1. A. Upon determination by the commissioner that a threat or reasonable expectation of a threat to human health or to the environment exists or that the maximum contaminant level standards as adopted herein have been exceeded he shall:

   1. 1. promptly direct that thereafter the emergency procedures established by Chapter 29 of this Part be employed;
   2. 2. complete sufficient investigation as to permit appropriate action.

2. B. In determining appropriate action as to the pesticide involved the commissioner shall consider:

   1. 1. registration denial;
   2. 2. stop orders for use, sales or application;
   3. 3. label changes;
   4. 4. remedial or protective orders;
   5. 5. injunctive relief; and
   6. 6. any other relevant remedies.

3. C. In determining appropriate action as to the responsible party the commissioner shall consider:

   1. 1. referral for criminal prosecution;
   2. 2. referral to the commission;
   3. 3. remedial or protective orders;
   4. 4. injunctive relief; and
   5. 5. any other relevant remedies.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:3303(B) and R.S. 3:3306(B).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, LR 18:249 (March 1992), amended by Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Advisory Commission on Pesticides, LR 37:3488 (December 2011).