Table of Contents. Title 7 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS. Part I. Administration. Part III. Agricultural Finance

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1 Table of Contents Title 7 AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS Part I. Administration Chapter 1. Administration Procedure Market Bulletin Subscriber Fee Agriculture Chemistry Lab Fees Petitions for Adoption, Amendment or Repeal of Rules; Form and Procedure Emergency Airstrip for Agricultural Purposes Program... 1 Chapter 2. Rebates of Registration Fees Findings Application Issuance of Rebates... 3 Part III. Agricultural Finance Chapter 1. Agricultural Finance Authority Definitions Administration of LAFA's Affairs Program Authorization; Applicability of Federal Law Projects Eligible for Loans Funded with LAFA Bond Proceeds Projects Ineligible for Loans Funded with LAFA Bond Proceeds; Exceptions Maximum Amount of Agricultural Loans for Capital Expenditures Minimum Amount of Bonds/Agricultural Loans Lenders Borrowers Required Terms and Conditions for Loans Funded with Proceeds of LAFA Bonds Fees Required Program Description; Procedures Required for Funding of Loans with LAFA Bond Proceeds Causes for Termination of Loan Purchase Agreement Definitions Definition of Program Types of Loans to be Purchased or Made The Credit Provider Procedure Required for Funding Agricultural Loans with Proceeds of the Bonds Amendment to Program Guidelines Funding Forms Meaning of National Bank Construction of Maximum Amounts of Loans Chapter 3. Farm and Agribusiness Recovery and Loan Program Farm and Agribusiness Recovery and Loan Program; Establishment of; Purpose; Limitations; Terms Eligibility of Applicant Application Procedure and Forms Approval of Application Agricultural Loan Committee; Establishment of; Purpose; Membership; Quorum Disbursement of Funds... 21

2 Table of Contents 313. Use of Loan and Grant Proceeds Delinquencies and Defaults Part V. Advertising, Marketing and Processing Chapter 1. Market Commission Loans and Loan Guarantees Subchapter A. Procedures for Authorization and Administration of Market Commission Loans and Loan Guarantees Eligibility Time for Filing Applications Contents of Application Appraisal Approval of Application for Market Commission Loan Disbursement of Market Commission Loan Proceeds and Market Commission Concurrence in Loan Guarantees Title Opinion Termination of Approval for Loan Interest on Market Commission Loans Requirements Subsequent to Disbursement of Loan Proceeds Balloon Notes and Rescheduling of Payments Delinquency and Foreclosure Prohibitions Chapter 3. Market Commission Agricultural Products Processing Development Law Loans and Loan Guaranties Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Market Commission Loans and Loan Guaranties and Cooperative Endeavor Agreements under the Agricultural Products Processing Development Law Definitions Eligibility of Applicant Loan and Loan Guaranty Authorization Time for Filing Applications Contents of Application Approval of Application for a Loan or Loan Guaranty Disbursement of Market Commission Loan Proceeds and Commission Concurrence in Loan Guaranties Interest and Loan Guaranties Requirements Subsequent to Disbursement of Loan Proceeds Balloon Notes and Re-Scheduling of Payments Cooperative Endeavor Agreements Delinquency and Foreclosure on Market Commission Loans Prohibitions Chapter 5. Market Commission Meat Grading and Certification Establishment of Official State Grades for Meat and Meat Products Certification of Meat and Meat Products Certification of State Grades of Specific Meats and Meat Products Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate Waiver of Specification Requirements Final Delivery of Product Contractor's Obligation... 37

3 Table of Contents Chapter 7. Market Commission Agricultural Production Linked Deposit Loan Program Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Agricultural Products Processing Linked Deposit Loan Program Definitions Eligibility of Applicant Linked Deposit Loan Program Authorization; Lending Institution Requirements; Applicants Requirements and Conditions for Approval Prohibitions Subchapter B. Authorization and Administration of Agricultural Production Linked Deposit Loan Program Definitions Eligibility of Applicant Linked Deposit Loan Program Authorization; Lending Institution Requirements; Applicants Requirements and Conditions for Approval Prohibitions Chapter 9. Market Commission Poultry and Eggs Subchapter A. Certification of Official State Grades of Poultry, Poultry Products and Shell Eggs Establishment of Official State Grades of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Shell Eggs Certification of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Shell Eggs Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate Waiver of Specification Requirements Final Delivery of Product Contractor's Obligations Subchapter B. Egg Grading and Marketing Definitions Temperature Requirements Sale or Offering for Sale of Eggs within Louisiana Louisiana Standards, Grades and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs Inspections; Fees; Failure to Meet Standards Ownership Destination Tolerances; Additional Inspection Fees Labeling, Advertising and Displaying of Eggs Exemption Stop Sale Notices Audits Prohibited Acts Definitions Application Labeling, Advertising and Displaying of Poultry Penalties Authority to Enter Premises Chapter 11. Market Commission Fruits and Vegetables Subchapter A. Fruits and Vegetables General Authority of Market Commission Establishment of Official State Grades for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Special Products Certification of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Special Products Time Limitation for Issuance of Certificate Waiver of Specification Requirements Final Delivery Product... 51

