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Title 7
AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part I. Administration
Chapter 1. Administration Procedure ........................................................................................................... 1
§101.
Market Bulletin Subscriber Fee ................................................................................................... 1
§103.
Agriculture Chemistry Lab Fees .................................................................................................. 1
§105.
Petitions for Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Rules; Form and Procedure ........................... 1
§107.
Emergency Airstrip for Agricultural Purposes Program .............................................................. 1
Chapter 2. Rebates of Registration Fees ....................................................................................................... 2
§201.
Findings ........................................................................................................................................ 2
§203.
Application ................................................................................................................................... 3
§205.
Issuance of Rebates ...................................................................................................................... 3
Part III. Agricultural Finance
Chapter 1. Agricultural Finance Authority ................................................................................................... 5
§101.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................... 5
§103.
Administration of LAFA's Affairs ............................................................................................... 7
§105.
Program Authorization; Applicability of Federal Law ................................................................ 8
§107.
Projects Eligible for Loans Funded with LAFA Bond Proceeds ................................................. 8
§109.
Projects Ineligible for Loans Funded with LAFA Bond Proceeds; Exceptions ........................... 8
§111.
Maximum Amount of Agricultural Loans for Capital Expenditures ........................................... 9
§113.
Minimum Amount of Bonds/Agricultural Loans ......................................................................... 9
§115.
Lenders ......................................................................................................................................... 9
§117.
Borrowers ................................................................................................................................... 10
§119.
Required Terms and Conditions for Loans Funded with Proceeds of LAFA Bonds ................. 10
§121.
Fees Required ............................................................................................................................. 11
§123.
Program Description; Procedures Required for Funding of Loans with LAFA
Bond Proceeds ............................................................................................................................ 12
§125.
Causes for Termination of Loan Purchase Agreement .............................................................. 13
§127.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 13
§129.
Definition of Program ................................................................................................................ 14
§131.
Types of Loans to be Purchased or Made .................................................................................. 14
§133.
The Credit Provider .................................................................................................................... 15
§135.
Procedure Required for Funding Agricultural Loans with Proceeds of the Bonds .................... 16
§137.
Amendment to Program Guidelines ........................................................................................... 16
§138.
Funding Forms ........................................................................................................................... 16
§139.
Meaning of National Bank ......................................................................................................... 18
§141.
Construction of Maximum Amounts of Loans .......................................................................... 18
Chapter 3. Farm and Agribusiness Recovery and Loan Program .............................................................. 19
§301.
Farm and Agribusiness Recovery and Loan Program; Establishment of; Purpose;
Limitations; Terms ..................................................................................................................... 19
§303.
Eligibility of Applicant .............................................................................................................. 19
§305.
Application Procedure and Forms .............................................................................................. 19
§307.
Approval of Application ............................................................................................................ 20
§309.
Agricultural Loan Committee; Establishment of; Purpose; Membership; Quorum .................. 20
§311.
Disbursement of Funds .............................................................................................................. 21
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§313.
Use of Loan and Grant Proceeds ................................................................................................ 21
§315.
Delinquencies and Defaults ........................................................................................................ 21
Part V. Advertising, Marketing and Processing
Chapter 1. Market Commission―Loans and Loan Guarantees ................................................................. 23
Subchapter A. Procedures for Authorization and Administration of Market Commission Loans and
Loan Guarantees ........................................................................................................................ 23
§101.
Eligibility .................................................................................................................................... 23
§103.
Time for Filing Applications ...................................................................................................... 23
§105.
Contents of Application ............................................................................................................. 23
§107.
Appraisal .................................................................................................................................... 24
§109.
Approval of Application for Market Commission Loan ............................................................ 25
§111.
Disbursement of Market Commission Loan Proceeds and Market Commission Concurrence
in Loan Guarantees .................................................................................................................... 26
§113.
Title Opinion .............................................................................................................................. 27
§115.
Termination of Approval for Loan ............................................................................................. 28
§117.
Interest on Market Commission Loans ...................................................................................... 28
§119.
Requirements Subsequent to Disbursement of Loan Proceeds .................................................. 28
§121.
