La. Admin. Code tit. 7 § XXI-425
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XXI-425 - Adjudicatory HearingA. If, after an investigation has been conducted, the department believes that a recorded brand or mark has been misused, or that the provisions of this Chapter or R.S. 3:731 et seq., have been violated, the commission shall conduct an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act in order to determine whether to impose civil penalties or take other action pursuant to R.S. 3:731 et seq.B. The department shall notify the person(s) believed to have committed violation(s) of the alleged violation(s) as well as an opportunity to respond thereto, by certified mail, prior to any scheduled hearing date.C. No penalty may be assessed prior to the holding of an adjudicatory hearing before the commission. Such adjudicatory hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act; any person alleged to have violated any provision of R.S. 3:1461 et seq. or this Chapter shall be accorded all rights and privileges under said Act.La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § XXI-425
Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health and Food Safety, Livestock Brand Commission, LR 48393 (3/1/2022).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:736.