4 Table of Contents Contractor's Obligation Citrus Regulations Sweet Potato Regulations Cabbage Solidity Regulation Shallot Regulation Stemmed Berries for Processing Purposes Sweet Pepper Maturity Regulation Mislabeling of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Prohibited Transportation of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Shipment of Product into Louisiana Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs Subchapter B. Fruits and Vegetables Rules and Regulations Red River Valley Tomatoes Chapter 13. Produce Assembly Center Operation of Center Produce to be Marketed through the Produce Assembly Center Consignment of Produce and Payment Policy Marketing Advisory Service Right of Refusal Chapter 15. Farm Youth Loan Program Subchapter A. Authorization and Administration of Farm Youth Loans and Loan Guarantees Definitions Applicant Eligibility Requirements Time and Manner of Filing Application Contents of the Application Application for Farm Youth Loans and Loan Guarantees Approval or Denial of Loan Applications and Notification of Commission Action Re-Application; Review of Determination Disbursement of Loan Proceeds to the Borrower Concurrence in Loan Guarantees Procedure upon Default for Non-Payment Chapter 16. Meat, Poultry and Seafood Grading and Certification Program Authority Definitions Use of Certified Food Products; Issuance of Certification; Exemptions Grading and Certification Standards and Specifications Procurement of Food Products Inspection and Certification by a Public Entity; Procedures Inspection and Certification by the Department; Procedures Fees and Costs Enforcement Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs; Notification Chapter 17. Louisiana Egg Commission Definitions The Commission Powers and Duties of the Commission Officers Adoption of Rules and Regulations Collection and Disbursement of Assessments Books and Records... 65

5 Table of Contents Licenses Adjudication of Violations Separability Chapter 19. Louisiana Strawberries Subchapter A. General Provisions Definitions Records Required; Inspections and Audits Subchapter B. The Strawberry Marketing Board Compensation of Board Members Board Meetings Subchapter C. Farm of Origin Labeling Labeling of Strawberries Louisiana Grown Strawberries; Use of Department Logos Use of Containers Ordered Prior to the Effective Date of these Regulations Chapter 21. Louisiana Sweet Potato Logo Statement of Authority and Purpose Definitions Development, Adoption and Registration of an Official Logo for Louisiana Sweet Potatoes Licensing Eligibility for Use of Logo Use and Transferability of Logo Fees and Costs Enforcement Penalty for Violations; Injunctive Relief; Costs; Notification Chapter 23. Market Commission Acquisition of Facilities Definitions Criteria for Acquiring Machinery, Equipment, and Facilities Persons Eligible to Use, Rent, or Purchase Acquired Machinery, Equipment, or Facility Contents of Application Approval of Application Chapter 25. Louisiana Crawfish Promotion and Research Program Administration of the Crawfish Promotion and Research Board Disbursement and Withdrawal of Funds Contracts and Grants Chapter 27. Logos for State Products... Error! Bookmark not defined Purpose; Definitions... Error! Bookmark not defined Eligibility... Error! Bookmark not defined Application Process and Product Verification... Error! Bookmark not defined Denial of Registration... Error! Bookmark not defined Renewal of Registration... Error! Bookmark not defined Use of Logo... Error! Bookmark not defined Enforcement... Error! Bookmark not defined. Part VII. Dealers in Farm Products Chapter 1. Milk Buyers Authority Bonds and Other Securities Injunctive Procedures Authority to Promulgate Regulations and Effective Date... 77

6 Table of Contents Part IX. Brands, Grades and Inspections Reserved Part XI. Fertilizers Chapter 1. Sale of Fertilizers Definitions Registration Requirements Labeling Requirements Required Guarantees Custom Mixed Fertilizers and Fertilizer Blends Sampling Procedures Chemical Analysis of Fertilizer Penalties; Deficiencies; Curing of Deficiencies Payment of Penalties Recall of Deficient Fertilizer; Cancellation of Penalties upon Proof of Recall Stop Sale Orders Probationary Status of Registrants Cancellation of Registration and/or Denial of Application for Renewal of Registration Appeals from Action of the Commission/Department of Agriculture and Forestry Confidentiality of Records Part XIII. Seeds Chapter 1. General Provisions Subchapter A. Definitions; Administrative Matters Definitions Request for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a Rule (Formerly 239) Procedure for Declaratory Orders and Rulings (Formerly 241) List of Noxious Weeds and Limitations on Noxious Weed Seed Subchapter B. Fees License Fee; Laboratory and Sampling Fees (Formerly 113) Regulatory Fee on Seeds (Formerly 115) Certification, Field Inspection, and Sampling Fees (Formerly 143) Subchapter C. Labels; Records; Samples; Tolerances; Standards; Noxious Weed Seed Analysis Test; Labeling of Seed (Formerly 121) Tag Requirements (Formerly 111) Invoices and Records; Inspection of Records (Formerly 119) Sampling (Formerly 103) Tolerances (Formerly 105) Germination Standards for Vegetable Seed (Formerly 107) Standards for Agricultural Seed (Formerly 117) Chapter 3. Enforcement of Law and Regulations Acts which Constitute Violations (Formerly 151) Chapter 5. General Seed Certification Requirements Definitions also Applicable to this Chapter (Formerly 125) Classes of Seed (Formerly 123) General Requirements for Certification (Formerly 127) Application for Field Certification (Formerly 129) Application Deadlines (Formerly 131) Limitations on Generations (Formerly 133) Lot of Seed (Formerly 135)... 96