Balloon Notes and Rescheduling of Payments .......................................................................... 29
§123.
Delinquency and Foreclosure ..................................................................................................... 29
§125.
Prohibitions ................................................................................................................................ 29
Chapter 3. Market Commission―Agricultural Products Processing Development Law―Loans and
Loan Guaranties ......................................................................................................................... 30
Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Market Commission Loans and Loan Guaranties
and Cooperative Endeavor Agreements under the Agricultural Products Processing
Development Law ...................................................................................................................... 30
§301.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 30
§303.
Eligibility of Applicant .............................................................................................................. 31
§305.
Loan and Loan Guaranty Authorization .................................................................................... 31
§307.
Time for Filing Applications ...................................................................................................... 31
§309.
Contents of Application ............................................................................................................. 32
§311.
Approval of Application for a Loan or Loan Guaranty ............................................................. 33
§313.
Disbursement of Market Commission Loan Proceeds and Commission Concurrence in
Loan Guaranties ......................................................................................................................... 33
§315.
Interest and Loan Guaranties ..................................................................................................... 34
§317.
Requirements Subsequent to Disbursement of Loan Proceeds .................................................. 35
§319.
Balloon Notes and Re-Scheduling of Payments ........................................................................ 35
§321.
Cooperative Endeavor Agreements ............................................................................................ 35
§323.
Delinquency and Foreclosure on Market Commission Loans ................................................... 35
§325.
Prohibitions ................................................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 5. Market Commission―Meat Grading and Certification ........................................................... 36
§501.
Establishment of Official State Grades for Meat and Meat Products ........................................ 36
§503.
Certification of Meat and Meat Products ................................................................................... 36
§505.
Certification of State Grades of Specific Meats and Meat Products .......................................... 37
§507.
Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate ............................................................................... 37
§509.
Waiver of Specification Requirements ...................................................................................... 37
§511.
Final Delivery of Product ........................................................................................................... 37
§513.
Contractor's Obligation .............................................................................................................. 37
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Chapter 7. Market Commission―Agricultural Production Linked Deposit Loan Program ...................... 38
Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Agricultural Products Processing Linked Deposit
Loan Program ............................................................................................................................ 38
§701.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 38
§703.
Eligibility of Applicant .............................................................................................................. 38
§705.
Linked Deposit Loan Program Authorization; Lending Institution Requirements; Applicants
Requirements and Conditions for Approval .............................................................................. 39
§707.
Prohibitions ................................................................................................................................ 40
Subchapter B. Authorization and Administration of Agricultural Production Linked Deposit
Loan Program ............................................................................................................................ 40
§711.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 40
§713.
Eligibility of Applicant .............................................................................................................. 41
§715.
Linked Deposit Loan Program Authorization; Lending Institution Requirements; Applicants
Requirements and Conditions for Approval .............................................................................. 41
§717.
Prohibitions ................................................................................................................................ 42
Chapter 9. Market Commission―Poultry and Eggs .................................................................................. 43
Subchapter A. Certification of Official State Grades of Poultry, Poultry Products and Shell Eggs .......... 43
§901.
Establishment of Official State Grades of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Shell Eggs .............. 43
§903.
Certification of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Shell Eggs ........................................................ 43
§905.
Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate ............................................................................... 43
§907.
Waiver of Specification Requirements ...................................................................................... 43
§909.
Final Delivery of Product ........................................................................................................... 44
§911.
Contractor's Obligations ............................................................................................................. 44
Subchapter B. Egg Grading and Marketing ................................................................................................ 44
§915.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 44
§917.
Temperature Requirements ........................................................................................................ 45
§919.
Sale or Offering for Sale of Eggs within Louisiana ................................................................... 45
§921.
Louisiana Standards, Grades and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs ............................................. 46
§923.
Inspections; Fees; Failure to Meet Standards ............................................................................. 47
§925.
Ownership .................................................................................................................................. 47
§927.
Destination Tolerances; Additional Inspection Fees .................................................................. 47
§929.
Labeling, Advertising and Displaying of Eggs .......................................................................... 48
§931.
