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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. The state fire marshal, in addition to any other provision of law providing penalties for violations, may impose a civil fine of up to one thousand dollars, for violation of any statute, rule promulgated through the Administrative Procedure Act, 1 regulation, or code for which he is responsible for enforcing or any lawful order issued by him in writing and only after deadlines imposed in the order have expired. Where applicable, each day of violation shall constitute a separate violation. The state fire marshal shall, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate a schedule of fines to be applicable to each area of enforcement responsibility.
B. All such penalties imposed may be appealed in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.
C. All monies collected pursuant to a fine imposed under this Section shall be made payable to the office of state fire marshal, code enforcement and building safety and shall be deposited immediately upon receipt into the state treasury.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 40, § 1563.4. Imposition of civil penalties by the state fire marshal for violations - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/revised-statutes/la-rev-stat-tit-40-sect-1563-4/
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