7 Table of Contents 515. Seed Sampling (Formerly 137) Listing of Certified Seed Conditioning Plants (Formerly 139) Processing of Certified Seed (Formerly 141) Bulk Certification Requirements (Formerly 147) Interagency Certification (Out-of-State Seed) (Formerly 149) Chapter 7. Certification of Specific Crops/Varieties Subchapter A. Grasses and Clovers Crimson Clover Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 159) Louisiana White; Louisiana White S 1, Ladino and Other White Clover Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 161) Red Clover Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 163) Bahia Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 155) Bermuda and Zoysia Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 157) Dallis Grass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 167) Annual Ryegrass Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 169) California Bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus) Clonally Propagated Plant Certification Standards (Formerly 171) Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata) Clonally Propagated Plant Certification Standards (Formerly 183) Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) Certification Standards (Formerly 193) Tall and Meadow Fescue Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 211) Turf and Pasture Grass Certification Standards (Formerly 219) Vetch Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 221) Subchapter B. Grain and Row Crop Seeds Cottonseed Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 165) Hybrid Seed Corn Certification Standards (Formerly 173) Seed Corn (Open-Pollinated) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 175) Millet Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 177) Rice Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 185) Seed Irish Potato Certification Standards (Formerly 187) Seed Irish Potato Certification Standards (Out-of-State) (Formerly 189) Sweet Potato Certification Standards (Virus and Non Virus-Tested) (Formerly 191) Small Grain (Oats, Wheat, Rye) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 195) Sorghum Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 201) Soybean Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 203) Sugarcane (Tissue Culture) Certification Standards (Formerly 207) Sunflower Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 209) Peanut Seed Certification Standards Subchapter C. Fruits and Vegetables Okra Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 179) Onion Bulb Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 181) Shallot Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 197) Singletary Pea Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 199) Southern Field Pea (Cowpea) Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 205) Tomato Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 213) Watermelon Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 217) Subchapter D. Tree Seed Tree Seed Certification Standards (Formerly 215)

8 Table of Contents Chapter 9. Approved Plant Breeders Authority (Formerly 223) Definition of Terms Used (Formerly 225) Professional Services for which an Approved Plant Breeder is Required (Formerly 227) Qualifications for Approved Plant Breeders (Formerly 229) Conditions Governing the Approval of Plant Breeders (Formerly 231) Plant Breeder Examination (Formerly 233) Issuance and Duration of Certificates (Formerly 235) Chapter 11. Adulterated Seed Stock and other Propagating Stock Subchapter A. Rice Seed Stocks Containing the Presence of LibertyLink Traits Planting of Rice Seed Stock with LL Traits (Formerly 301) Planting of all Rice Seed Stocks (Formerly 303) Sampling of Rice Seed Stock to Detect LL Traits (Formerly 305) Rice Seed Stock Originating from Out-of-State (Formerly 307) Carry-Over Rice Seed Stock (Formerly 309) Stop-Sale (Formerly 311) Part XV. Plant Protection and Quarantines Chapter 1. Crop Pests and Diseases Subchapter A. General Plant Quarantine Provisions Applicability of Regulations Definitions Authority of State Entomologist to Conduct Inspections Authority of State Entomologist to Impose Quarantines Procedure for Imposition of Quarantine Effect of Quarantine Movement, Sale, Offer for Sale and/or Storage of Host Materials Issuance of Certificate Permits, Certificate Permit Tags and Fumigation Certificates