Exemption .................................................................................................................................. 48
§933.
Stop Sale Notices ....................................................................................................................... 49
§935.
Audits ......................................................................................................................................... 49
§937.
Prohibited Acts ........................................................................................................................... 49
§939.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 49
§941.
Application ................................................................................................................................. 49
§943.
Labeling, Advertising and Displaying of Poultry ...................................................................... 49
§945.
Penalties ..................................................................................................................................... 50
§949.
Authority to Enter Premises ....................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 11. Market Commission―Fruits and Vegetables ......................................................................... 50
Subchapter A. Fruits and Vegetables ......................................................................................................... 50
§1101.
General Authority of Market Commission ................................................................................ 50
§1103.
Establishment of Official State Grades for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other
Special Products ......................................................................................................................... 50
§1105.
Certification of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Special Products ............................. 50
§1107.
Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate ............................................................................... 51
§1109.
Waiver of Specification Requirements ...................................................................................... 51
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§1111.
Final Delivery Product ............................................................................................................... 51
§1113.
Contractor's Obligation .............................................................................................................. 51
§1115.
Citrus Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 51
§1117.
Sweet Potato Regulations ........................................................................................................... 53
§1119.
Cabbage Solidity Regulation ...................................................................................................... 53
§1121.
Shallot Regulation ...................................................................................................................... 53
§1123.
Stemmed Berries for Processing Purposes ................................................................................. 53
§1125.
Sweet Pepper Maturity Regulation ............................................................................................ 54
§1127.
Mislabeling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Prohibited ............................................................. 54
§1129.
Transportation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables .......................................................................... 54
§1131.
Shipment of Product into Louisiana ........................................................................................... 54
§1133.
Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs ........................................................................ 54
Subchapter B. Fruits and Vegetables Rules and Regulations ..................................................................... 55
§1135.
Red River Valley Tomatoes ....................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 13. Produce Assembly Center ....................................................................................................... 55
§1301.
Operation of Center .................................................................................................................... 55
§1303.
Produce to be Marketed through the Produce Assembly Center ............................................... 56
§1305.
Consignment of Produce and Payment Policy ........................................................................... 56
§1307.
Marketing Advisory Service ...................................................................................................... 56
§1309.
Right of Refusal ......................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 15. Farm Youth Loan Program ..................................................................................................... 56
Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Farm Youth Loans and Loan Guarantees ................ 56
§1501.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 56
§1503.
Applicant Eligibility Requirements ............................................................................................ 57
§1505.
Time and Manner of Filing Application .................................................................................... 57
§1507.
Contents of the Application ....................................................................................................... 57
§1509.
Application for Farm Youth Loans and Loan Guarantees ......................................................... 58
§1511.
Approval or Denial of Loan Applications and Notification of Commission Action ................. 58
§1513.
Re-Application; Review of Determination ................................................................................ 58
§1515.
Disbursement of Loan Proceeds to the Borrower ...................................................................... 58
§1517.
Concurrence in Loan Guarantees ............................................................................................... 58
§1519.
Procedure upon Default for Non-Payment ................................................................................. 59
Chapter 16. Meat, Poultry and Seafood Grading and Certification Program ............................................. 59
§1601.
Authority .................................................................................................................................... 59
§1603.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 59
§1605.
Use of Certified Food Products; Issuance of Certification; Exemptions ................................... 60
§1607.
Grading and Certification Standards and Specifications ........................................................... 60
§1609.
Procurement of Food Products ................................................................................................... 61
§1611.
Inspection and Certification by a Public Entity; Procedures ..................................................... 61
§1613.
Inspection and Certification by the Department; Procedures .................................................... 61
§1615.
Fees and Costs ............................................................................................................................ 61
§1617.
Enforcement ............................................................................................................................... 62
§1619.
Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs; Notification ................................................... 62
Chapter 17. Louisiana Egg Commission .................................................................................................... 63
§1701.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 63
§1703.
The Commission ........................................................................................................................ 63
§1705.
Powers and Duties of the Commission ...................................................................................... 64
§1707.
Officers ....................................................................................................................................... 64
§1709.
