of seven members as follows:3
(1) The commissioner of agriculture and forestry or his designee.4
(2) One member and an alternate, representing the Louisiana5
Agricultural Experiment Station, appointed by the commissioner and who shall6
serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. 7
(3) One member and an alternate, representing the Louisiana8
Cooperative Extension Service, appointed by the commissioner and who shall9
serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.10
(4) The president of Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. or his11
designee, subject to the approval of the commissioner.12
(5) One member representing the seed industry appointed by the13
commissioner from a list of three nominees submitted by the Louisiana Ag14
Industries Association who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.15
(6) One member representing the fertilizer industry appointed by the16
commissioner from a list of three nominees submitted by the Louisiana Ag17
Industries Association who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.18
(7) One member representing the feed industry appointed by the19
commissioner from a list of three nominees submitted by the Louisiana Ag20
Industries Association and a list of three nominees submitted by the Louisiana21
Cattlemen's Association who shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner.22
(2) The prospective appointee who owns or operates a feed business which23
is not a member of the Louisiana Ag Industries Association and the prospective24
appointee who shall be an independent feed manufacturer domiciled in Louisiana25
shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. Each26
appointment by the governor shall be submitted to the Senate for confirmation.27
B. The commissioner shall be ex officio chairman of the commission and28
shall be its chief executive officer responsible for enforcement of this Chapter. He29
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expenditures as may be necessary for enforcing this Chapter. The commission may1
appoint a director and assistant director of the feed program, and a director and an2
assistant director of the fertilizer program, and a director and assistant director of3
the seed program who shall be appointed by the commission, subject to the4
approval of the commissioner. The directors and assistant directors shall be in the5
unclassified service. All employees of the commission shall be under the6
supervision and direction of the commissioner.7
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§1407. Disposition of funds; Feed and Fertilizer Fund9
A.(1) All fees, assessments, penalties, and all other funds received by the10
commission under the provisions of Parts II and III of this Chapter, except for the11
deficiency assessments paid to the purchaser-user as provided for in R.S. 3:141512
and the consumer as provided for in R.S. 3:1430.13 and subject to the exceptions13
contained in Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be14
deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury and shall be credited to the15
Bond Security and Redemption Fund.16
(2) Out of the funds remaining in the Bond Security and Redemption Fund17
after a sufficient amount is allocated from that fund to pay all obligations secured by18
the full faith and credit of the state which become due and payable within any fiscal19
year, the treasurer, prior to placing the remaining funds in the state general fund,20
shall pay an amount equal to the total amount of funds paid into the state treasury by21
the commission under the provisions of Parts II and III of this Chapter into a22
special fund which is hereby created in the state treasury and designated as the "Feed23
and Fertilizer Fund".24
(3) All unexpended and unencumbered monies in the fund at the end of each25
fiscal year shall remain in the fund. The monies in the fund shall be invested by the26
treasurer in the same manner as monies in the state general fund. All interest earned27
on monies from the fund invested by the state treasurer shall be deposited in the28
fund.29
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be used for the following purposes:1
(1) To provide for the expenses of the programs established by this Parts II2
and III of this Chapter and the expenses of the office of agricultural and3
environmental sciences, as determined by the commissioner.4
(2) To renovate, maintain, and equip a building on the Baton Rouge campus5
of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to6
provide administrative offices and analytical laboratories to be used in connection7
with the programs established by Parts II and III of this Chapter.8
(3) To build, equip, and maintain a building to house the offices of the9
Department of Agriculture and Forestry.10
(4) To fund any and all costs related to the fulfillment of the powers,11
responsibilities, and purposes of Parts I, II and III of this Chapter.12
C. The Department of Agriculture and Forestry or the Louisiana Agricultural13
Finance Authority on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry may fund14
the anticipated funds appropriated from the Feed and Fertilizer Fund into revenue15
