La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1057.8
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
It shall be the duty of each district attorney, parish attorney, or city attorney to whom the secretary reports any violation of this Chapter to cause appropriate proceedings to be instituted in the proper courts without delay and to be prosecuted in the manner required by law. Before any violation of this Part is reported to any such attorney for the institution of a criminal proceeding, the person against whom such proceeding is contemplated shall be given appropriate notice and an opportunity to present his views before the secretary or his designated agent, either orally or in writing, or by attorney, with regard to such contemplated proceeding.
La. Public Health and Safety § 40:1057.8