9 Table of Contents 145. Penalties for Violation of Sweetpotato Weevil Quarantine Sweet Potato Dealer's Permit Subchapter D. Pink Bollworm Quarantine Regulations Applicability of General Quarantine Regulations Definitions Applicable to Pink Bollworm Articles Restricted or Prohibited for Intrastate Movement Certificates for Intrastate Movement Limited Permits for Intrastate Movement Treatment Required for Materials Originating in Regulated Areas Cultural and Other Requirements in Regulated Areas Dealer-Carrier Agreement Subchapter E. Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations Subchapter F. Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Chapter 3. Boll Weevil Maintenance Inspection Fee Definitions Applicable to Boll Weevil Regulated Articles Conditions Governing Movement and Handling of Regulated Articles Compliance Agreements Inspection, Movement and Enforcement Purchase and Destruction of Cotton to Effectuate Program Objectives Boll Weevil Eradication Zone: Creation Quarantine: Authority and Procedures Aiding and Abetting Reporting of Cotton Acreage Maintenance Inspection Fees, Payment and Penalties Program Participation (Formerly 327) Chapter 5. Honey Bees and Apiaries (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.Chapter 25) Definitions (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2501) Movement of Bees and/or Regulated Articles into Louisiana and the Power to Prevent the Introduction of Contagious and/or Infectious Diseases or Pests (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2511) Requirements Covering the Movement into Louisiana of Supers and Frames Used in Shipping Honey to Points In or Out of the State (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2513) Annual Registration (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2503) Authority of Agents or Specialists to Enter Premises (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2505) Applications for Inspection (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2507) Issuance and Use of Certificates of Inspection (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2509) Authority to Establish Quarantine Area (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2515) Eradication Measures (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2517) Penalties and Adjudicatory Proceedings (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2519) Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2521) Chapter 7. Control of Fire Ants (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.Chapter 27) Authority (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2701) Definitions of Words, Terms and Phrases (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2703) Scouting, Inspection, Control and Eradication Authority (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2705)

10 Table of Contents 711. Conditions Governing Movement of Regulated Products (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2711) Conditions Governing the Issuance of Certificates, Limited Permits and Dealer-Carrier Agreements (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2713) Assembly of Articles for Inspection (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2715) Cancellation of Certificates or Limited Permits (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2717) Waiver of Liability (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2719) Shipments for Scientific Purposes (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2721) Penalties (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2723) Effective Date (Formerly LAC 7:XXI.2725) Part XVII. Feed Chapter 1. Commercial Feeds Subchapter A. Official Feed Definitions and Terms Label Format Brand and Product Names Expression of Guarantees Ingredients Directions for Use and Precautionary Statements Nonprotein Nitrogen Drug and Feed Additives Adulterants Good Manufacturing Practices Fees Protein Value Subchapter B. Official Pet Food Definitions and Terms Label Format and Labeling Brand and Product Names Expression of Guarantees Ingredients Drugs and Pet Food Additives Fees Penalties Subchapter C. Processed Animal Waste Products as Animal Feed Ingredients Definitions and Quality Standards Registration Required Registration Refused or Canceled Labeling Requirements Testing Required Records Required Fees Penalties Subchapter D. Probation of Registrants Probationary Status of Registrants Cancellation of Registration and/or Denial of Application for Renewal of Registration Appeals from Action of the Commission; Department of Agriculture and Forestry Appeals Concerning Method of Taking Samples Appeals Concerning Results of Chemical Analysis

11 Table of Contents 165. Appeals Concerning Probationary Status Public Hearing on Cancellation of Registration/Denial of Application for Renewal of Registration Confidentiality of Records Part XIX. Agriculture Liming Materials Chapter 1. General Provisions Analysis and Deficiencies Part XXI. Animals and Animal Health Chapter 1. General Provisions; Administrative Matters Subchapter A. General Provisions Definitions Official Permanent Animal Identification Requiring the Reporting of Contagious Diseases (Formerly 121) Intrastate Manufacture, Sale or Distribution of Animal Vaccines (Formerly 123) Tuberculin Tests (Formerly 125) Conditions for Issuing a Quarantined Feedlot Permit (Formerly 131) Source and Amount of Indemnification (Formerly 133) Repeal Rules and Regulations Previously Adopted by the Livestock Sanitary Board (Formerly 2901) Subchapter B. Board of Animal Health Administration of the Affairs of the Board (Formerly 105) Subchapter C. State Veterinarian Cooperation with USDA, APHIS, Veterinary Services (Formerly 127) Chapter 3. Livestock Auction Markets; Market Agencies; Dealers Livestock Auction Market Requirements (Formerly 111) Livestock Video Auction Market Requirements (Formerly 113) Livestock Dealer General Requirements (Formerly 115) Chapter 5. Entry Requirements to admit Animals into this State and into Events Subchapter A. General Entry Requirements General Health Requirements Governing Admission of Livestock and Poultry (Formerly 107) Admittance of Livestock to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders' Association Sales, Rodeos and Racetracks (Formerly 109) Subchapter B. Specific Entry Requirements for Cattle, Bison, and other Bovines Admission of Cattle into Louisiana (Formerly 301) Admittance of Louisiana Cattle to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders Association Sales and Rodeos Held in Louisiana (Formerly 303) Subchapter C. Specific Entry Requirements for Horses and other Equine General Requirements Governing the Admission of Equine (Formerly 501) Admission of Equine to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders Association Sales, Rodeos and Racetracks (Formerly 503) Movement of Equine in Louisiana by Livestock Dealers (Formerly 505) Subchapter D. Specific Entry Requirements for Poultry and Other Birds Health Requirement Governing Admission of Poultry (Formerly 701) Admittance of Louisiana Poultry to Fairs, Livestock Shows and Poultry Shows (Formerly 703)