bonds for the purpose of renovating a building on the Baton Rouge campus of the16
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College to provide17
administrative offices and analytical laboratories to be used in connection with the18
programs established by Parts II and III of this Chapter and for the purpose of19
acquiring, constructing, renovating, and equipping buildings and related facilities for20
use by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry in connection with promoting and21
assisting agriculture and forestry in this state. The Department of Agriculture and22
Forestry may pledge those funds to secure the repayment of revenue bonds or to23
secure a lease or purchase agreement entered into in connection with the issuance of24
revenue bonds for those purposes.25
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§1430.13. Disposition of fees and penalties27
A. All fees and penalties provided for in this Chapter Part shall be paid to the28
commission and disposed of as provided in this Section.29
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D. Out of the funds remaining in the Bond Security and Redemption Fund1
after a sufficient amount is allocated from that fund to pay all obligations secured by2
the full faith and credit of the state which become due and payable within any fiscal3
year, the treasurer, prior to placing the remaining funds in the state general fund,4
shall pay an amount equal to the total amount of the funds paid into the state treasury5
under the provisions of Parts II and III of this Chapter into the Feed and Fertilizer6
Fund. The funds are to be used for the expenses of the programs established for the7
purposes of Parts II and III of this Chapter and for the other purposes for which8
funds in the Feed and Fertilizer Fund may be used as determined by the9
commissioner.10
§1431. Terms defined11
As used in this Chapter Part, the following terms have the meanings given:12
(1) "Advertisement" means all representations, other than those on the label,13
disseminated in any manner or by any means, relating to seed within the scope of this14
Chapter Part.15
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(3) "Certified seeds", "registered seeds", and "foundation seeds" are seeds17
which have been inspected and sampled during their period of growth and18
preparation for market by the commissioner, or by the inspection official of the state19
in which the seeds were grown, and which have been found to conform to the20
regulations issued by the commission under this Chapter Part.21
(4) "Commission" means the Agricultural Chemistry and Seed22
Commission.23
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(17) "Minor violation" means a violation of noncompliance that does not25
create a competitive disadvantage for licensees in full compliance, is not a26
violation that adversely affects human health, safety or the environment, is not27
a violation performed with malicious, deliberate or fraudulent intent, and is not28
a repetitive violation.29
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kind or variety is present in excess of five percent of the whole.1
(18)(19) "Noxious weeds" are weeds which that are highly destructive and2
difficult to control by good cultural practices and the use of herbicides.3
(19)(20) "Origin" means place, state, or foreign country where grown.4
(20)(21) "Other crop seeds" are the seeds of all kinds or varieties not of the5
kind or variety declared on the label.6
(21)(22) "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, association, or7
partnership.8
(22)(23) "Prohibited noxious weed seeds" means any weed seeds which that9
are prohibited from being present in agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, or shrub10
seed.11
(23)(24) "Pure seeds" are all seeds of the kind and variety under12
consideration, whether shriveled, cracked, or otherwise injured, and pieces of seeds13
larger than one-half the original size.14
(24)(25) "Retail seedsman" means any person who sells seed at retail directly15
to the consumer either in quantities of not less than one pound or any quantity16
including closed containers of less than one pound.17
(25)(26) "Seed" is a propagative part of a plant capable of producing a new18
plant, including but not limited to those parts commonly referred to as seeds, bulbs,19
roots, tubers, and other propagating stock.20
(26)(27) "Stop order" is any written or printed notice given by the21
commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry or his authorized22
agents, to the person with a lot of seed, directing the person not to sell or offer for23
sale the seed until the requirements of this Chapter Part and regulations promulgated24
hereunder have been complied with and a written release is issued. Such seeds may25
be released for sale as feed.26
(27)(28) "Treated" means that the seed has received an application of a27
substance or that it has been subjected to a process for which a claim is made.28
(28)(29) "Variety" is a subdivision of a kind characterized by growth, plant,29
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of the same kind.1
(29)(30) "Vegetable seeds" are seeds of vegetable crops grown in gardens or2
on truck farms.3