Adoption of Rules and Regulations ........................................................................................... 65
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§1711.
Collection and Disbursement of Assessments ........................................................................... 65
§1713.
Books and Records ..................................................................................................................... 65
§1715.
Licenses ...................................................................................................................................... 65
§1717.
Adjudication of Violations ......................................................................................................... 66
§1719.
Separability ................................................................................................................................ 68
Chapter 19. Louisiana Strawberries ............................................................................................................ 68
Subchapter A.
General Provisions ............................................................................................................... 68
§1901.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 68
§1903.
Records Required; Inspections and Audits ................................................................................ 68
Subchapter B.
The Strawberry Marketing Board ........................................................................................ 69
§1921.
Compensation of Board Members ............................................................................................. 69
§1923.
Board Meetings .......................................................................................................................... 69
Subchapter C.
Farm of Origin Labeling ...................................................................................................... 69
§1931.
Labeling of Strawberries ............................................................................................................ 69
§1933.
Louisiana Grown Strawberries; Use of Department Logos ....................................................... 70
§1935.
Use of Containers Ordered Prior to the Effective Date of these Regulations ............................ 70
Chapter 21. Louisiana Sweet Potato Logo ................................................................................................. 70
§2101.
Statement of Authority and Purpose .......................................................................................... 70
§2103.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 70
§2105.
Development, Adoption and Registration of an Official Logo for Louisiana Sweet Potatoes .. 71
§2107.
Licensing Eligibility for Use of Logo ........................................................................................ 71
§2109.
Use and Transferability of Logo ................................................................................................ 71
§2111.
Fees and Costs ............................................................................................................................ 71
§2113.
Enforcement ............................................................................................................................... 71
§2115.
Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs; Notification ................................................... 72
Chapter 23. Market Commission―Acquisition of Facilities ..................................................................... 72
§2301.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 72
§2303.
Criteria for Acquiring Machinery, Equipment, and Facilities ................................................... 73
§2305.
Persons Eligible to Use, Rent, or Purchase Acquired Machinery, Equipment, or Facility ........ 73
§2307.
Contents of Application ............................................................................................................. 73
§2309.
Approval of Application ............................................................................................................ 74
Chapter 25. Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Program .......................................................... 74
§2501.
Administration of the Crawfish Promotion and Research Board ............................................... 74
§2503.
Disbursement and Withdrawal of Funds .................................................................................... 74
§2505.
Contracts and Grants .................................................................................................................. 74
Part VII. Dealers in Farm Products
Chapter 1. Milk Buyers .............................................................................................................................. 75
§101.
Authority .................................................................................................................................... 75
§103.
Bonds and Other Securities ........................................................................................................ 75
§107.
Injunctive Procedures ................................................................................................................. 75
§109.
Authority to Promulgate Regulations and Effective Date .......................................................... 75
Part IX. Brands, Grades and Inspections―Reserved.
Part XI. Fertilizers
Chapter 1. Sale of Fertilizers ...................................................................................................................... 77
§101.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 77
§103.
Registration Requirements ......................................................................................................... 78
§105.
Labeling Requirements .............................................................................................................. 78
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§107.
Required Guarantees .................................................................................................................. 78
§109.
Custom Mixed Fertilizers and Fertilizer Blends ........................................................................ 78
§111.
Sampling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 79
§113.
Chemical Analysis of Fertilizer ................................................................................................. 79
§117.
Penalties; Deficiencies; Curing of Deficiencies ......................................................................... 80
§121.
Payment of Penalties .................................................................................................................. 80
§123.
Recall of Deficient Fertilizer; Cancellation of Penalties upon Proof of Recall ......................... 80
§125.
Stop Sale Orders ......................................................................................................................... 81
§127.
Probationary Status of Registrants ............................................................................................. 81
§129.
Cancellation of Registration and/or Denial of Application for Renewal of Registration .......... 81
§131.
Appeals from Action of the Commission/Department of Agriculture and Forestry .................. 81
§133.
Confidentiality of Records ......................................................................................................... 82
Part XIII. Seeds
Chapter 1.