12 Table of Contents Subchapter E. Specific Entry Requirements for Swine Health Requirements Governing Admission of Livestock (Formerly 901) Admittance of Livestock to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders' Association Sales (Formerly 903) Subchapter F. Specific Entry Requirements for Sheep and Goats Health Requirements Governing Admission of Livestock (Formerly 1101) Admission of Livestock to Fairs, Livestock Shows, Breeders' Association Sales and Rodeos (Formerly 1103) Health Requirements Governing Admission of Livestock (Formerly 1301) Subchapter G. Specific Entry Requirements for White-Tailed Deer and Captive Cervids Subchapter H. Specific Entry Requirements for Dogs and Cats Health Requirements Governing Admission (Formerly 1901) Subchapter I. Specific Entry Requirements for Wild Animals Health Requirements Governing Admission (Formerly 2101) Chapter 7. Cattle, Bison, and other Bovines (Formerly Chapter 3) Subchapter A. General Provisions Quarantined Cattle Feedlots (Formerly 325) Subchapter B. Brucellosis Regulations Livestock Auction Market Requirements (Formerly 307) Governing the Sale of Cattle in Louisiana by Livestock Dealers (Formerly 309) Governing the Sale of Purchases, within Louisiana, of all Livestock not Governed by Other Regulations (Brucellosis Requirements) (Formerly 311) Testing of Cattle for Brucellosis (Formerly 313) Sale and Use of Brucella abortus Antigen (Formerly 315) Identification and Movement of Cattle Reacting to the Brucellosis Test (Formerly 317) Sale and Use of Brucella abortus Vaccine (Formerly 319) Establishing the Official Tests for Brucellosis in Cattle (Formerly 321) Testing and Vaccination of Cattle and the Movement of Cattle from Brucellosis Quarantined Herds (Formerly 323) Payment of Indemnities (Formerly 331) Subchapter C. Tuberculosis Testing of Cattle and the Movement of Cattle from Tuberculosis Quarantined Herds and the Establishment and Maintenance of All Tuberculosis Accredited Herds (Formerly 327) Tuberculosis Testing of Mexican Cattle; Documentation (Formerly 341) Subchapter D. Mycoplasma in Dairy Cattle Regulations Routine Testing of Dairy Herds (Formerly 333) Restrictions on Dairy Herds Testing Positive for Mycoplasma Mastitis (Formerly 335) Fees (Formerly 337) Subchapter E. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis Testing and Movement Requirements for Cattle (Formerly 339) Subchapter F. Slaughterhouse Requirements for Identification, Sampling, and Records Identification of Cattle with Official Backtags and the Collection of Blood Samples from Officially Backtagged Cattle at Slaughter Establishments under State or Federal Meat Inspection (Formerly 329) Chapter 9. Horses and other Equines (Formerly Chapter 5) Subchapter A. General Provisions Definitions (Formerly 511) Subchapter B. Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Statement of Purpose (Formerly 513) Equine Infectious Anemia and Louisiana Livestock Auction Market (Formerly 507)

13 Table of Contents 915. Equine Infectious Anemia Testing Laboratory (Formerly 509)

14 Table of Contents Monitoring of Turtle Farms for Safety and Sanitization (Formerly 2303) Collection of Egg and Turtle Samples (Formerly 2305) Movement of Turtle Eggs and Turtles (Formerly 2307) Identification of Groups of Turtles and Turtle Eggs (Formerly 2309) Microbiological Test Procedures (Formerly 2311) Issuance of Health Certificates (Formerly 2313) Quarantine (Formerly 2315) Form and Content of Records (Formerly 2317) Turtle Farmers; Licensing (Formerly 2319) Proper Disposal (Formerly 2321) Authority of Agents to Enter Premises (Formerly 2323) Department Issued Guidelines (Formerly 2325) Violations and Penalties (Formerly 2327) Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations (Formerly 2329) Chapter 21. Animal Care Standards for Bovine, Equine, Poultry, Porcine, Ovine, and Caprine (Formerly Chapter 31) Definitions (Formerly 3101) General Standards that Apply to the Production of All Animals (Formerly 3103) Beef and Dairy Cattle (Formerly 3105) Equine (Formerly 3107) Poultry (Formerly 3113) Porcine (Formerly 3109) Ovine and Caprine (Small Ruminants) (Formerly 3111) Emergency Standards (Formerly 3115) Accepted Methods for Mass Euthanasia (Formerly 3117) Chapter 23. Rendering Plants; Waste Food Processing; Garbage Disposal Rendering Plant (Formerly 119) Waste Food Processing Unit (Formerly 129) Disposal of Garbage (Formerly 117) Part XXIII. Pesticides Chapter 1. Authority, Pesticide Declarations, Definitions Authority Definitions Chapter 3. Advisory Commission on Pesticides Filings with the Commission Chairman; Presiding Officer Expulsion Requests for Changes in Regulations or for Declaratory Rulings Chapter 5. Registration of Pesticides Registration Required Chart of Tolerances Standard Registrations Special Registrations Supervision of Use Chapter 7. Examinations, Certification and Licensing Subchapter A. Examinations Examinations of Applicators, Salespersons and Agricultural Consultants