(30)(31) "Weed seeds" are seeds of all plants that are considered to be4
undesirable or troublesome in an area where the plant is not wanted.5
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§1433. Powers and duties of seed responsibilities of commission7
A. The commission shall:8
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(b) Establish the standards and tolerances to be allowed in the administration10
of this Chapter Part;11
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(f) Make all rules and regulations pertaining to the enforcement of this13
Chapter Part.14
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(3) In making rules and regulations, give consideration to the following with16
respect to each kind of seed or other propagating stock regulated by this Chapter17
Part:18
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(4) Hold hearings on alleged violations of the provisions of this Chapter Part20
or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Chapter Part.21
(5) Advise the commissioner on the civil penalties to be imposed or the22
injunctive or other civil relief to be sought to punish and restrain violations of the23
provisions of this Chapter Part or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to24
this Chapter Part.25
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(7) Declare plants to be weeds or noxious weeds in all or part of the state and27
to prohibit, restrict, or regulate the sale, distribution, movement, and use of weed28
seeds or noxious weed seeds by regulations adopted pursuant to this Chapter Part.29
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§1434. Powers and duties of the commissioner of agriculture1
The commissioner shall:2
(1) Enforce this Chapter Part and all rules and regulations made and adopted3
by the commission.4
(2) Sample, inspect, test, and make analyses of agricultural, vegetable, and5
flower seeds transported, offered for sale, sold, or distributed in Louisiana for6
planting purposes; determine whether the seeds are in compliance with this Chapter7
Part and with rules and regulations made under this Chapter Part; and notify8
promptly the person who transported, distributed, sold, or offered for sale the seeds9
of any violation.10
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(4) Require reports necessary to administer this Chapter Part and rules and12
regulations made under this Chapter Part.13
(5) Collect, administer, and disburse the proceeds of the assessment, fees,14
interest, penalties, and other monies collected pursuant to this Chapter Part.15
§1435. Authority of the commissioner16
The commissioner may:17
(1) Employ agents necessary to enforce this Chapter Part and the rules and18
regulations made under this Chapter Part.19
(2) In order to have access to seeds subject to this Chapter Part, enter, during20
regular business hours, any public or private premises where agricultural, vegetable,21
or flower seeds or other propagating stock is sold, offered for sale, or distributed.22
(3) Issue and enforce a stop order to the person with a lot of seed or other23
propagating stock which that the commissioner finds, or has good reason to believe,24
is in violation of this Chapter Part or the rules and regulations made under this25
Chapter Part.26
(4) Establish and maintain a seed laboratory; employ a State seed analyst,27
other analysts, and other personnel whose work he shall direct and supervise; and28
incur such other expenses necessary to comply with this Chapter Part.29
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(6) Enter, either directly or through a duly authorized agent, the premises of1
any person producing, processing, distributing, or selling seeds and examine that2
person's books, accounts, and records, and obtain any other information necessary,3
for purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter Part and the regulations4
adopted pursuant to this Chapter Part.5
(7) Seek and obtain injunctive or other civil relief to restrain and prevent6
violations of this Chapter Part, or rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this7
Chapter Part, or orders and rulings issued by the commissioner pursuant to this8
Chapter Part.9
(8) Institute civil proceedings to enforce his orders or rulings, collect any10
assessments, late fees, fines, penalties, or costs due under this Chapter Part or to11
otherwise enforce the provisions of this Chapter Part or rules and regulations12
adopted pursuant to this Chapter Part.13
§1436. Labeling of seeds14
Each container of agricultural, vegetable, or flower seeds, or other15
propagating stock, which that is sold or offered for sale in Louisiana for planting16
purposes shall bear thereon or have attached thereto in a conspicuous place a label17
plainly written or printed in the English language. The label shall give the following18
information:19
(1) For all agricultural, vegetable, and flower seeds treated as defined in this20
Chapter Part for which a separate label may be used:21
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(2) On agricultural seeds:23
(a) Except as otherwise provided herein, the commonly accepted name of the24
kind and variety of each agricultural seed component in excess of five percent of the25