General Provisions .................................................................................................................... 83
Subchapter A. Definitions; Administrative Matters ................................................................................... 83
§101.
Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 83
§103.
Request for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a Rule (Formerly §239) ............................... 83
§105.
Procedure for Declaratory Orders and Rulings (Formerly §241) .............................................. 84
§107.
Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations of the Seed Commission (Formerly §237) ................... 84
§109.
List and Limitations of Noxious Weed Seed ............................................................................. 84
Subchapter B.
Fees ...................................................................................................................................... 85
§121.
License Fee; Laboratory and Sampling Fees (Formerly §113) .................................................. 85
§123.
Inspection Fee on Agricultural Seed (Formerly §115) .............................................................. 85
§125.
Fees (Formerly §143) ................................................................................................................. 86
Subchapter C. Labels; Records; Samples; Tolerances; Standards; Noxious Weed Seed ........................... 87
§131.
Labeling of Seed (Formerly §121) ............................................................................................. 87
§133.
Tag Requirements (Formerly §111) ........................................................................................... 88
§135.
Invoices and Records (Formerly §119) ...................................................................................... 88
§137.
Sampling (Formerly §103) ........................................................................................................ 88
§139.
Tolerances (Formerly §105) ...................................................................................................... 88
§141.
Germination Standards for Vegetable Seed (Formerly §107) .................................................... 89
§143.
Standards for Agricultural Seed (Formerly §117) ..................................................................... 89
§145.
Noxious Weeds .......................................................................................................................... 89
Chapter 3.
Enforcement of Law and Regulations ....................................................................................... 90
§301.
Acts which Constitute Violations (Formerly §151) ................................................................... 90
§303.
Penalties; Adjudicatory Hearing Required (Formerly §153) ..................................................... 90
Chapter 5.
General Seed Certification Requirements ................................................................................. 91
§501.
Definitions (Formerly §125) ...................................................................................................... 91
§503.
Classes of Seed (Formerly §123) ............................................................................................... 92
§505.
General Requirements for Certification (Formerly §127) ......................................................... 92
§507.
Application for Field Certification (Formerly §129) ................................................................ 93
§509.
Application Deadlines (Formerly §131) .................................................................................... 93
§511.
Limitations on Generations (Formerly §133) ............................................................................ 94
§513.
Lot of Seed (Formerly §135) ...................................................................................................... 94
§515.
Seed Sampling (Formerly §137) ................................................................................................ 94
§517.
Listing of Certified Seed Conditioning Plants (Formerly §139) ................................................ 95
§519.
Processing of Certified Seed (Formerly §141) ........................................................................... 95
§521.
Bulk Certification Requirements (Formerly §147) .................................................................... 96
§523.
Interagency Certification (Out-of-State Seed) (Formerly §149) ................................................ 97
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Chapter 7.
Certification of Specific Crops/Varieties .................................................................................. 97
Subchapter A.
Grasses and Clovers ............................................................................................................ 97
§701.
Crimson Clover Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §159) ................................................ 97
§703.
Louisiana White; Louisiana White S 1, Ladino and Other White Clover Seed
Certification Standards (Formerly §161) ................................................................................... 98
§705.
Red Clover Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §163) ....................................................... 98
§707.
Bahia Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §155) ...................................................... 98
§709.
Bermuda and Zoysia Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §157) ............................. 99
§711.
Dallis Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §167) ...................................................... 99
§713.
Annual Ryegrass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §169) .............................................. 99
§715.
California Bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus) Clonally Propagated Plant Certification
Standards (Formerly §171) ........................................................................................................ 99
§717.
Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata) Clonally Propagated Plant Certification Standards
(Formerly §183) ....................................................................................................................... 101
§719.
Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) Certification Standards (Formerly §193) ............. 103
§721.
Tall and Meadow Fescue Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §211) ............................. 105
§723.
Turf and Pasture Grass Certification Standards (Formerly §219) .......................................... 105
§725.
Vetch Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §221) ............................................................. 106
Subchapter B.
Grain and Row Crop Seeds ............................................................................................... 106
§741.
Cottonseed Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §165) ..................................................... 106
§743.