15 Table of Contents Subchapter B. Certification Certification of Private Applicators Certification of Commercial Applicators Certification of Pesticide Salespersons Certification of Agricultural Consultants Subchapter C. Licensing Requirements Owner-Operators Pesticide Dealers Selling Restricted Use Pesticides Pesticides Dealers; Restrictions on Cash Sales Agricultural Consultants Chapter 9. Fees Fees Chapter 11. Regulations Governing Application of Pesticides General Requirements Restrictions on Application of Certain Pesticides Fixed Wing Aircraft; Standards for Commercial Aerial Pesticide Applications Waiver of Restrictions Special Restrictions on Commercial Aerial Pesticide Applications; Applications in the Rain and Buffer Zones Special Restrictions on Pesticide Applications in Schools Complaints Chapter 13. Pesticide Containers and Bulk Facilities Pesticide Containers Bulk Facilities Chapter 15. Mechanically Powered Pesticide Application Equipment Commercial Applicators Chapter 17. Monitoring of Commercial Applicator Operations Monitoring of Commercial Applicator Operations Chapter 19. Requirements for Access, Examination and Sampling Pesticide Dealers and Pesticide Salespersons Agricultural Consultants Chapter 21. Record Keeping Requirements Owner-Operators, Non-Fee Commercial Applicators, and Commercial Applicators Pesticide Dealers and Salespersons Agricultural Consultants Chapter 23. Penalties Penalties for Violation of Pesticide Statutes and These Regulations Chapter 25. General Requirements for Rinsate Water Rinsate Water Chapter 27. Handling Pesticide Spills by Applicators Handling Pesticide Spills Chapter 29. Emergency Procedures Related to Pesticides Definitions Identification of Emergency Declaration of Emergency Response to Emergency Declaration of Termination of Emergency Chapter 31. Water Protection Definitions Establishment of Standards for Pesticides in Water

16 Table of Contents Procedures for the Determination of Threats Determination of Appropriate Action Chapter 33. Pesticide Wastes Listing of Hazardous Pesticide Wastes Procedures for Monitoring Procedures for Determinations Appropriate Actions Record Keeping Transportation of Pesticide Waste Chapter 35. Health Complaints Notification of Pesticide Poisoning Part XXV. Structural Pest Control Chapter 1. Structural Pest Control Commission Definitions Administration of the Affairs of the Commission; Adoption of Rules and Regulations Permit for Operation of Structural Pest Control Business; Changes in Structural Pest Control Business License to Engage in Structural Pest Control Work Required Application for Examination; Contents of Application Certified Fumigation Technician Registration of Employees; Duties of Licensee and Registered Employee with Respect to Registration Certified WDIR Technician Obligations of the Licensee\Permittee Contracts for Termite Control Work Wood Destroying Insect Report Change in Status of Licensee Inactive Status of License Adjudicatory Proceedings of the Commission; Violations Probationary Status of Licensee/Registered Employee Suspension/Revocation of License/Registration Inspection, Taking of Samples Prohibitions Exceptions Complaints against Pest Control Operators Minimum Specifications for Termite Control Work Termiticide Foam Applications Wood-Destroying Beetles Fumigation Repeal of Prior Rules and Regulations of the Commission General Requirements for Pesticide Waste Handling of Pesticide Containers by Structural Pest Control Operators Rinsate from Pesticide Containers Containment Structures Containment Pads Donation of Structural Pest Control Work Requests for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of a Rule Procedure for Declaratory Orders and Rulings