whole, and the percentage of weight of each in the order of its predominance. The26
provisions of this Subparagraph shall not prohibit the sale of wheat and oat seeds27
which that are labeled "variety not stated" and which that meet the other28
requirements of this Chapter Part. The commission may adopt rules and regulations29
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shall be labeled as hybrids.1
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(5) On vegetable seeds in containers of one pound or less which that3
germinate less than the standards established by the commission under the provisions4
of R.S. 3:1433(3)(a):5
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(c) The word "Substandard Below Standard" in not less than eight-point7
type.8
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§1437. Registration of seed dealers10
A. Every person, except persons exempt by R.S. 3:1446 3:1445, who sells,11
distributes, or offers or handles for sale agricultural, vegetable, or flower seeds or12
other propagating stock of one pound or more in weight shall register with the13
commissioner as a seed dealer. Every seed dealer shall register the number and14
location of each place of business at which the seeds are sold, distributed, or offered15
or handled for sale. The commissioner shall issue to the registered seed dealer a16
license to engage in the business.17
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§1438. Suspension or revocation of seed dealer license19
Any licensee who violates any of the provisions of this Chapter Part or the20
regulations adopted under the provisions of this Chapter Part shall be subject to21
having his license suspended, revoked, or placed on probation, in addition to any22
other penalties authorized by this Chapter Part.23
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§1440. Stop order25
A stop order shall prohibit further sale, exchange, movement, or distribution26
of seeds included in the order until the commissioner is satisfied that this Chapter27
Part and rules and regulations of the commission have been complied with and the28
commissioner has issued a written release to the person with such seed. After a stop29
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to comply and to obtain a written release of the order. This Section shall not prevent1
the commissioner from proceeding in accordance with other Sections in this Chapter2
Part.3
§1441. Seizure4
When the commissioner issues a stop order to a person with a lot of seed and5
such person fails to comply with this Chapter Part or the regulations of the6
commission, the commissioner shall seize the lot of seed and shall destroy the lot7
within thirty days, or shall dispose of it in the manner prescribed by the rules and8
regulations made by the commission.9
§1443. Disclaimer or nonwarranty clause of no effect10
The use of a disclaimer or nonwarranty clause in any invoice, advertisement,11
or label pertaining to seeds shall not exempt a person from the provisions of this12
Chapter Part.13
§1444. Prohibitions14
No person shall:15
(1) Sell, offer for sale, transport, or distribute any agricultural, vegetable, or16
flower seeds unless the seeds have been tested in accordance with the rules and17
regulations adopted by the Agricultural Chemistry and Seed Commission. The18
commission by rule may require information relative to the test to be affixed to the19
packaging of the seeds.20
(2) Sell, offer for sale, transport, or distribute any agricultural, vegetable or21
flower seeds which that are not labeled in accordance with this Chapter Part or22
which that have false or misleading labeling.23
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(4) Sell, offer for sale, transport, or distribute any agricultural seeds25
containing noxious weed seeds, subject to tolerances and methods of determinations,26
in excess of those prescribed under this Chapter Part.27
(5) Detach, deface, destroy, or use a second time any label provided for in28
this Chapter Part or the rules and regulations made by the commission.29
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(8) Obstruct in any way any authorized person in the performance of his1
duties under this Chapter Part.2
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§1445. Exemptions4
A. The provisions of R.S. 3:1436 shall not apply:5
(1) To common carriers with respect to seeds transported in the ordinary6
course of business as a carrier. R.S. 3:1436 shall apply to carriers engaged in7
processing or merchandising seeds subject to the provisions of this Chapter Part.8
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(3) To agricultural seeds when grown, sold, and delivered by the producer10
on his own premises when the growing of crops for reproductive purposes is not the11
primary farming occupation of the producer. If the seeds are advertised for sale12
through any medium or if the seeds are delivered by a common carrier, except for the13
purpose of recleaning, they shall be labeled in accordance with this Chapter Part.14
B. The provisions of R.S. 3:1444 shall not apply:15
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(2) To seeds in storage in, consigned to, or being transported to seed cleaning17
