La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XI-2913

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XI-2913 - Criminal Enforcement, Penalties (Formerly section 517)

A. The assistant secretary may transmit such evidence as may be available concerning acts or practice in violation of R.S. 30:501 et seq., R.S. 33:4521 et seq., and R.S. 40:1892 et seq., or any rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto or any order issued pursuant to this regulation to the district attorney having jurisdiction over same who, in his discretion, may institute necessary proceedings to collect the penalties provided by statute.

B. Any person who willfully violates any provision of R.S. 30:501 et seq., or any rule, regulation or order issued pursuant thereto or any order issued pursuant to these enforcement regulations or who willfully furnishes false information to the assistant secretary shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, for each violation.

C. Any person who fails to fully comply, within 60 days after receipt thereof, with any rules, regulation or order of the Office of Conservation adopted pursuant to the provisions of R.S. 33:4521 et seq., or R.S. 40:1892, or any order issued pursuant to this regulation shall be fined $1,000 for each day he fails to comply therewith.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XI-2913

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:602 (September 1986), repromulgated LR 49303 (2/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:501 and 40:1892.