Hybrid Seed Corn Certification Standards (Formerly §173) ................................................... 107
§745.
Seed Corn (Open-Pollinated) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §175) ......................... 108
§747.
Millet Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §177) .............................................................. 108
§749.
Rice Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §185) ................................................................ 108
§751.
Seed Irish Potato Certification Standards (Formerly §187) ..................................................... 109
§753.
Seed Irish Potato Certification Standards (Out-of-State) (Formerly §189) ............................. 109
§755.
Sweet Potato Certification Standards (Virus and Non Virus-Tested) (Formerly §191) .......... 109
§757.
Small Grain (Oats, Wheat, Rye) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §195) .................... 113
§759.
Sorghum Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §201) ......................................................... 113
§761.
Soybean Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §203) .......................................................... 114
§763.
Sugarcane (Tissue Culture) Certification Standards (Formerly §207) .................................... 114
§765.
Sunflower Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §209) ....................................................... 116
Subchapter C.
Fruits and Vegetables ........................................................................................................ 116
§781.
Okra Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §179) .............................................................. 116
§783.
Onion Bulb Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §181) ..................................................... 116
§785.
Shallot Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §197) ........................................................... 117
§787.
Singletary Pea Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §199) ................................................ 117
§789.
Southern Field Pea (Cowpea) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §205) ........................ 117
§791.
Tomato Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §213) .......................................................... 118
§793.
Watermelon Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §217) .................................................... 118
Subchapter D.
Tree Seed ........................................................................................................................... 118
§811.
Tree Seed Certification Standards (Formerly §215) ................................................................ 118
Chapter 9.
Approved Plant Breeders ........................................................................................................ 119
§901.
Authority (Formerly §223) ....................................................................................................... 119
§903.
Definition of Terms Used (Formerly §225) ............................................................................. 119
§905.
Professional Services for Which an Approved Plant Breeder is Required (Formerly §227) ... 120
§907.
Qualifications for Approved Plant Breeders (Formerly §229) ................................................ 120
§909.
Conditions Governing the Approval of Plant Breeders (Formerly §231) ................................ 120
§911.
Plant Breeder Examination (Formerly §233) .......................................................................... 120
§913.
Issuance and Duration of Certificates (Formerly §235) ........................................................... 121
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Chapter 11.
Adulterated Seed Stock and other Propagating Stock ........................................................... 121
Subchapter A.
Rice Seed Stocks Containing the Presence of LibertyLink Traits .................................... 121
§1101.
Planting of Rice Seed Stock with LL Traits (Formerly §301) ................................................. 121
§1103.
Planting of all Rice Seed Stocks (Formerly §303) .................................................................. 121
§1105.
Sampling of Rice Seed Stock to Detect LL Traits (Formerly §305) ........................................ 121
§1107.
Rice Seed Stock Originating from Out-of-State (Formerly §307) ........................................... 121
§1109.
Carry-Over Rice Seed Stock (Formerly §309) ......................................................................... 122
§1111.
Stop-Sale (Formerly §311) ....................................................................................................... 122
Part XV. Plant Protection and Quarantine
Chapter 1. Crop Pests and Diseases .......................................................................................................... 123
Subchapter A. General Plant Quarantine Provisions ................................................................................ 123
§101.
Applicability of Regulations .................................................................................................... 123
§103.
Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 123
§105.
Authority of State Entomologist to Conduct Inspections ........................................................ 124
§107.
Authority of State Entomologist to Impose Quarantines ......................................................... 124
§109.
Procedure for Imposition of Quarantine .................................................................................. 124
§111.
Effect of Quarantine ................................................................................................................. 124
§113.
Movement, Sale, Offer for Sale and/or Storage of Host Materials .......................................... 125
§115.
Issuance of Certificate Permits, Certificate Permit Tags and Fumigation Certificates ............ 125
§117.
Responsibility ........................................................................................................................... 125
§119.
Shipments for Scientific Purposes ........................................................................................... 125
§121.
Prohibitions .............................................................................................................................. 125
§123.
Host Materials .......................................................................................................................... 126
Subchapter B. Nursery Stock Quarantines ............................................................................................... 127
§125.
