LAC 49:I.143 – Identification of Seized Goods [Formerly 49:1.0240]

A. All goods placed under seizure shall be tabbed, marked or otherwise identified. The removal of such tags, marks or other identification by anyone other than an authorized officer or agent of the department is prohibited; and any such removal shall be considered prima facie evidence of intent to violate the law.
B. Such tags shall be removed only by the authorized officer or agent.
1. 1. After analysis or examination has shown the goods to be not in violation of the law or these regulations; or
2. 2. in accordance with an order of any court or competent jurisdiction; or
3. 3. after the goods have been reconditioned or relabeled under bond and are no longer in violation of the Act.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 40, as amended.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, September 1968.