Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 30, § 94. Penalties

A. Failure of a responsible party to comply with its obligation under this Part may cause that responsible party to lose all rights of an operator under this Subtitle in the state of Louisiana. The secretary may cancel forthwith any allowables and deny any permits until restitution is received by cashier's check for costs incurred by the secretary under this Part. Costs shall include without limitation restoration costs, legal expenses, and interest. The fund shall be reimbursed for any expenditures made on behalf of the oilfield site.

C. In addition to the foregoing, any person found by the secretary to be in violation of any requirement of this Part may be liable for a civil penalty, to be assessed by the secretary or court, of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars for each day of the continued noncompliance.

D. No penalty shall be assessed until the person charged shall have been given notice and an opportunity for a hearing on such charge. In determining whether or not a civil penalty is to be assessed and in determining the amount of the penalty, or the amount agreed upon in compromise, the gravity of the violation and the demonstrated good faith of the person charged in attempting to achieve rapid compliance, after notification of a violation, shall be considered.