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HB 312 Original 2019 Regular Session Schexnayder
Abstract: Requires an investigation when information from any source indicates a violation.
Present law provides that when information indicates that a violation has occurred, is occurring, or
is about to occur, the assistant secretary for the office of environmental compliance may issue a
notice of violation or a compliance order within 10 days after the completion of the investigation of
the violation.
Proposed law provides that when information indicating a violation is from any source it requires
an investigation.
Present law requires any notice of violation to describe with reasonable specificity the nature of the
violation and advise the respondent that further enforcement action may be taken if compliance is
not promptly achieved. Present law further requires the assistant secretary to notify the respondent
of the issuance of the notice of violation or compliance order.
Proposed law retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 30:2050.2(A))