§ 23:1019.6 — Enforcement; penalties

Louisiana § 23:1019.6

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 23: Labor and Workers' Compensation

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§1019.6. Enforcement; penalties
A.(1) The secretary of Louisiana Works, the commissioner of alcoholic beverage
control of the office of alcohol and tobacco control within the Louisiana Department of
Revenue, or a law enforcement agency of the state or its political subdivisions with
appropriate jurisdiction may conduct an investigation as necessary to ensure enforcement of
this Part.
(2) Upon a determination that any operator has violated, neglected, or refused to
comply with any provision of this Part, the secretary, the commissioner of alcoholic beverage
control, or a law enforcement officer representing an agency with appropriate jurisdiction
may notify the attorney general who may pursue civil charges against the operator in the
Nineteenth Judicial District Court.
B. If the court finds an operator to be in violation of the provisions of this Part, the
court shall issue penalties as follows:
(1) For a first violation, a fine of one thousand dollars.
(2) For a second violation, a fine of five thousand dollars.
(3) For a third and any subsequent violation, a fine of ten thousand dollars.

Legislative History

Acts 2018, No. 703, §1.