17 Table of Contents Part XXVII. Agricultural Commodity Dealer and Warehouse Law Chapter 1. Louisiana Agricultural Commodities Commission Subchapter A. General Provisions Definitions Administration of the Affairs of the Commission Agricultural Commodities and Other Farm Products Regulated by the Commission Subchapter B. Application for Warehouse, Grain Dealer and Cotton Merchant Licenses Application for License (Initial and Renewal); Time for Filing; Contents; Fees; Style of Document Grounds for Refusal to Issue or Renew a Warehouse, Cotton Merchant, or Grain Dealer License Subchapter C. Warehouse Licenses Requirements Applicable to All Warehouses Standards for Approval of Facilities for Storage of Agricultural Commodities Bond Required for Warehouse License; Provisions Relative to Licensed Capacities Provisional Stock Insurance Required for Warehouse License Amendment to License Required When Change of Status Occurs Subchapter D. Grain Dealers Requirements Applicable to All Grain Dealers Risk Position Requirements Subchapter E. Assessments and Fees Assessments: Amount, Time of Payment, Payment under Special Conditions Fees: Amount, Time of Payment Subchapter F. Scale Tickets Scale Tickets: Filing, Contents, Maintenance in Records Subchapter G. Warehouse Receipts Warehouse Receipts: Completion; Issuance; Open Storage; Cessation of Business; Other Applicable Laws; Cancellation of Receipts; Company-Owned Commodities; Form of Non-negotiable Receipts Paper Warehouse Receipts: Required Form; Issuance; Partial Delivery; Duplicate Receipts; Non-Negotiable Receipts Electronic Warehouse Receipts (EWR): Validity; Format; Issuance; Rights and Obligations; Printing; Records Retained; Duplicates Subchapter H. Grading; Sampling; Out-of-Condition Commodities Elevators: Official Grades and Sampling State Official Grain Inspections Out-of-Condition Commodities Subchapter I. Records and Reports Records Required to be Maintained Reports Required Subchapter J. Access Requirements Access Requirements Subchapter K. Posting Requirements Posting Requirements Subchapter L. Suspension/Revocation of License; Other Penalties Adjudication Required Prior to Suspension/Revocation of License or Imposition of Other Penalties; Amount of Penalties; Surrender of License

18 Table of Contents Subchapter M. Schedule of Inspections; Voluntary Inspection Inspection of Physical Facilities and Contents; Schedule Voluntary Inspection Service Subchapter N. Exemptions Exemptions Prompt Payment for Rice Agricultural Commodities Commission; Self-Insurance Fund Subchapter O. Grain and Cotton Indemnity Fund Creation Definitions Purpose Assessments Cotton Merchants Operating on a Cooperative Basis Claim Provisions Distribution of Funds for Claims from Prior Insolvency Appeal Procedure Subrogation Reimbursement Limitations Pending Litigation or Arbitration; Stay of Claims Violations Adjudicatory Hearings Civil Penalties Part XXIX. Horticulture Commission Chapter 1. Horticulture Administration of the Affairs of the Horticulture Commission Definitions Enforcement Qualifications for Examination and Licensure or Permitting Application for Examination and Licensure or Permitting Examination Fees Minimum Examination Performance Levels Required Examination; Location; Scheduling; Re-Examination General Requirements for All Licensees or Permittee Professional and Occupational Standards and Requirements Prohibition Re-Issuance of Suspended, Revoked or Unrenewed License or Permit Stop Orders and Notice of Non-Compliance Part XXXI. Milk, Milk Products and Substitutions Chapter 1. Milk Testing Subchapter A. Samples Measuring and Sampling Milk from Farm Bulk Tanks Storage; Preparation of Samples for Testing Subchapter B. Approved Methods of Testing Testing Raw Milk Samples for Butterfat Content Procedure; Testing Cream for Butterfat Content Procedure; Testing Ice Cream for Butterfat Content Procedure; Testing Homogenized Milk for Butterfat Content

19 Table of Contents 113. Testing Chocolate Milk for Butterfat Content Procedure; Testing Skim Milk for Butterfat Content Subchapter C. Use of Other Than Approved Method Equipment, Glassware, Tests or Installation Prohibited Calibration Approved Laboratories; Equipment Subchapter D. Test Results Finished Product Analysis Inadequate Fresh Milk Tests Compensation Computation of Butterfat Tests; Averages Chapter 3. Dairy Stabilization Board Definitions