Applicability of General Quarantine Regulations .................................................................... 127
§126.
Nursery Certificate Permit Fees ............................................................................................... 127
§127.
Citrus Nursery Stock, Scions and Budwood ............................................................................ 127
§129.
Phony Peach ............................................................................................................................. 127
§131.
Phytophagous Snails ................................................................................................................ 127
§132.
Conifer and Hardwood Seedlings Used for Forestation Purposes ........................................... 128
Subchapter C. Sweetpotato Weevil Quarantine ....................................................................................... 128
§133.
Applicability of General Quarantine Regulations .................................................................... 128
§135.
Definitions Applicable to this Subchapter ............................................................................... 128
§137.
Issuance and Use of Certificate Permits, Certificate Permit Tags, and Fumigation
Certificates for the Movement of Regulated Material ............................................................. 128
§138.
Fumigation and Maintenance of Weevil-Free Status of Regulated Materials Originating
from Designated Sweetpotato Weevil-Infested Areas or Properties or Premises .................... 129
§139.
Effect of Quarantine for Sweetpotato Weevil .......................................................................... 130
§141.
Handling, Storage and Processing of Sweet Potatoes within Those Areas or Properties or
Premises of the State Designated Sweetpotato Weevil-Infested .............................................. 131
§143.
Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 132
§145.
Penalties for Violation of Sweetpotato Weevil Quarantine ..................................................... 132
§147.
Sweet Potato Dealer's Permit ................................................................................................... 132
Subchapter D. Pink Bollworm Quarantine Regulations ........................................................................... 133
§149.
Applicability of General Quarantine Regulations .................................................................... 133
§151.
Definitions Applicable to Pink Bollworm ................................................................................ 133
§153.
Articles Restricted or Prohibited for Intrastate Movement ...................................................... 133
§155.
Certificates for Intrastate Movement ....................................................................................... 133
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§157.
Limited Permits for Intrastate Movement ................................................................................ 134
§159.
Treatment Required for Materials Originating in Regulated Areas ......................................... 134
§161.
Cultural and Other Requirements in Regulated Areas ............................................................. 134
§163.
Dealer-Carrier Agreement ........................................................................................................ 135
Subchapter E. Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations ............................................................................. 135
§165.
Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations .................................................................................... 135
Chapter 3. Boll Weevil ............................................................................................................................. 135
§301.
Applicability of Regulations .................................................................................................... 135
§303.
Definitions Applicable to Boll Weevil ..................................................................................... 135
§305.
Regulated Articles .................................................................................................................... 136
§307.
Conditions Governing Movement and Handling of Regulated Articles .................................. 136
§309.
Compliance Agreements .......................................................................................................... 136
§311.
Inspection, Movement and Enforcement ................................................................................. 137
§313.
Purchase and Destruction of Cotton to Effectuate Program Objectives .................................. 137
§314.
Boll Weevil Eradication Zone: Creation .................................................................................. 138
§315.
Quarantine: Authority and Procedures ..................................................................................... 138
§317.
Aiding and Abetting ................................................................................................................. 138
§319.
Reporting of Cotton Acreage ................................................................................................... 138
§321.
Assessments, Payment and Penalties ....................................................................................... 138
§323.
Expenditures ............................................................................................................................. 139
§325.
Voter Eligibility ....................................................................................................................... 139
§327.
Program Participation ............................................................................................................... 140
Part XVII. Feed
Chapter 1. Commercial Feeds .................................................................................................................. 141
Subchapter A. Official Feed ..................................................................................................................... 141
§101.
Definitions and Terms .............................................................................................................. 141
§103.
Label Format ............................................................................................................................ 142
§105.
Brand and Product Names ........................................................................................................ 144
§107.
Expression of Guarantees ......................................................................................................... 144
§109.
Ingredients ................................................................................................................................ 145
§111.
Directions for Use and Precautionary Statements .................................................................... 145
§113.
Nonprotein Nitrogen ................................................................................................................ 146
§115.
Drug and Feed Additives ......................................................................................................... 146
§117.