or processing establishments for cleaning and processing only. Any labeling or18
representation which that is made with respect to the unclean seeds shall be subject19
to this Chapter Part.20
(3) To agricultural seeds when grown, sold, and delivered by the producer21
on his own premises when the growing of crops for reproductive purposes is not the22
primary farming occupation of the producer. If the seeds are advertised for sale23
through any medium or if the seeds are delivered by a common carrier, except for the24
purpose of recleaning, they shall be labeled in accordance with this Chapter Part.25
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§1446. Penalty for violation; procedures for imposition of penalties27
A. Whoever violates this Chapter Part or the rules and regulations made28
under this Chapter Part shall may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five29
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which a violation occurs shall be a separate offense.1
B. Penalties may be assessed only by a ruling of the commission based upon2
an adjudicatory hearing held in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative3
Procedure Act and this Chapter Part as follows:4
(1) The commission shall be convened by the commissioner for the purpose5
of hearing any alleged violation of this Chapter Part or any rule and regulation6
adopted pursuant to this Chapter Part.7
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(5) Nothing in this Section shall be construed as requiring the9
commission to institute adjudicatory proceedings for minor violations of this10
Part when the department believes that the public interest will best be served11
by a suitable notice of noncompliance in writing.12
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§1449. Disposition of funds; Seed Commission Fund14
A. All assessments, fees, penalties, and other funds received under the15
provisions of this Chapter Part shall be disposed of in accordance with the following16
provisions:17
(1) All assessments, fees, penalties, and all other funds received under the18
provisions of this Chapter Part, subject to the exceptions contained in Article VII,19
Section 9 of the Constitution of Louisiana, shall be deposited immediately upon20
receipt into the state treasury and shall be credited to the Bond Security and21
Redemption Fund.22
(2) Out of the funds remaining in the Bond Security and Redemption Fund23
after a sufficient amount is allocated from that fund to pay all obligations secured by24
the full faith and credit of the state which that become due and payable within any25
fiscal year, the treasurer, prior to placing the remaining funds in the state general26
fund, shall pay an amount equal to the total amount of funds paid into the state27
treasury under the provisions of this Chapter Part into a special fund which is hereby28
created in the state treasury and designated as the Seed Commission Fund.29
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B. Subject to appropriation, the monies in the fund shall be used for the1
following purposes:2
(1) To provide for the expenses of the program established by this Chapter3
Part, as determined by the commission commissioner.4
(2) To fund any and all costs related to the carrying out of the powers and5
duties granted to the commission and the commissioner of agriculture and forestry6
under this Chapter Part.7
Section 2. R.S. 36:629(H) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows:8
§629. Transfer of boards, commissions, departments, and agencies to the9
Department of Agriculture and Forestry10
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H. The Louisiana Feed, Fertilizer, and Agricultural Liming Chemistry and12
Seed Commission (R.S. 3:1381 et seq.) is placed within the Department of13
Agriculture and Forestry and shall perform and exercise its powers, duties, functions,14
and responsibilities as provided by law.15
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Section 3. R.S. 3:1421, 1432, 1444(11) and Part II of Chapter 11 of Title 3 of the17
Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 3:1551 and 1552, are hereby repealed18
in their entirety. 19
Section 4. R.S. 36:629(C)(6) is hereby repealed in its entirety. 20
Section 5. The Louisiana State Law Institute is hereby directed to redesignate21
Subparts I and II of Part III of Chapter 10-A of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of22
1950, as Subparts A and B of Part III of Chapter 10-A of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised23
Statutes of 1950.24
Section 6. The Louisiana State Law Institute is hereby directed to redesignate Part25
I of Chapter 11 of Title 3 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S.26
3:1431 through 1449, as amended and reenacted by this Act, as "Part IV. Seeds" of Chapter27
10-A of said Title.28
Section 7. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not29
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by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If1
vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become2
effective on the day following such approval.3
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED: