DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 310 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Mack
Abstract: Increases seed dealer license and regulatory fees on all seeds sold in La. Modifies who
has to register as a seed dealer.
Present law requires every person who sells, distributes, offers, or handles for sale agricultural,
vegetable, or flower seeds or other propagating stock of one pound or more in weight to register with
the commissioner as a seed dealer. Proposed law modifies present law by making the registration
process applicable to persons who label, sell, offer, or handle for sale in or distribute to La.,
agricultural, vegetable, or flower seeds or other propagating stock of one pound or more in weight.
Present law authorizes the commissioner to establish by rule, adopted in accordance with the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA), a seed dealer license fee up to $100 per license. Proposed law
increases the fee range from up to $100 to up to $200 per license.
Present law authorizes the commission to establish by rule, adopted in accordance with the APA,
a regulatory fee on all seeds sold in La. up to .20¢ per 100 pounds of seed. Proposed law increases
the fee range from up to .20¢ to up to .30¢ per 100 pounds of seed.
(Amends R.S. 3:1437 and 1448)