Adulterants ............................................................................................................................... 146
§119.
Good Manufacturing Practices ................................................................................................. 147
§121.
Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 147
§123.
Protein Value ............................................................................................................................ 147
Subchapter B. Official Pet Food ............................................................................................................... 147
§125.
Definitions and Terms .............................................................................................................. 147
§127.
Label Format and Labeling ...................................................................................................... 148
§129.
Brand and Product Names ........................................................................................................ 149
§131.
Expression of Guarantees ......................................................................................................... 150
§133.
Ingredients ................................................................................................................................ 150
§135.
Drugs and Pet Food Additives ................................................................................................. 150
§137.
Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 151
§139.
Penalties ................................................................................................................................... 151
Subchapter C. Processed Animal Waste Products as Animal Feed Ingredients ...................................... 151
§141.
Definitions and Quality Standards ........................................................................................... 151
§143.
Registration Required ............................................................................................................... 151
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§145.
Registration Refused or Canceled ............................................................................................ 151
§147.
Labeling Requirements ............................................................................................................ 152
§149.
Testing Required ...................................................................................................................... 152
§151.
Records Required ..................................................................................................................... 153
§153.
Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 153
§155.
Penalties ................................................................................................................................... 153
Subchapter D. Probation of Registrants ................................................................................................... 153
§157.
Probationary Status of Registrants ........................................................................................... 153
§159.
Cancellation of Registration and/or Denial of Application for Renewal of Registration ........ 153
§161.
Appeals from Action of the Commission; Department of Agriculture and Forestry Appeal
Concerning Method of Taking Samples .................................................................................. 154
§163.
Appeals Concerning Results of Chemical Analysis ................................................................. 154
§165.
Appeals Concerning Probationary Status ................................................................................. 154
§167.
Public Hearing on Cancellation of Registration/Denial of Application for Renewal
of Registration .......................................................................................................................... 154
§169.
Confidentiality of Records ....................................................................................................... 154
Part XIX. Agriculture Liming Materials
Chapter 1.
General Provisions .................................................................................................................. 155
§101.
Analysis and Deficiencies ........................................................................................................ 155
Part XXI. Diseases of Animals
Chapter 1. General Provisions .................................................................................................................. 157
§101.
Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 157
§103.
Official Permanent Animal Identification ................................................................................ 161
§105.
Administration of the Affairs of the Board .............................................................................. 161
§107.
General Health Requirements Governing Admission of Livestock and Poultry ..................... 162
§109.
Admittance of Livestock to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders' Association Sales, Rodeos
and Racetracks ......................................................................................................................... 162
§111.
Livestock Auction Market Requirements ................................................................................ 162
§113.
Livestock Video Auction Market Requirements ...................................................................... 164
§115.
Livestock Dealer General Requirements ................................................................................. 165
§117.
Disposal of Garbage ................................................................................................................. 166
§119.
Rendering Plant ........................................................................................................................ 166
§121.
Requiring the Reporting of Contagious Diseases .................................................................... 166
§123.
Intrastate Manufacture, Sale or Distribution of Animal Vaccines ........................................... 167
§125.
Tuberculin Tests ....................................................................................................................... 167
§127.
Cooperation with USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services ........................................................... 167
§129.
Waste Food Processing Unit .................................................................................................... 167
§131.
Conditions for Issuing a Quarantined Feedlot Permit .............................................................. 168
§133.
Source and Amount of Indemnification ................................................................................... 168
Chapter 3. Cattle ....................................................................................................................................... 168
§301.
Admission of Cattle into Louisiana .......................................................................................... 168
§303.
Admittance of Louisiana Cattle to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders' Association Sales and
Rodeos Held in Louisiana ........................................................................................................ 169
§307.
Livestock Auction Market Requirements ................................................................................ 169
§309.
Governing the Sale of Cattle in Louisiana by Livestock Dealers ............................................ 171
§311.
Governing the Sale of Purchases, within Louisiana, of all Livestock not Governed by Other
Regulations (Brucellosis Requirements) .................................................................................. 172
§313.
Testing of Cattle for Brucellosis .............................................................................................. 173
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