1. A. Findings of violations and imposition of penalties may be made only by a ruling of the commission based upon an adjudicatory proceeding held in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.
2. B. Whenever the commissioner has any reason to believe that a violation of R.S. 3:3410.2, or of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part has occurred, the commissioner may present the alleged violations to the commission for a determination.
3. C. A hearing officer shall be appointed by the office of the attorney general to preside over the hearing.
4. D. Notice of the alleged violation, the date of the adjudicatory hearing, and the conduct of discovery shall be as provided in the Administrative Procedure Act.
5. E. The ruling of the commission shall be in writing and provided to the person charged with the violation, as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.
6. F. Any appeal from a ruling of the commission shall be in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:3410.2.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Agricultural Commodities Commission, LR 35:631 (April 2009), amended by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Agricultural Commodities Commission, LR 37:512 (February 2011).