20 Table of Contents 115. Inspection Brands; Hot Brands; Replacement Brands Stamping of Carcasses Inspection upon Movement of Meat and Meat Products Appeals from Decisions of the Cooperative Federal/State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Taking of Blood Samples Overtime and Holiday Inspection Service Appeals from Decisions of the Cooperative Federal/State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program Hearings on Alleged Violations of Law and/or Regulations Taking of Blood Samples Overtime and Holiday Inspection Service Meat, Poultry and Seafood Fee Practical Meat Cutting and Merchandising Volume Side of Beef Proper Stampling Primal Cuts Part XXXV. Agro-Consumer Services Chapter 1. Weights and Measures Specifications, Tolerances and Regulation for Commercial Weighing and Measuring Devices Definitions Commodities Crawfish; Live; Boiled; Peeled Oysters Method of Sale Poultry; Live; Dressed Method of Sale Scales for Use with Purchases of Aluminum Cans Scales Prohibited from Use Bar Code Scanning Devices and Labels Cotton Beam Scales Farm Bulk Milk Tank Regulations Weighmaster Metrology Laboratory Fee Structure Registration Standards Penalties Powers of the Director Meat Labeling Mulch; Definition; Sale by Volume; Prohibitions Chapter 3. Petroleum Products Subchapter A. Standards Definitions Standard Fuel Specifications for Gasoline and Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends Standard Fuel Specifications for Diesel Fuel Standard Fuel Specifications for Aviation Turbine Fuels Standard Fuel Specifications for Aviation Gasoline Standard Fuel Specifications for Fuel Oils Standard Fuel Specifications for Kerosene Standard Specifications for Ethanol Standard Fuel Specifications for Fuel Ethanol

21 Table of Contents 319. Standard Fuel Specifications for Fuel Methanol Classification and Method of Sale of Petroleum Products Automotive Gasoline and Automotive Gasoline-Oxygenate Blends Diesel Fuel Biodiesel and Biomass-Based Diesel Aviation Turbine Fuels Aviation Gasoline Fuel Oils Kerosene (Kerosine) Gasoline-Alcohol Blends Fuel Ethanol Fuel Methanol Retail Storage Tanks Sampling Nonconforming Product Product Registration Test Methods and Reproducibility Limits Chapter 5. Consumer Products Testing and Labeling Subchapter A. Chloramphenicol Definitions Selling, Testing, Declarations, Records, Penalties Labeling by Country of Origin Subchapter B. Fluoroquinolones Fluoroquinolones in Seafood Prohibited; Testing and Sale of Part XXXVI. Agricultural Ethanol Production Chapter 1. Agricultural Ethanol Productions Authority Definitions Administration of the Agricultural Industry Board Certified Market Participants: Procedures and Criteria for Approval Cooperative Endeavors and Agreements Incentive Payments to Certified Market Participants Records Requirements Audits and Inspections Adjudicatory Proceedings Violations Penalties Severability Part XXXVII. Security Devices Chapter 1. Central Registry Definitions Administration Filing Procedures Procedures for Amendment, Assignment, Extension and Cancellation of an EFS Registrations Farm Products Encumbrance List (Master List) Encumbrance Certificates

22 Table of Contents 117. Farm Products List and Codes Fees Part XXXIX. Forestry Chapter 1. Timber Stumpage Authority Calculation of Current Average Stumpage Market Value Notice Annual Determination of Current Average Stumpage Market Value Product Categories Chapter 5. Indian Creek Recreation Area Usage Fees Chapter 7. Forest Landowner Assistance Management Service Fees Chapter 9. Prescribed Burning Definitions Written Authority Completion of Prescribed Burn Certification Prerequisites and Training Certification Procedures Voluntary Smoke Management Guidelines Complaints and Investigation Suspension and Revocation of Prescribed Burning Certificate (Formerly 913) Chapter 10. Reforestation of Public Lands Scope; Agencies Involved Response to Agency Reports Site Inspections Appeals Tree Planting; Survival Inspections Size Requirements Landscape Architects Timber Harvesting Developing Wooded Property Chapter 11. Rural Fire Protection State Excess Property Program Subchapter B. Parish Burn Ban Ordinances Purpose Determination of Fire Danger Rating Chapter 13. Forestry Productivity Program Authority Definitions Application and Fee Extent of State Participation Land and Landowners Eligibility, Exclusions and Limitations Obligations of the Landowner Approved Forestry Practices Forestry Practice Implementation Period Payment by the Department Repayment by Landowners to the Department Competitive Research and Cooperative Extension Grants

23 Table of Contents Chapter 15. Timber Harvesting and Receiving Records Loaders Log: Required Information; Distribution; Maintenance of Records Scale/Load Tickets: Required Information; Distribution; Maintenance of Records Access Requirements Penalty for Violations Part XLI. Soil and Water Conservation Chapter 1. Annual Election for Supervisors Electing One Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor Chapter 3. Master Farmer Certification Definitions Application for Master Farmer Certification Issuance of Master Farmer Certification Cancellation of Master Farmer Certification Part XLIII. Organic Farming Chapter 1. Organic Certification Program Organic Certification Organic Certification Fees Part XLV. Agritourism Chapter 1. Agritourism Activities; Plans of Operation Definitions Agritourism Activities Procedure for Submission of Plan of Operation Part XLVII. Railroad Crossings Agrilcultural and Private Rural Residence Chapter 1. Railways Access Over Right-of-Way Definitions Authority of the Commissioner Eligibility for Making a Request Procedure for Requesting an Order from the Commissioner Notice to a Railroad Corporation Notice of Decision