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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 56, § 2012. Violations and penalties; injunctive relief

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. Violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, or rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this Chapter, shall constitute a class three violation with penalties as provided in R.S. 56:33, except that failure to possess a Class C license shall constitute a class one violation with penalties as provided in R.S. 56:31.

B. (1) In addition to the penalties provided in Subsection A of this Section, the commission may assess either or both of the following:

(a) A civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars for each violation of the provisions of this Chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this Chapter. Each day on which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate offense.

(b) Damages in an amount not to exceed the estimated fair market value of the fill sand or fill material dredged in violation of this Chapter or the rules and regulations of the commission adopted pursuant to this Chapter.

(2) Penalties and damages may be assessed only by a resolution of the commission after notice to the licensee.

(3) Decisions of the commission may be appealed through an adjudicatory hearing pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq.

C. The secretary may institute civil proceedings enforcing the rulings of the commission or seeking injunctive relief to restrain and prevent the violation of the provisions of this Chapter, or of the rules and regulations adopted by the commission pursuant to this Chapter, in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court.

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